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Clinical characteristics related to severity of sexual abuse: a study of seriously mental ill youth
- Authors:
- MCCLELLAN Jon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 19(10), October 1995, pp.1245-1254.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Examines demographic, social, and clinical variables related to sexual abuse histories in a sample of severely mentally ill youth. Sexual abuse histories were quite common in this sample. Sexually abused subjects had increased rates of inappropriate sexual behaviours, substance abuse, and post-traumatic reactions; and were frequently exposed to other confounding environmental risk factors, including physical abuse, family problems and social chaos.
Schizophrenia
- Authors:
- WARNER Richard, DE GIROLAMO Giovanni
- Publisher:
- World Health Organization
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 149p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Geneva
Provides a broad overview of current knowledge about the epidemiology of schizophrenia, starting with an examination of relevant diagnostic and methodological issues. Incidence and prevalence studies in different settings are reviews, and the various risk factors for the disorder are considered. Finally, a number of recommendations are made for future research. Includes the ICD-10 clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines and the ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for research for this group of disorders.
Personal social services local authority statistics: guardianship under the Mental Health Act (1983); year ending 31 March 1994
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 11p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among adults living in private households
- Authors:
- MELTZER Howard, et al, GREAT BRITAIN. Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 186p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Survey of psychiatric morbidity in Great Britain. Looks at: prevalence; social disabilities associated with mental health problems; use of services; the effects of recent stressful life events; and lifestyle indicators (including drug and alcohol misuse). Surveys people aged from 16-64.
Personal social services local authority statistics: residential accommodation for people with mental illness and people with learning disabilities; local authority supported residents, year ending 31 March 1994. England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 57p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Unemployment, age, gender and regional suicide in England and Wales 1973-90: a harbinger of increased suicide for the 1990s?
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Colin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 25(6), December 1995, pp.767-790.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The Department of Health's 'Health of the Nation' aims at a substantial reduction in suicide. However, there are a number of socioeconomic changes that have occurred which may lead to increased suicide. Using suicide data and unemployment data finds out if they are in any way linked and discusses the implications of the findings for practitioners in probation and social services departments.
Community care bulletin 1994
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 85p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Includes a chapter on the new unitary authorities.