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Childhood IQ in relation to later psychiatric disorder. Evidence from a Danish birth cohort study
- Authors:
- BATTY G. David, MORTENSEN Erik L., OSLER Merete
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 187(2), August 2005, pp.180-181.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Studies examining the relationship between early-life IQ and the risk of subsequent psychiatric disorder in adulthood are scarce. In the present investigation, the childhood IQ scores of 7022 singleton-born Danish males were linked to psychiatric hospital discharge records in adulthood. IQ scores were inversely related to the risk of total psychiatric illness, with the highest levels apparent in the lowest scoring IQ group. Adjusting for paternal occupational social class and birth weight had only a small attenuating effect. Low childhood IQ may have an aetiological role in the development of adult total psychiatric disorder.
Children of alcoholics: the UK's largest survey
- Author:
- GILVARRY Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Today, 17(96), September 2005, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
The author interprets survey findings from the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and reviews the literature to give an evidence based for diagnosing and helping children of alcohol-dependent parents.
A study investigating mental health literacy in Pakistan
- Author:
- SURHAIL Kausar
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 14(2), April 2005, pp.167-181.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This study was conducted to assess public mental health beliefs in Pakistan. In a large-scale survey, conducted in three cities of Punjab along with their neighbouring suburbs, a total of 1750 people from all walks of life were read a vignette describing symptoms of either psychosis or major depression. Survey participants were requested to provide diagnosis, causes, prognosis, and possible treatments for the disorders. The findings showed that depression was four times more likely to be diagnosed than psychosis. A logistic regression analysis with forward selection for the predictors showed that the type of disorder, education status and area of residence contributed significantly to one's ability to diagnose. More people believed that GPs (23.76%), psychologists (23.92%) and psychiatrists (20.73%) were the right people to consult for these problems. There were also some who considered hakims and homeopaths (4.22%), magical (13.11%) and religious healers (13.54%) as the appropriate people to contact. Those recognizing mental disorders were more likely to identify the underlying causes, prognosis and appropriate treatment of the problems. The current findings suggest a need to initiate large mental health movements in Pakistan to increase the mental health awareness of people, especially targeting uneducated and rural populations.
Money matters
- Author:
- CAMPBELL Peter
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 9(3), August 2005, pp.3-6.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
People with mental health problems have a need and right to access financial services at various levels. This article explores the issues, including the discrimination reported by respondents to a survey conducted by the campaign group Loonscape, and the possible solutions they suggested.
What motivates public support for legally mandated mental health treatment?
- Authors:
- WATSON Amy C., CORRIGAN Patrick W., ANGELL Beth
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Research, 29(2), June 2005, pp.87-94.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The use of legal coercion to compel individuals to participate in mental health treatment is expanding despite a lack of empirical support for many of its forms. Policies supporting mandated treatment are made by legislators and judges, often based on perceptions of public concern. Using sample data of 1,444 people from the MacArthur Mental Health Module contained in the 1996 General Social Survey, the authors examined the impact of political ideology, attributions about the cause of mental illness, and perceptions of dangerousness in determining public support for legally mandated mental health treatment in the USA. Perceived dangerousness and attributions about the cause of the mental disorder were significant predictors of support for legally mandated treatment. Conservative political ideology was related to attributing the vignette problem to bad character, indirectly affecting support for legal coercion.
‘Goodbye and good luck’: the mental health needs and treatment experiences of British ex-service personnel
- Authors:
- IVERSEN Amy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 186(6), June 2005, pp.480-486.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Little is known about the psychological health or treatment experiences of those who have left the British armed forces. The aim was to describe the frequency and associations of common mental disorders and help-seeking behaviours in a representative sample of UK veterans at high risk of mental health problems. A cross-sectional telephone survey of 496 ‘vulnerable’ ex-service personnel selected from an existing epidemiological military cohort. The response rate was 64%; 44% of these had a psychiatric diagnosis, most commonly depression. Those with a diagnosis were more likely to be of lower rank and divorced or separated. Just over half of those with self-reported mental health problems were currently seeking help, most from their general practitioners. Most help-seekers received treatment, usually medication; 28% were in touch with a service charity and 4% were receiving cognitive-behavioural therapy. Depression is more common than post-traumatic stress disorder in UK ex-service personnel. Only about half of those who have a diagnosis are seeking help currently, and few see specialists.
Help-seeking behaviour in men and women with common mental health problems: cross-sectional study
- Authors:
- OLIVER Maria, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 186(4), April 2005, pp.297-301.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article investigates patterns of lay and professional help-seeking in men and women aged16–64 years in relation to severity of symptoms and socio-demographic variables. Postal questionnaire survey, including the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ–12), sent to a stratified random sample (n=15 222) of the population of Somerset. The response rate was 76%. Only 28% of people with extremely high GHQ–12 scores (8) had sought help from their general practitioner but most (78%) had sought some form of help. Males, young people and people living in affluent areas were the least likely to seek help. Health promotion interventions to encourage appropriate help-seeking behaviour in young people, particularly in men, may lead to improvements in the mental health of this group of the population.
Multiple challenges in services for women experiencing domestic violence
- Author:
- BARRON Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 8(1), February 2005, pp.11-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper is based on a survey of service provision for women experiencing domestic violence and who have additional complex mental health or substance abuse needs. Postal questionnaires were sent to domestic violence organisations, community mental health teams, mental health NHS trusts and substance use services. The views of women survivors of domestic violence were also sought. The survey, undertaken by Women's Aid, identifies some shortcomings in existing provision and makes recommendations for future development of services. More refuge provision is needed which can accommodate women with mental health and substance use needs and their children. Mental health professionals and those working in drug and alcohol services also need training in domestic violence to enable them to respond more appropriately to the needs of abused women and work effectively in partnership with refuge organisations.
Torn up with anger
- Author:
- NELSON Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, March 2005, pp.29-31.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on a survey commissioned in September 2003 by NHS Lothian for Mental Health in Mind to undertake an assessment of the needs of and resources available to survivors of child sexual abuse across Lothian, to identify gaps in service provision to this group, and to make recommendations on what services should be available. A total of 105 questionnaires were distributed to voluntary and statutory sector organisations in Edinburgh and 82 were returned. Follow-up interviews were also carried out with 9 statutory and voluntary organisations, and interviews were also held with two small groups of male survivors, and with two individuals. Summarises the key findings and recommendations for expanding and improving service provision for this client group.