Resource Tag: MENTAL ILLNESS

Background : Little research has compared the mental health and victimization experiences of non-binary youth depending on their sex assigned at birth (SAAB), or compared these two groups with binary transgender youth. Aims : To compare mental health, self-harm and suicidality, substance use and victimization experiences between non-binary and binary transgender young adults, both male […]

The objective of the study was to determine whether people who died by suicide form groups based on demographic, psychosocial, mental and physical health factors and exposure to stressors. A retrospective case series review of 2,839 individuals who died by suicide in Victoria, Australia over the period 2009-2013 was conducted. A two-stage cluster analysis was […]

Abstract. Background: People who have mental illness are at increased risk of suicide. Therefore, identifying “typical” trajectories to suicide in this population has the potential to improve the effectiveness of suicide prevention strategies. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the pathways to suicide among a sample of Victorians with a diagnosed mental illness. Method: Victorian Suicide Register (VSR) […]

Objective Suicide is a leading cause of death, yet the accurate prediction of suicidal behavior is an elusive target for clinicians and researchers. The current paper examines the predictive validity of the Mini Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) Suicidality subscale for suicide attempts (SAs) for a homeless population with mental illness. Methods Two thousand two hundred and […]

Background: Particulate air pollution’s physical health effects are well known, but associations between particulate matter (PM) exposure and mental illness have not yet been established. However, there is increasing interest in emerging evidence supporting a possible etiological link. Objectives: This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive overview and synthesis of the epidemiological literature to […]

Purpose Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) have been a persistent problem worldwide. Identifying risk factors for STBs across distinct areas of the world may help predict who or where requires the greatest attention. However, risk factors for STBs are infrequently explored cross-nationally. The present study examined whether psychopathology prospectively predicts STBs across different areas of the world, and whether […]

Psychiatric disorders are reported to be present in 80% to 90% of suicide deaths in high-income countries (HIC), but this association is less clear in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). There has been no previous systematic review of this issue in LMIC. The current study aims to estimate the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in individuals […]

Background To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and behaviour – and their correlates – in patients with persecutory delusions. Methods 110 patients with persecutory delusions in the context of non-affective psychosis were assessed for suicidal thoughts and behaviours over the past month. Symptom and psychological assessments were also completed. Results The severity of suicidal […]

Background: The Bloom Program was designed to enhance pharmacists’ care of people with lived experience of mental illness and addictions in Nova Scotia. The Program’s demonstration period was from September 2014 to December 2016 and included a qualitative evaluation of the patient experience. Methods: Patients were recruited for individual interviews through Bloom Program pharmacies. Interviews […]

Objective: While mental illness is a risk factor for suicidal behaviour and many suicide decedents receive mental health care prior to death, there is a comparative lack of research that explores their experiences of mental illness and care. Suicide notes offer unique insight into these subjective experiences. Our study explores the following questions: “How are […]

This paper presents a proposal for a conceptual model of service delivery that is applicable to all children and youth and in particular to children at risk. The phrase “children at risk” is used here to mean children and youth under 19 years of age who are experiencing or who are likely to experience mental, […]

The goal of this book is to help officers to assess and intervene in the safest way possible when facing situations involving people who show signs of emotionally disturbed behaviour. This booklet will assist officers in identifying emotionally disturbed behavior; provide guidance on interacting with someone who is emotionally disturbed; establish risk management strategies for […]

This is the first comprehensive examination of mental health issues in Canadian history. The Senate Committee looked at a number of very important issues that directly affect psychology and the country. It was very encouraging to see a focus on: 1. a national action plan for mental health, 2. a mental health commission, 3. a mental health transition […]

The study goal was to determine whether a significant number of high suicide risk individuals would confidentially put their own names onto a list to prevent future gun purchases. An anonymous written survey was administered in an inpatient psychiatric unit and two outpatient psychiatric clinics at an academic medical center. Two hundred forty individuals were […]

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the impact of Hurricane Katrina on mental illness and suicidality by comparing results of a post-Katrina survey with those of an earlier survey. METHODS: The National Comorbidity Survey-Replication, conducted between February 2001 and February 2003, interviewed 826 adults in the Census Divisions later affected by Hurricane Katrina. The post-Katrina survey interviewed a […]

INTRODUCTION: Suicide risk is most commonly associated with mental illness. In particular, suicide in people under mental health care presents distinct patterns of risk and opportunities for prevention due to their close proximity to specialist care. SOURCES OF DATA: The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness (Inquiry) is a […]

There is uncertainty regarding possible benefits of screening for depression in family practice, as well as the most effective treatment approach when depression is identified. Here, we examined whether screening patients for depression in primary care, and then treating them with different modalities, was better than treatment-as-usual (TAU) alone. In conclusion, these findings from this controlled […]

Introduction Although suicidality is frequently the cause of stigma, it is conversely true that stigma may be the cause of suicidality. The present paper focuses on the complex relationships that exist between suicidal behavior and stigmatizing attitudes. Methods A narrative review of the topic will be presented on the basis of the relevant literature collected […]

Fictional films and television programs may exert a powerful influence on community attitudes towards mental illness because of their broad reach and appeal. The current report reviews the available literature on the portrayal of mental illness in these media, in order to address three research questions: What is the extent and nature of portrayal of […]

Background This study used path-analysis to examine the assumption that the presence of mental pain in adults mediates the relationship between self-destruction, number of losses experienced in one’s life, and suicidal tendency. Methods Fifty suicidal inpatients, 50 non-suicidal inpatients and 50 healthy volunteers were assessed for self-destruction, losses experienced, depression, suicidal tendency, and mental pain. […]

Abstract. Background: Entering higher education is a time of transition that coincides with the typical age of onset of serious mental illness. Awareness of the distinguishing characteristics of students with mental illness who die by suicide may inform clinical management. Aim: We aimed to compare the characteristics of mental health patients who died by suicide […]

Our annual report is the point in each year when we assess progress on safety in mental health care across the UK. It provides the latest figures on tragic events – suicides, homicides and sudden deaths – and highlights the priorities for safer services. We aim to reflect the concerns of patients, families and staff; […]

In “Catch a Falling Star” a young boy named Fish begins to experience feelings of anxiety and confusion. It feels like his brain is very busy and noisy. Fish feels scared when this happens and it gets worse when he goes to school. Fish meets Iris the Dragon and learns techniques to help him relax […]