Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ
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The development of mental health services is described here. Some of the activities undertaken are outlined including intersectoral collaborations to further mental health services.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
ReviewDevelopment of national mental health programmes in the countries of the eastern Mediterranean region.
In this paper, the need for all countries to tackle mental health problems is emphasized. The development of mental health services in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is discussed and national mental health programmes in the Region are described.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
Effect of trauma on the mental health of Palestinian children and mothers in the Gaza Strip.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 286 Palestinian children 9-18 years of age and their mothers in the Gaza Strip. Traumatic events recollected by children living in areas of conflict, the prevalence of post-traumatic stress reactions and the relationship between children's and mothers' mental health were investigated. ⋯ Children experienced on average four traumatic events; one-third reported significant post-traumatic stress reactions. IES scores were higher among girls and mothers' GHQ scores significantly predicted children's IES scores.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
Historical ArticleMental health and psychiatry in the Middle East: historical development.
A brief account is given of attitudes towards mental health and the development of psychiatry in the Middle East from an historical perspective. The Middle East is considered as a cultural entity and the influence of the beliefs and practices of ancient times on the collective mind of the people of the Region is discussed.
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East. Mediterr. Health J. · May 2001
Comparative StudyAdult oncology and chronically ill patients: comparison of depression, anxiety and caregivers' quality of life.
A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating for patients and their loved ones. We compared the intensity of anxiety and depression for 30 terminally ill cancer patients and 30 chronically ill patients and the quality of life of their most attendant caregivers. ⋯ Cancer patients and their caregivers had significantly higher scores on these scales and suffered more from depression and anxiety than chronically ill patients and caregivers. Cancer patient caregivers also had poorer quality of life than did caregivers of the chronically ill.