The International journal of social psychiatry
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Sep 2015
Social phobia among long-term internally displaced persons: An epidemiological study of adults in two internally displaced person settlements in Sudan.
Despite the high worldwide prevalence and association with other mental disorders and disability, only few studies are available on social phobia in low-income countries. ⋯ Further work needs to be done to improve our understanding and to establish proper interventions in dealing with social phobia, other common mental disorders and disability among long-term IDPs in these impoverished areas.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Jun 2015
Efficacy of a support group intervention on psychopathological characteristics among caregivers of psychotic patients.
Families of individuals with psychotic disorders are playing a major role in the care of their relatives, but report poorer physical competence, elevated symptoms of psychological distress and more psychopathological characteristics. ⋯ Participation in support groups and sharing of emotional expression, thoughts and ideas help the caregivers deal with their physical and psychological demands related to the caregiver load. As such, intervention strategies offered to caregivers in the support groups appear to positively contribute to the family with a psychotic patient and improve the quality of life of both patients and their main caregivers.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Feb 2015
ReviewEconomic recession and suicidal behaviour: Possible mechanisms and ameliorating factors.
A growing body of research evidence from countries around the world indicates that economic recession is associated with increases in suicide, particularly in males of working age. ⋯ The research evidence linking recession, unemployment and suicide is substantial, but the evidence for the other mechanisms we have investigated is much more tentative. We describe the limitations of the existing body of research as well as make suggestions for future research into the effects of economic recession on suicidal behaviour.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Feb 2015
ReviewOnline social networking in people with psychosis: A systematic review.
Online social networking might facilitate the establishment of social contacts for people with psychosis, who are often socially isolated by the symptoms and consequences of their disorder. ⋯ Online social networking, in the form of forums or online chats, could play a role in strategies aimed at enhancing social networks and reduce the risk of isolation in this population.
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Nov 2014
Primary care physicians' and psychiatrists' willingness to refer to religious mental health providers.
Recent decades have witnessed some integration of mental health care and religious resources. ⋯ Many physicians would refer patients to religious mental health providers. However, less religious PCPs are less knowledgeable about local religious providers.