The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry
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Aust N Z J Psychiatry · Oct 2006
Mental-physical comorbidity in Te Rau Hinengaro: the New Zealand Mental Health Survey.
To estimate the prevalence of chronic physical conditions, and the risk factors for those conditions, among those with 12 month mental disorder; to estimate the prevalence of 12 month mental disorder among those with chronic physical conditions. ⋯ This paper provides evidence of substantial comorbidity between mental disorders and chronic physical conditions in New Zealand. This should be borne in mind by clinicians working in both mental health and medical services.
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Aust N Z J Psychiatry · Oct 2006
Suicidal behaviour in Te Rau Hinengaro: the New Zealand Mental Health Survey.
To describe prevalence and correlates of suicidal behaviour in the New Zealand population aged 16 years and over. ⋯ Risks of making a suicide plan or attempt were associated with mental disorder and sociodemographic disadvantage. Most people with suicidal behaviours had not seen a health professional for mental health problems during the time that they were suicidal.