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Opportunities and barriers to engaging caregivers in firearm suicide prevention: findings from focus groups with caregivers of veterans

Injury Epidemiology
Background Firearms are involved in more than 70% of U.S. Veteran suicides. Caregivers, defined as family members or concerned significant others, can play an important role in firearm suicide prevention through initiating conversations about secure ...
Katherine MacWilliams, John Marmion, Dee Blascyk, Sharon Urbina, Rachel Moyers, Gala True   +5 more
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The quality of life in girls with Rett syndrome

Mental Illness, 2016
Nowadays, quality of life is receiving an increasing attention in all scientific areas. Rett syndrome (RTT) is a rare neurological development, affecting mainly females.
Lucia Parisi, Teresa Di Filippo, Michele Roccella   +2 more
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Stigma and mental illness: A comparative study of attitudes and personal constructs [PDF]

, 2010
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.Evidence suggests that people with mental illness experience discrimination by being stigmatised both by the general public and by healthcare ...
London, Carlyle
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Mental illness and mental health [PDF]

The Lancet Psychiatry, 2017
Adam M, Chekroud, Hieronimus, Loho, John H, Krystal   +2 more
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The Biochemistry of Mental Illness

Psychosomatics, 1979
Abstract Understanding of the biochemical basis of mental disease has been greatly advanced by pharmacologic observations on new drugs that have been found to alter mood or to mimic or ameliorate psychoses, and by increasing knowledge of neuroregulators and modulators.
B H, Smith, A, Rosich-Pla
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Care for patients with severe mental illness: the general practitioner's role perspective [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: Patients with severe mental illness (SMI) experience distress and disabilities in several aspects of life, and they have a higher risk of somatic co-morbidity.
Meyboom-de Jong, B., Dekker, J.H., Schuling, J., Slooff Cees J, Oud, M.J., Groenier Klaas H, Dekker Janny H, Schuling Jan, Oud, Marian J. T., Groenier, Klaas H., Meyboom-de Jong Betty, Slooff, Cees J., Groenier, K.H., Dekker, Janny H., Oud Marian JT, Dekker, Janny H.; id_orcid, Schuling, Jan, Meyboom-de Jong, Betty, Slooff, C.J.   +18 more
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Stress, Psychological Distress, and Cognitive Coping Strategies in Caregivers of Patients With Depressive Disorders in Pakistan

Mental Illness
Conclusion: In conclusion, caregivers of patients with mental illness face a complex and challenging journey marked by high levels of stress and psychological distress.
Rabia Khawar, Mahnoor Razzaq, Samavia Hussain, Imtiaz Ahmad Dogar, Ammara Butt, Rizwana Amin, Bushra Akram, Hira Ahmad, Memoona Aslam, Rabia Zafar   +9 more
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Interventions to Reduce Prejudice Towards, and Avoidance of, People with Mental Illness [PDF]

, 2013
Research has identified education and contact as two effective strategies for reducing prejudice, discrimination and avoidance of people with a mental illness. This thesis explores ways in which these strategies can be effectively employed.
Mandela, Rachel
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Fatal child abuse: a study of 13 cases of continuous abuse

Mental Illness, 2012
A parent who continuously physically abuses her/his child doesn’t aim to kill the child but commits an accidental filicide in a more violent outburst of anger. Fatal abuse deaths are prevented by recognition of signs of battering in time.
Juhani Merikanto, Anne Leena Marika Kauppi, Kari Karkola, Tuija Vanamo   +3 more
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Magnesium in mental illness

Comprehensive Psychiatry, 1979
Abstract Magnesium is essential for the activation of many enzymes, and its plasma concentration in relation to that of calcium affects nerve transmission and muscle contraction. Magnesium deficiency occurs in conditions associated with impaired intestinal absorption or excessive urinary loss of insufficient intake, especially in those on intravenous
J, Ananth, R, Yassa
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