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New Open Access Research Articles on BMC Psychiatry

November 24, 2012 12:56 am ⋅

The following research papers have recently been published online at BMC Psychiatry

Research article
Prevention of anxiety disorders in primary care: A feasibility study
Batelaan NM, Smit JH, Cuijpers P, van Marwijk HW, Terluin B, van Balkom AJ
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:206 (22 November 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
Influence of contact with schizophrenia on implicit attitudes towards schizophrenia patients held by clinical residents
Omori A, Tateno A, Ideno T, Takahashi H, Kawashima Y, Takemura K, Okubo Y
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:205 (22 November 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
The association between parental history of diagnosed mood/anxiety disorders and psychiatric symptoms and disorders in young adult offspring
Low NC, Dugas E, Constantin E, Karp I, Rodriguez D, O’Loughlin J
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:188 (5 November 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
Specialist prescribing of psychotropic drugs to older persons in Sweden – a register-based study of 188 024 older persons
Martinsson G, Fagerberg I, Wiklund-Gustin L, Lindholm C
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:197 (13 November 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

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New Mental-Health Research up on BMC Psychiatry

November 12, 2012 5:17 am ⋅

The following open-access articles have recently been published in BMC Psychiatry

Research article
Post-hospitalization course and predictive signs of suicidal behavior of suicidal patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital: a 2-year prospective follow-up study
Hayashi N, Igarashi M, Imai A, Yoshizawa Y, Utsumi K, Ishikawa Y, Tokunaga T, Ishimoto K, Harima H, Tatebayashi Y, Kumagai N, Nozu M, Ishii H, Okazaki Y
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:186 (31 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in obsessive-compulsive disorder — A qualitative study on patients’ experiences
Hertenstein E, Rose N, Voderholzer U, Heidenreich T, Nissen C, Thiel N, Herbst N, Külz AK
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:185 (31 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
Prevalence of psychological distress and mental disorders, and use of mental health services in the epidemiological catchment area of Montreal South-West
Caron J, Fleury M, Perreault M, Crocker A, Tremblay J, Tousignant M, Kestens Y, Cargo M, Daniel M
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:183 (30 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
Definitions and factors associated with subthreshold depressive conditions: a systematic review
Rivas Rodríguez M, Nuevo R, Chatterji S, Ayuso-Mateos J
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:181 (30 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
In-depth study of personality disorders in first-admission patients with substance use disorders
Langås A, Malt UF, Opjordsmoen S
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:180 (29 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

Research article
Impact of sleep disturbance on patients in treatment for mental disorders
Kallestad H, Hansen B, Langsrud K, Ruud T, Morken G, Stiles TC, Gråwe RW
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:179 (29 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

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The Kiwi Men’s Survey

October 25, 2012 6:51 am ⋅

Media Release

Mental Health Foundation of NZ: 25/10/2012

How do stressed New Zealand men get help when they need it?

Nobody’s too sure – that’s why the Mental Health Foundation is working with Open Polytechnic researcher Dr Peta Wellstead on a new project called “The information seeking behaviour of New Zealand men who may be experiencing life stress”.

Part of the project is a Kiwi men’s survey.

“From the survey, we will measure knowledge of information and support services, social network strength, pathways to help and support that men have used in the past,” Mental Health Foundation Chief Executive Judi Clements says.

“We are doing this in order to better target information and support when men are experiencing life stress that may impact on their mental health.”

Dr Wellstead is leading the project for the MHF. She says: “The Mental Health Foundation approached me after I presented a paper at the Wellbeing and Public Policy conference. My paper reported my PhD research which examined the information behaviour of Australian men.

“My [next] project will examine where New Zealand men go to for information, who they talk to and what works and doesn’t work when they are experiencing stressful life events and may need extra help and support.

“We will conduct an online survey during November (which is also Movember) and ask men questions about their information use. The Mental Health Foundation will then use the data I produce from the survey to provide information, products and support services to men in a more targeted way in order to improve their health outcomes.”

Opportunities will be explored for conducting community workshops throughout New Zealand and for presentations at conferences, both domestically and internationally.

The online survey is being promoted to men via a range of websites and communications, including through publicity for this year’s Movember campaign.

Dr Wellstead is the first Open Polytechnic first staff member to be approved ‘research focused’ status for two projects by the Open Polytechnic Research Committee.

Open Polytechnic is government-owned and funded, delivering courses throughout New Zealand and internationally.

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http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/page/1281-2012-media-releases+how-do-stressed-new-zealand-men-get-help-when-they-need-it

 

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Research on Mental-Health Effects of Computer Use

October 25, 2012 6:47 am ⋅

Research article
Computer use and stress, sleep disturbances, and symptoms of depression among young adults — a prospective cohort study
Thomée S, Härenstam A, Hagberg M
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:176 (22 October 2012)
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF]

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UK Expands Definition of Domestic Violence

October 23, 2012 3:06 am ⋅

New UK domestic violence definition includes coercive control

The UK Home Office has announced it will expand the definition of domestic violence to include ‘coercive control’ and to cover people 16 years of age and older.

The change is to the official definition of domestic violence used across government not the legal definition.

The expansion of the definition to cover 16 and 17 year-olds came after the British Crime Survey 2009/10 found that 16-19 year-olds were the group most likely to suffer abuse from a partner.

Link to further info on the NZFV Clearinghouse website: http://www.nzfvc.org.nz/node/793

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Thanks to the North Shore Family Violence Prevention Network weekly E News for passing this information on. Sign up to receive their E-News directly by emailing fvpnns@gmail.com 

Posted in: Families/Whanau, Human Rights and Legal Issues, Men, News, Parents and Parenting, Research, Women, Young People and Youth Issues ⋅ Tagged: , , ,

New Open Access Articles from BMC Psychiatry

October 19, 2012 11:47 pm ⋅

Research article
Role of the police in linking individuals experiencing mental health crises with mental health services
van den Brink RH, Broer J, Tholen AJ, Winthorst WH, Visser E, Wiersma D
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:171 (17 October 2012)
[Provisional PDF]

Technical advance
The feasibility and validity of ambulatory self-report of psychotic symptoms using a smartphone software application
Palmier-Claus JE, Ainsworth J, Machin M, Barrowclough C, Dunn G, Barkus E, Rogers A, Wykes T, Kapur S, Buchan I, Salter E, Lewis SW
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:172 (17 October 2012)
[Provisional PDF]

Research article
Hikikomori as a possible clinical term in psychiatry: a questionnaire survey
Tateno M, Park TW, Kato TA, Umene-Nakano W, Saito T
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:169 (15 October 2012)
[Provisional PDF]

Study protocol
Comparison of the effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and paroxetine treatment in PTSD patients: Design of a randomized controlled trial
Polak A, Witteveen AB, Visser RS, Opmeer BC, Vulink N, Figee M, Denys D, Olff M
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:166 (9 October 2012)
[Provisional PDF]

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Access 80 Free Articles on Depression during October 2012

October 12, 2012 4:08 am ⋅

Free Articles from Routledge Mental Health

Celebrate World Mental Health Day for the entire month with over 80 FREE articles on Depression from Routledge Mental Health available until October 26, 2012 at: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/access/free-articles-world-mental-health-day-2012.pdf

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Research: Mental Health practitioners’ perspectives of working with Chinese migrants in New Zealand

August 21, 2012 10:21 pm ⋅

Jing Xu is a Master of Social Work student at the University of Auckland. She would like to invite you to take part in a study about “the mental health practitioners’ perspectives on working with Chinese migrants in relation to mental health service delivery and accessibility”.

What is the study about?

Jing Xu would like to speak with mental health practitioners individually to understand the following themes:

(1). Identification of the impediments that Chinese migrants may experience in relation to the access and use of mental health services

(2). Identification of the challenges that mental health practitioners face in delivering services to Chinese immigrants

(3). Determining strategies, solutions, and/or new approaches which would improve professional practice when working with Chinese immigrants.

Through this study, it will be possible to identify critical issues and ways that mental health practitioners can deliver culturally appropriate services to Chinese immigrants.

The focus of this study is on your professional perspectives of working with Chinese migrants in mental health settings rather than upon the specific workplace practices of your agency or organisation that you have been or are currently employed.

More Information

If you would like to participate, or you have any questions about this study, please contact Jing Xu to discuss the project further. Her email address is jxu090@aucklanduni.ac.nz

APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND HUMAN PARTICIPANTS ETHICS COMMITTEE ON 05-Jul-2012 for (3) years, Reference Number 8093

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Stress and Technology at Work Survey

August 21, 2012 9:12 am ⋅

The Impact of Technostress on Job Satisfaction and Organisational Committment

This survey is being completed as part of Kelly Qiu’s Master Thesis Research at Massey University

The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand technology-related stress and its impact on employee’s job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

Employees who work full time or part time in an organisation and use computer or mobile technology at work can fill in this questionnaire.

The questionnaire will take no more than 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. All results are confidential and will only be used for the purpose of this research. No individual candidate can or will be identified and participation is voluntary. Participants can withdraw from the survey anytime they prefer.

Take the Survey

If you require more information about this survey and your involvement you can email Kelly Qiu

  • Email: kellyqw0715@gmail.com

You may direct any questions or concerns you may have to research supervisor Dr Darryl Forsyth

  • Email: D.Forsyth@massey.ac.nz

This research project has been evaluated by peer review and judged to be low risk. Consequently, it has not been reviewed by one of the University’s Human Ethics Committees. The researchers name above are responsible for the ethical conduct of this research.
Any questions or complaints about the ethical conduct of this research may sent to
Professor John O’Neil, Director (Research Ethics), Telephone: 06 350 5249, Email: humanethics@massey.ac.nz

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New Open-Access Research Online in BMC Psychiatry

August 19, 2012 10:35 am ⋅

The following new articles have just been published in BMC Psychiatry
Research article
Common stressful life events and difficulties are associated with mental health symptoms and substance use in young adolescents
Low NC, Dugas E, O’Loughlin E, Rodriguez D, Contreras G, Chaiton M, O’Loughlin J
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:116 (17 August 2012)
Research article
Mental health of asylum seekers: a cross-sectional study of psychiatric disorders
Heeren M, Mueller J, Ehlert U, Schnyder U, Copiery N, Maier T
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:114 (17 August 2012)
Research article
Patient-reported outcome data generated in a clinical intervention in community mental health care – psychometric properties
Priebe S, Golden E, McCabe R, Reininghaus U
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:113 (17 August 2012)
Research article
Cannabis use and depression: a longitudinal study of a national cohort of Swedish conscripts
Manrique-Garcia E, Zammit S, Dalman C, Hemmingsson T, Allebeck P
BMC Psychiatry 2012, 12:112 (16 August 2012)
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