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Suicide is a major cause of death among youths particularly with psychiatric, alcohol abuse and substance abuse disorders. There are relatively few studies on the relationship between psychiatric and substance...
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Open AccessSuicidality and depression among adult patients admitted in general medical facilities in Kenya
To document Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) II suicidal symptoms among patients admitted to Kenyan non-psychiatric general medical facilities
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Open AccessRecognition of depression in children in general hospital-based paediatric units in Kenya: practice and policy implications
Physical disorders are commonly comorbid with depression in children attending general medical facilities. However, the depression component is rarely recognised.
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Open AccessThe prevalence of mental disorders in adults in different level general medical facilities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
The possibility that a significant proportion of the patients attending a general health facility may have a mental disorder means that psychiatric conditions must be recognised and managed appropriately. This...