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Navigating the multiple dimensions of the creativity-mental disorder link: a Convergence Mental Health perspective
BackgroundThis paper discusses a paradox in mental health. It manifests as a relationship between adverse “bad” effects (suffering, clinical costs,...
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What is a mental disorder? Evaluating the lay concept of Mental Ill Health in the United States
PurposeHow “mental disorder” should be defined has been the focus of extensive theoretical and philosophical debate, but how the concept is...
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Mental health service diversity and work disability: associations of mental health service system characteristics and mood disorder disability pensioning in Finland
PurposePublic mental health services (MHS) are crucial in preventing psychiatric disability pensions (DP). We studied the associations between mood...
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The Vulnerability Paradox in Global Mental Health: Psychologist Density, Social Development, and the Disease Burden of Mental Disorder
Global efforts underscore the imperative of increasing the mental health workforce to improve mental health. However, the “vulnerability paradox” in...
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Correlates of mental disorder and harmful substance use in an indigenous Australian urban sample: an analysis of data from the Queensland Urban Indigenous Mental Health Survey
PurposeLimited data exists on the relationship between sociodemographic and cultural variables and the prevalence of specific mental and substance...
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Self-reported Mental Health Disorder, Alcohol use Pattern, and Anxiety Symptoms: Cross-sectional Phone Survey among Primary Health Care Users in São Paulo City Brazil
Primary health care (PHC) is essential in identifying and caring for people with mental disorders. Despite being treatable, most cases go undetected...
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Within- and cross-mental health disorder correlations in husband-and-wife pairs
BackgroundMental health disorders can adversely affect relationships and are heritable. Yet, there is a high prevalence of mental illness in spouses...
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Impact of the mental health reform in Israel on health care and mortality among people with severe mental illness
ObjectiveReports show disparities in the health care of people with severe mental illness (SMI). Yet, the moderating effect of mental health reforms...
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The Mental Health, Substance Use, Physical Health, and Mental Health Treatment Need of Community Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Hawai‘i
Limited research has examined the mental health of individuals experiencing homelessness in Hawai‘i, which bears the nation’s second highest...
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Determinants of effective treatment coverage for posttraumatic stress disorder: findings from the World Mental Health Surveys
BackgroundPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with significant morbidity, but efficacious pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are...
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Advancing the Actionability of Mental Health Information: Identifying Online, Evidence-Based Mental Health Resources
To improve the dissemination and actionability of mental health research, many mental health professionals have developed online informational...
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The Essential Network (TEN): engagement and mental health insights from a digital mental health assessment tool for Australian health professionals during COVID-19
BackgroundHealth professionals are at risk of poor mental health outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Essential Network (TEN) is a blended care...
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Patterns of mental health services and mood disorder disability pensions: a standard comparison of Finland’s three largest hospital districts
IntroductionMental disorders are one of the most common and disabling health conditions worldwide. There is however no consensus on the best practice...
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Investigating social deprivation and comorbid mental health diagnosis as predictors of treatment access among patients with an opioid use disorder using substance use services: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundOpioid use is a major public health concern across the globe. Opioid use and subsequent access to care is often shaped by co-occurring...
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Positive mental health in adults with bipolar disorder: exploring social support subtypes, negative social interactions and potential to flourish
BackgroundBipolar disorder (BD) (i.e., BD-I or BD-II) is a serious mental illness (SMI) that can cause significant life challenges, but its impact...
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The battle for mental well-being in Ukraine: mental health crisis and economic aspects of mental health services in wartime
The ongoing war in Ukraine is having profound impacts on both the local and global economy, as well as the infrastructure and overall well-being of...
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Access to early diagnosis for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children and adolescents in Mexico City at specialized mental health services
BackgroundIn Mexico, this pioneering research was undertaken to assess the accessibility of timely diagnosis of Dyads [Children and adolescents with...
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Reducing sickness absence and stigma due to mental health difficulties: a randomised control treatment trial (RCT) of a low intensity psychological intervention and stigma reduction programme for common mental disorder (Prevail)
BackgroundCommon mental disorders are the leading cause of workplace absences. The Prevail intervention programme aims to reduce stigma and to...
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Mental health status of patients with bipolar disorder during COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional study at El Khanka Psychiatric Hospital
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a number of measures including lockdowns and social distancing. These measures affected mental health in...
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Association of loneliness with mental disorders in Korean adults: national mental health survey of Korea 2021
PurposeLoneliness is a risk factor for mental and physical disorders. Rapid individualization, with increasing associated social burden, is a...