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A new hypothesis about increased rates of schizophrenia among migrants
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - July 23, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Geleishvili, G. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research

Book review: Learning solution-focused therapy: An illustrated guide
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Freudenthal, R. Tags: Book reviews Source Type: research

Book review: Fostering resilience and well-being in children and families in poverty: Why hope still matters, Normal child and adolescent development: A psychodynamic primer, Mental health for the whole child: Moving young clients from disease & disorder to balance & wellness, Parenting the whole child: a holistic child psychiatrist offers practical wisdom and The madness of modern parenting
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Guha, M. Tags: Book reviews Source Type: research

Religious psychopathology: The prevalence of religious content of delusions and hallucinations in mental disorder
Conclusion: Clearer research criteria are needed to facilitate future study of RD and RH, and more research is needed on the relationship between RD and RH. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cook, C. C. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Identifying depressive symptom trajectory groups among Korean adults and psychosocial factors as group determinants
Conclusion: Prevention or intervention with members of the identified trajectory groups would likely require integrative approaches targeting psychosocial factors across multiple contexts. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kwon, T. Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Between modern and traditional values: Informal mental health help-seeking attitudes according to Israeli Arab women, primary care patients and their providers
Conclusion: The findings suggest that the Arab population in Israel might be lacking informal sources of support at times of mental health needs. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ayalon, L., Karkabi, K., Bleichman, I., Fleischmann, S., Goldfracht, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The impact of insight on social functioning in patients with schizophrenia
Conclusion: Insight has a significant impact on social functioning in schizophrenia, and some, but not all, insight dimensions have direct impact on social performance, independent of their association with symptoms. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Erol, A., Delibas, H., Bora, O., Mete, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Efficacy of a support group intervention on psychopathological characteristics among caregivers of psychotic patients
Conclusion: Participation in support groups and sharing of emotional expression, thoughts and ideas help the caregivers deal with their physical and psychological demands related to the caregiver load. As such, intervention strategies offered to caregivers in the support groups appear to positively contribute to the family with a psychotic patient and improve the quality of life of both patients and their main caregivers. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mentis, M., Messinis, L., Kotrotsiou, E., Angelopoulos, N. V., Marneras, C., Papathanasopoulos, P., Dardiotis, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Long-term mental health outcome in post-conflict settings: Similarities and differences between Kosovo and Rwanda
Conclusion: Culturally different civilian populations exposed to mass trauma may differ with respect to their long-term mental health outcome, including comorbidity, symptom profile and health perception. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eytan, A., Munyandamutsa, N., Mahoro Nkubamugisha, P., Gex-Fabry, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Psychiatric disorders among a sample of internally displaced persons in South Darfur
Conclusions: This study used a standardized tool for diagnosing psychiatric morbidity among refugees in Darfur to give as much as possible an actual description of the problems and psychiatric morbidity caused by human-made disasters. This study can help to lead to a more detailed and specific mental health service program much needed by this population. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elhabiby, M. M., Radwan, D. N., Okasha, T. A., El-Desouky, E. D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Depression and health-seeking behaviour among migrant workers in Shenzhen
Conclusion: The findings suggest higher prevalence of depression but less utilisation of healthcare services or self-medication among migrant residents. That migrants with depression lack access to healthcare suggests healthcare inequality. Psychological disorders require careful management and treatment; the mismatch in their health needs and access to care may contribute to the Inverse-care law. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lam, K. K., Johnston, J. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The depression in women in pregnancy and postpartum period: A follow-up study
Conclusion: Depression rates are high in Eastern Turkey. Exposure to violence during pregnancy and the existence of a previous mental disorder were risk factors for perinatal depression in this study. Performing screening tests can identify women at risk of pregnancy-related depression. Prevention programs should be established in areas where the prevalence of depression is high. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kirkan, T. S., Aydin, N., Yazici, E., Akcali Aslan, P., Acemoglu, H., Daloglu, A. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The prevalence and correlates of severe social withdrawal (hikikomori) in Hong Kong: A cross-sectional telephone-based survey study
Conclusions: The study finds that the prevalence of severe social withdrawal in Hong Kong is comparable to that in Japan. Both groups with withdrawal behaviors for more or less than 6 months share similar characteristics and are related to other contemporary youth issues, for example, compensated dating and self-injury behavior. The self-perceived non-problematic group appears to be a distinct group and the withdrawal behaviors of its members may be discretionary. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Wong, P. W., Li, T. M., Chan, M., Law, Y., Chau, M., Cheng, C., Fu, K., Bacon-Shone, J., Yip, P. S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

A comparative study of the economic and social functioning of Vietnamese-Australians with low English proficiency living with psychotic illness
Conclusions: Despite LEP, Vietnamese-Australians with psychosis showed comparable or better functioning than Australian-born patients. Further investigation is recommended into LEP patients’ clinical and social recovery and the role of language communities’ support networks. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Stolk, Y., Sevar, K., Tran, N., Mancuso, S. G., Chopra, P., Castle, D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

'Ego-dystonicity' in homosexuality: An Indian perspective
Conclusions: Modifying external factors, reducing legal restrictions and improving societal acceptance and support systems could reduce ‘ego-dystonicity’. ‘Ego-dystonicity’ as a determinant for psychiatric classification and intervention needs to be reexamined. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - May 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sebastian Maroky, A., Ratheesh, A., Viswanath, B., Math, S. B., Chandrashekar, C. R., Seshadri, S. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research