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Book review: The changing roles of doctors
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Castaldelli-Maia, J. M. Tags: Book reviews Source Type: research

Book review: The dark side of relationship pursuit: From attraction to obsession and stalking
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Davies, R. Tags: Book reviews Source Type: research

Brazil's need for mental health services with cross-cultural competence
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Medeiros, G. C., Lotufo-Neto, F. Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research

Validated needs assessment tool crucial for urging the Chinese government to raise financial support for its mental health care provision
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Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yao, J., Tsui, M. C. Tags: Letters to the editor Source Type: research

Relationship of supernatural beliefs and first treatment contact in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder: An exploratory study from India
Conclusion: Patients with OCD hold multiple beliefs regarding the etiology and treatment of mental illness which can affect their pathways to care. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Grover, S., Patra, B. N., Aggarwal, M., Avasthi, A., Chakrabarti, S., Malhotra, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Prevalence of depressive disorders and related factors in women in the first trimester of their pregnancies in Erzurum, Turkey
Conclusion: It is important to identify the risk groups for the early recognition of depression in pregnancy. Developing depression screening programs can be useful for early diagnosis and therapy. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Akcalı Aslan, P., Aydın, N., Yazıcı, E., Aksoy, A. N., Kirkan, T. S., Daloglu, G. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Is there evidence that social class at birth increases risk of psychosis? A systematic review
Conclusion: There is not enough evidence to support the association between social class and psychosis. While some findings showed an association between low social class and psychosis, there were a number of conflicting studies showing no association or a link with higher social class. Interestingly, the results followed a temporal pattern, as all the studies conducted after 2001 supported an association between low SES at birth and psychosis. Four of the six studies employed a prospective design with large sample populations, indicating the need for further investigation. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kwok, W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Homeless and incarcerated: An epidemiological study from Canada
Conclusion: Homeless individuals may be traumatized at an early age, put into foster care, rendered homeless, initiated into substance use and re-traumatized on repeated occasions in adult life, rendering them vulnerable to incarceration and mental illness. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Saddichha, S., Fliers, J. M., Frankish, J., Somers, J., Schuetz, C. G., Krausz, M. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The mental health of Korean transnational mothers: A scoping review
Conclusion: The evidence suggests that there may be a potential for vulnerability to mental health problems in Korean transnational mothers. More research is needed to assess their mental health and to identify the risk factors. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kim, J., Agic, B., McKenzie, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Defining subgroups of low socioeconomic status women at risk for depressive symptoms: The importance of perceived stress and cumulative risks
Conclusion: Low-SES women who seem most eligible for targeted preventive action are those with cumulative risks. Depression prevention strategies for this population may benefit from focusing on perceived stress since this is an important modifiable risk factor. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: van der Waerden, J. E., Hoefnagels, C., Hosman, C. M., Jansen, M. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The association between material living standard and psychological distress: Results from a New Zealand population survey
Conclusion: The mental health disparity between those at opposite ends of the social spectrum is very large. Comprehensive measures such as the ELSI give a more accurate estimate of this disparity than household income. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Foulds, J., Wells, J. E., Mulder, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The use of leverage in community mental health: Ethical guidance for practitioners
Conclusion: Particular attention must be paid to determine how the requirements of the four duties should be applied in each specific treatment scenario, and in making careful judgements when these duties pull in opposing directions. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dunn, M., Sinclair, J. M., Canvin, K. J., Rugkasa, J., Burns, T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The effects of suicide prevention measures reported through a psychoeducational video: A practice in Japan
Conclusion: Despite conducting a cross-sectional study, our new suicide prevention measures were considered effective for psychoeducation. However, further studies using a longitudinal design are needed. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sakamoto, S., Tanaka, E., Kameyama, A., Takizawa, T., Takizawa, S., Fujishima, S., Nara, M., Sakashita, T., Oyama, H., Ono, Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Reducing stigma toward people with bipolar disorder: Impact of a filmed theatrical intervention based on a personal narrative
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that a filmed dramatic intervention based on the lived experience of BD has statistically significant, sustainable stigma-reduction impacts for health-care service providers and more limited impacts for other target groups. This intervention can be considered an effective tool for use in stigma-reduction campaigns specifically targeting members of the health-care sector. Results are discussed in the context of multi-component stigma-reduction campaigns and the potential needs of target groups. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hawke, L. D., Michalak, E. E., Maxwell, V., Parikh, S. V. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Loneliness mediates the relationship between internalised stigma and depression among patients with psychotic disorders
Conclusion: The study findings provide useful insights into the mechanisms of the harmful effects of stigma on people with mental illness. Internalised stigma and loneliness should be considered important targets for interventions aiming to promote recovery. (Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: International Journal of Social Psychiatry - November 20, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Świtaj, P., Grygiel, P., Anczewska, M., Wciorka, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research