risk assessmentthreatmental illnesspreventionThe presumed link between violence and mental illness has long been an ongoing subject of investigation. Are the mentally ill more likely than those without mental illness to commit violent crimes? Can mental health and criminal justice professionals accurately ...
Assessment of overall functioning (social, spiritual, employment, academic) Satisfaction and progress with ongoing treatment Any current stressors and how those are being handled Need for possible referrals Assessing for Risk of Harm to Self or Others Individuals experiencing a mental health crisis are...
Notably, chronic medical illness in children is a risk factor for anxiety and other psychiatric disorders, possibly resulting from predisposing biologic mechanisms, genetic abnormalities, environmental factors, and irregular response to treatment [5]. Other research provides evidence that children designated ...
Three experts were able to participate in the focus group (one was ill and gave written feedback). The three interview coders guided the discussion on the overview of risks in mental health. The discussion was recorded in writing and used to refine the overview of the main risk themes of ...
Most mental disorders have a typical onset between 12 and 25 years of age, highlighting the importance of this period for the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of mental ill-health. This perspective addresses interactions between risk and protective factors and brain development as key pillars ...
People with mental illness carry a dual burden of psychiatric and physical ill health. Previous surveys revealed approximately 50% of residents at a tertiary mental health facility had a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of central obesity, me...
Mental disorders in referred 0–3-year-old children: a population-based study of incidence, comorbidity and perinatal risk factors Article 20 August 2020 Comprehensive Health Assessment for Children in Out-of-Home Care: An Exploratory Study of Service Needs and Mental Health in a Norwegian Popul...
The proportion of young people on health-related benefits in Norway is high and has increased over time [27]. Young people without work, education, or training are six times more at risk of reporting feeling depressed and nine times more at risk of reporting ill health. More than half of ...
1-4 Psychiatrists and other mental health providers now have at their disposal a substantial evidence base and effective risk assessment tools to evaluate a patient's risk of engaging in future violence. Research has focused on the relationship between mental disorders and violence,5-8 but has ...
Mental health literacy interventions in school settings are growing in number and scope, yet challenges in user engagement and real-world implementation persist. The Decode Mental Health and Wellbeing Program (Decode) is a novel and innovative mental health literacy program for teachers and students ...