Perceived mental illness stigma among family and friends of young people with depression and its role in help-seeking: a qualitative inquiryDepressive disordersHelp-seekingStigmaYoung peopleQualitativeDepressive disorders are a serious public health concern. Left untreated, further clinical distress and ...
Women’s social networks have a majorimpact on their health-related decisions. Women are often drawn to other womenwith whom they share life experiences, especially when those experiences relateto parenting. When new mothers have someone who can understand and identifywith their experiences, they can...
Family members and friends should not ignore signs of a mental illness in someone close. Early treatment can lead to a better outcome. Encourage the person to see a doctor for an assessment. If a family member is affected, you should decide what level of support and care you are realistical...
However, this preference has its disadvantages such as experiencing actual, perceived and internalized stigmatizing responses from them which may delay or deter help-seeking. This paper aimed to determine the role of perceived stigma among family and friends in an individual's help-seeking behavior....
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Addiction is an illness that affects millions of people around the world. It can have an incredibly detrimental effect on the lives of those suffering from it, as well as on their family and friends. Though there are many treatments available to help individuals deal with the struggles of addi...
Our theme from this camporee week is appropriate. We have been looking at the life of David. In these, we see a whole lot of psychiatry going on, both medical/biological, and that which has to do with volition. King Saul demonstrated a sure biological mental illness. And David pretended...
As with adults, mental disorders in children are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms; however, diagnosing mental illness in children can be especially difficult. Many behaviors that are seen as symptoms of mental disorders, such as shyness, anxiety (nervousness), strange eating habits, and outbur...
How Is Mental Illness in Children Diagnosed? As with adults, mental illnesses in children are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms that suggest a particular disorder. However, this process can be especially challenging with children. Many behaviors that are seen as symptoms of mental disorders, su...
Drinking Behavior and Mental Illness among Evacuees in Fukushima Following the Great East Japan Earthquake: The Fukushima Health Management Survey. Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. 2016, 40, 623–630. [Google Scholar] [CrossRef] [PubMed] Gallo, W.T.; Bradley, E.H.; Siegel, M.; Kasl, S.V....