Avoiding Psychiatric Disability Overdiagnosis, Part 1: General Disability and Occupational Disability—Going Beyond Medical Impairment Assessments

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Fabien Gagnon ◽  
Les Kertay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Disability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychiatric Disability ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Occupational Disability ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Mental Health Work

Abstract Claims of occupational psychiatric disability have increased considerably over the past 20 years. To avoid psychiatric disability overdiagnosis, it is important to improve the clinical assessment of mental health work disability. This article discusses general disability issues and their impact on individual well-being, social participation, and frequently associated poverty. It defines the difference between impairment assessment and disability assessment, explores three common disability models, and raises issues about psychiatric disability and its potential overdiagnosis.

Avoiding Psychiatric Disability Overdiagnosis (Part 2): Improving Diagnosis and Assessment of Mental Health Disorders and Psychiatric Work Disability

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Fabien Gagnon ◽  
Les Kertay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Work Disability ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Disability ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Occupational Disability ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Work

Abstract Given the increase in psychiatric occupational disability claims over the past 20 years, better patient psychiatric assessment and management is critical. To minimize iatrogenic psychiatric disability and maximize positive outcomes, it is important to understand the issues involved and establish better procedures for diagnosing conditions and assessing any associated impact on function. This second article in a three-part series focuses on ways to improve the diagnosis and assessment of mental health work disability.

scholarly journals Mental Health Promotion in School: Schoolchildren’s and Families’ Viewpoint

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristiina Puolakka ◽  
Anne Konu ◽  
Irma Kiikkala ◽  
Eija Paavilainen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Theory Method ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Mental Health In Schools ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Research Material ◽  
Mental Health Work

While developing mental health work in schools, it is very important to consider the viewpoint of pupils. Parents can also give remarkable information on their children’s viewpoint. The purpose of this study was to produce a description of the concepts used by schoolchildren aged 12–16 years and their families associated with promoting mental health in schools. The research material comprised interviews with schoolchildren and mothers, and verbal answers from the school well-being profile survey(n=426). The analysis was conducted by applying the grounded theory method as introduced by Strauss. The study was conducted in a Finnish comprehensive school.

scholarly journals Addressing Risks: Mental Health, Work-Related Stress, and Occupational Disease Management to Enhance Well-Being 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Gabriele Giorgi ◽  
Jose M. Leon-Perez ◽  
Silvia Pignata ◽  
Gabriela Topa ◽  
Nicola Mucci
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Occupational Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Mental Health Work

scholarly journals Addressing Risks: Mental Health, Work-Related Stress, and Occupational Disease Management to Enhance Well-Being

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Giorgi ◽  
Jose M. Leon-Perez ◽  
Silvia Pignata ◽  
Yücel Demiral ◽  
Giulio Arcangeli
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Occupational Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Work Related Stress ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Mental Health Work

scholarly journals Obstacles to Achieving Mental Health in Post-War Guatemala: The Intersection of Political and Structural Violence

2005 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Godoy-Paiz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Civil War ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
Structural Violence ◽  
Health Work ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
The Past ◽  
Peace Agreements ◽  
Post War ◽  
Mental Health Work

From 1960 to 1996 Guatemala was ravaged by civil war and massacres. Despite the signing of peace agreements in 1996, however, the country remains haunted by the suffering and violence of the past. This essay focuses on the psychological consequences of the war and examines the various obstacles to achieving mental health in post-war Guatemala. It examines the climate of fear, reprisal, and intimidation still present as the residues of political violence, and argues that it poses great limitations on the possible outcomes of mental health work in the country. This essay also examines the structural violence that pervades Guatemala and demonstrates that the effects of political violence are exacerbated by the effects of ongoing structural violence, making the goal of achieving mental health more distant. Additionally, this essay considers how social problems resulting from the intersection of political and structural violence in Guatemala, such as tile high levels of crime, insecurity and everyday violence, may become embodied by individuals.

scholarly journals Maudsley International: improving mental health and well-being around the world

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Bouras ◽  
Silvia Davey ◽  
Tracey Power ◽  
Jonathan Rolfe ◽  
Tom Craig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
The World ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
And Training

Maudsley International was set up to help improve people's mental health and well-being around the world. A variety of programmes have been developed by Maudsley International over the past 10 years, for planning and implementing services; building capacity; and training and evaluation to support organisations and individuals, professionals and managers to train and develop health and social care provisions. Maudsley International's model is based on collaboration, sharing expertise and cultural understanding with international partners.

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