Psychiatric Disorders Run in Families. Children of Parents With Serious Mental Disorders: A Case History

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S219-S219
Author(s):  
M.D. Ortega Garcia ◽  
M.V. Marti Garnica ◽  
S. Garcia Marin ◽  
C. Martinez Martinez ◽  
R. Gomez Martinez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
High Risk Group

Aims/methodPublications and studies have shown that the existence of serious mental disorders in parents is a risk in the development of children and is more common the existence of mental illness in them than in the general pediatric population. This work aims to reflect in depth on the study of the influence of psychotic parents on child development through a review of a clinical study. We present the case of 14 years old adolescent who is being treated in a mental health center, whose parents suffers from a severe mental illness. We also defend the importance of a preventive approach or treatment that impinges on the child and family environment.Results/conclusionsA way of community work, in coordination with the different teams (social services, educational services, etc.) allows more efficient and appropriate treatment, using various resources. When risk factors for developing mental health problems in childhood, family history and especially the existence of one or both parents of mentally pathology type schizophrenia or other psychoses are studied become important. It seems essential to address as a priority to the social group have called “high-risk group of psychosis’, and in particular to the” sons of patients diagnosed with psychosis”, both for its size and the severity and chronicity of psychopathology if developing means for early psychosocial care does not occur.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Non-Attendance at Initial Appointments in an Outpatient Mental Health Centre

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S485-S485
Author(s):  
S. Ramos Perdigues ◽  
S. Gasque Llopis ◽  
S. Castillo Magaña ◽  
Y. Suesta Abad ◽  
M. Forner Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Mental Health Centre ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionNon-attendance at initial appointments is an important problem in outpatient settings and has consequences, such as decreased efficient use of resources and delayed attention to patients who attend their visits, and that compromises quality of care.ObjectivesTo identify and describe the characteristics of patients who do not attend the first appointment in an adult outpatient mental health center, located in Barcelona.MethodRetrospective study. The sample was made up from all patients who had a first appointment during 2014 in our outpatient mental health centre. Socio-demographic and clinical data (type of first appointment, reason for consultation, origin of derivation, priority, history of mental health problems) were described. The results were analyzed using the SPSS statistical package.ResultsA total of 272 patients were included. Twenty-six per cent did not attend their first appointment; with mean age 39.75 years and 51.4% were male. Most frequent problems were anxiety (41.7%), depression (26.4%) and psycosis and behavioural problems (11.2%). The origin was primary care (83.3%), social services (4.2%) and emergencies (2.8%). Most of them were not preferent or urgent (86.1%). The 51.4% of non-attendees had history or psychiatric problems and 13.9% nowadays are patients of our mental health centre.ConclusionsIt is important to develop mechanisms that can reduce the incidence of first non-attended appointments. In our case, most of them are attended by primary care so we can establish better communication with our colleagues and try to contact to the patients prior to the date of the appointment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals To travel is to live: embracing the emerging field of travel psychiatry

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Gerard Flaherty ◽  
Shang Yuin Chai ◽  
Brian Hallahan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Travel Medicine ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Healthcare Practitioner ◽  
Travel Experience

Summary For a person with mental illness, travelling abroad can be challenging but it can be easier when the traveller and healthcare practitioner have a clear understanding of the likely impact of travel on the illness and of the illness on the travel experience. Travel may also precipitate first presentations of mental illness or unmask previously undiagnosed mental disorders. We propose that mental health problems should receive greater recognition in travel medicine and that psychiatrists should collaborate more closely with travel medicine clinicians to ensure that their patients benefit from the opportunities afforded by international travel.

Direct referrals from social services to community teams for older people with mental illness

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 164-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujata Das ◽  
Walter P. Bouman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Referral System ◽  
Memory Problems ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Referral Criteria ◽  
With Memory

Aims and MethodThe aim of the study was to evaluate the open referral system from social services to a community mental health team (CMHT) for older people. Referral letters from social services to the specialist team were reviewed, as were the case notes.ResultsOf the 40 referrals, 95% (n=38) were accepted by the CMHT. Only 15% (n=6) fulfilled the team's existing referral criteria. The majority of referrals (n=36, 90%) had details of the patient's mental health problems. None of the referrals with memory problems had a cognitive assessment. Of the 38 referrals accepted by the CMHT, 36 were found to be suffering from a mental illness. The open referral system from social services did not increase the total number of annual referrals.Clinical ImplicationsSocial services play an important role in identifying and referring older people with mental illness and ensure a potentially rapid referral route bypassing primary care. The practice of accepting direct referrals from social services should be encouraged and made an integral part of the referral system.

scholarly journals Definitions and Operationalization of Mental Health Problems, Wellbeing and Participation Constructs in Children with NDD: Distinctions and Clarifications

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mats Granlund ◽  
Christine Imms ◽  
Gillian King ◽  
Anna Karin Andersson ◽  
Lilly Augustine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Conceptual Clarity ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Children with impairments are known to experience more restricted participation than other children. It also appears that low levels of participation are related to a higher prevalence of mental health problems in children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). The purpose of this conceptual paper is to describe and define the constructs mental health problems, mental health, and participation to ensure that future research investigating participation as a means to mental health in children and adolescents with NDD is founded on conceptual clarity. We first discuss the difference between two aspects of mental health problems, namely mental disorder and mental illness. This discussion serves to highlight three areas of conceptual difficulty and their consequences for understanding the mental health of children with NDD that we then consider in the article: (1) how to define mental health problems, (2) how to define and assess mental health problems and mental health, i.e., wellbeing as separate constructs, and (3) how to describe the relationship between participation and wellbeing. We then discuss the implications of our propositions for measurement and the use of participation interventions as a means to enhance mental health (defined as wellbeing). Conclusions: Mental disorders include both diagnoses related to impairments in the developmental period, i.e., NDD and diagnoses related to mental illness. These two types of mental disorders must be separated. Children with NDD, just like other people, may exhibit aspects of both mental health problems and wellbeing simultaneously. Measures of wellbeing defined as a continuum from flourishing to languishing for children with NDD need to be designed and evaluated. Wellbeing can lead to further participation and act to protect from mental health problems.

scholarly journals Creating a healthy Wirobrajan community from an early age through psychoeducation and early detection of people with mental disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 732-739
Author(s):  
Moh Aminullah ◽  
Nurul Hidayah ◽  
Jefri Reza Phalevi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Public Health Facility ◽  
The Family

Public concern for mental health problems is still very minimal, including in the Wirobrajan neighborhood, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Wirobrajan Public Health Center as a public health facility has carried out various kinds of health education activities. However, the results were not optimal considering this requires the participation of the community in paying attention to health in the family environment. The mental health early detection movement is one of the factors for preventing mental health problems in the family. The purpose of this activity is to conduct psychoeducation and early detection of people with mental disorders (ODGJ) in the Wirobrajan environment. The method used was a cross-sector mini workshop in the form of ODGJ socialization, inauguration of the alert village decree and counseling on the role of families in preventing ODGJ recurrence. The results of the activity showed that mental health cadres had a better understanding of the concept, causes, and treatment of mental disorders, as well as the role of family and the environment in ODGJ. Thus, the cadres will understand more about people with mental disorders and have new abilities related to early detection of mental health.

Psychiatric Interventions for Prevention of Mental Disorders: A Psychosocial Perspective

1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 604-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Odd Steffen Dalgard ◽  
Tom Sørensen ◽  
Inger Sandanger ◽  
John Ivar Brevik
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Social Disintegration ◽  
Preventive Work ◽  
Psychosocial Perspective

AbstractTechnology for psychiatric prevention is poorly developed, and knowledge about the causes of mental Illness is difficult to apply to practical preventive work. As it would take many years before the effects of primary preventive efforts would be visible, secondary and tertiary prevention are essential to reducing the prevalence of mental illness. Recent studies on reducing the negative health consequences of acute stress seem to justify some optimism that psychosocially-oriented prevention is possible. Experience with the preventive benefits of social support at times of crisis suggests that active social support can prevent social disintegration at the community level and mental health problems for individuals.

scholarly journals The future of psychiatry

10.17816/cp63 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Norman Sartorius
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Adequate Treatment

Since the Second World War mental health programmes and psychiatry have made significant advances. Countries, as well as the United Nations, have recognized the magnitude and severity of mental health problems, and numerous national programmes have been launched to deal with them. Technology relating to the treatment of mental disorders has advanced and significant progress has been made in terms of knowledge regarding the functioning of the brain. The awareness of the need to protect the human rights of those with mental illness has increased. National and regional programmes against stigma and the consequent discrimination of those with mental illness, have been launched in many countries. Associations bringing together those who have experienced mental illness and their relatives, have come into existence in many countries. While these are great steps forward, more work is necessary to complete these advances. In low- and middle-income countries, the vast majority of people with mental disorders do not receive adequate treatment. Even in highly industrialized countries, a third of people with severe forms of mental illness are not receiving the appropriate therapy. Laws concerning mental health are outdated in many countries. The protection of the human rights of the mentally ill is incomplete and imperfect. The emphasis on economic gain and the digitalization of medicine in recent years has not helped. On occasions, this has even slowed down the development of mental health services, and the provision of mental healthcare. Thus, psychiatry must still deal with the challenges of the past century, while facing new demands and tasks. Among the new tasks for psychiatry are undoubtedly reforms which will allow (i) the provision of appropriate care of people with comorbid mental and physical disorders, (ii) the application of interventions leading to the primary prevention of mental and neurological disorders, and (iii) a radical reform of the education of psychiatrists and other mental health workers, dealing with mental illness. Collaboration with other stakeholders in the field of mental health and medicine, will be of crucial importance in relation to all these tasks.

Stigmatisation of mental illness in the workplace: evidence and consequences

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Bezborodovs ◽  
G. Thornicroft
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Workplace Stigma

SummaryWork plays an important part in everyday life. For people experiencing mental health problems employment may both provide a source of income, improved self-esteem and stability, and influence the course and outcomes of the disorder. Yet in many countries the work-place consistently surfaces as the context where people with mental health problems feel stigmatised and discriminated the most. This paper will review the existing evidence of stigma and discrimination in the workplace, consider the consequences of workplace stigma on the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, and discuss implications for further action.

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