The objective of this study is to clarify the difference of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) profiles by disease category with the SF-36 questionnaires, and to examine the possibility of application for a longitudinal study. A number of subjects was 536, specifically 127 men and 409 women. For all of the eight domains, Cronbach's alpha exceeded 0.7. Categories in which all of the domains ...

We refute the controversial statement that addiction is not a brain disorder. Extensive peer-reviewed studies support underlying neurobiological and neurogenetic basis of addiction’s “disease model.” In 70s 80s, few clinical scientists suggested it possible to use behavioral training teach controlled drinking. However, this model failed drastically increased labeling stigmatization. Additionall...

This is one of a number of reports due to emerge from WHO's recently completed study of the frequency, recognition, management and outcome of mental disorder in primary care. Spread over 14 countries, the study's size and sophistication are breath-taking. Screening tools and diagnostic instruments were reliable and valid; contact rates initially, and at one-year follow-up, were acceptable, and ...

BACKGROUND Poor mental health constitutes a considerable global public health burden with approximately half of all cases of poor mental health having their onset before the age of 14 years. The identification of modifiable risk factors early in life is therefore essential to prevention, however, there are presently very few longitudinal studies on health behaviours for mental health to inform ...

The mental health protection of the population is an urgent direction public policy in field care, given increase prevalence disorders among population. Topical are issues increasing efficiency dispensary observation patients with illness light approval Procedure for a person suffering from chronic and protracted disorder severe persistent or often exacerbated painful manifestations, approved b...

Physical and sexual violence are common forms of abuse that those impacted by human trafficking face. The growing collection research reveals victims extreme often suffer from serious long-lasting health consequences. Fractures, gashes, mutilations, along with persistent discomfort headaches, dramatic weight loss, signs chronic infectious illnesses, have all been connected to trafficking. Women...

Social functioning deficits are a core component of schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and may emerge years prior to the onset of diagnosable illness. The current study prospectively examines the relation between teacher-rated childhood social dysfunction and later mental illness among participants who were at genetic high-risk for schizophrenia and controls (n=244). The teacher-rated social fun...

Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often continue to exhibit significant impairment in academic, occupational, and social functioning throughout adulthood. In addition, children with ADHD are at increased risk for developing alcoholism and other drug addictions, especially if alcoholism or ADHD exists in other family members. Alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse may dev...

Background The characteristic differences among the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in terms of trade and investment, society and cultural values, medical information and technology, and the living and working environment have become major health problems in terms of mental disorders. The purpose of this article is to identify the gaps in those aspects, to propose mental health and men...