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2. The Canadian Community Health Survey: mental health and well-being.
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Gravel, Ronald, Béland, Yves, and Béland, Yves
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HEALTH surveys ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,MENTAL health services ,MENTAL illness ,SOCIAL psychiatry ,PATHOLOGICAL psychology ,PUBLIC health - Abstract
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- 2005
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3. Complementary development of prevention and mental health promotion programs for Canadian children based on contemporary scientific paradigms.
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Breton, Jean-Jacques and Breton, J J
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MENTAL health ,PSYCHIATRY ,MENTAL illness ,MENTAL illness prevention ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,ADOLESCENT psychiatry ,ATTRIBUTION (Social psychology) ,CHAOS theory ,CHILD development ,CHILD health services ,CHILD psychiatry ,HEALTH promotion ,LEARNING ,PREVENTIVE health services ,SCIENCE ,MEDICAL care for teenagers ,HUMAN services programs - Abstract
Confusion regarding definitions and standards of prevention and promotion programs is pervasive, as revealed by a review of such programs in Canada. This paper examines how a discussion of scientific paradigms can help clarify models of prevention and mental health promotion and proposes the complementary development of prevention and promotion programs. A paradigm shift in science contributed to the emergence of the transactional model, advocating multiple causes and dynamic transactions between the individual and the environment. Consequently, the view of prevention applying over a linear continuum and of single stressful events causing mental disorders may no longer be appropriate. It is the author's belief that the new science of chaos theory, which addresses processes involved in the development of systems, can be applied to child development and thus to the heart of prevention and promotion programs. Critical moments followed by transitions or near-chaotic behaviours lead to stable states better adapted to the environment. Prevention programs would focus on the critical moments and target groups at risk to reduce risk factors. Promotion programs would focus on stable states and target the general population to develop age-appropriate life skills. The concept of sensitive dependence on initial conditions and certain empirical studies suggest that the programs would have the greatest impact at the beginning of life. It is hoped that this effort to organize knowledge about conceptual models of prevention and mental health promotion programs will foster the development of these programs to meet the urgent needs of Canadian children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 1999
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4. Mental Health Status, Health Care Utilisation, and Service Satisfaction among Immigrants in Montreal: An Epidemiological Comparison.
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Whitley, Rob, JiaWei Wang, Fleury, Marie-Josee, Aihua Liu, Caron, Jean, Wang, JiaWei, and Liu, Aihua
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MENTAL health services ,IMMIGRANTS ,HEALTH facilities utilization ,HEALTH equity ,PATIENT satisfaction ,MENTAL health ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,COMPARATIVE studies ,PSYCHOLOGY of immigrants ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL cooperation ,RESEARCH ,RESEARCH funding ,EVALUATION research ,DISEASE prevalence - Abstract
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- 2017
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5. A Population-Based Study of Postpartum Mental Health Service Use by Immigrant Women in Ontario, Canada.
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Vigod, Simone, Sultana, Anjum, Kinwah Fung, Hussain-Shamsy, Neesha, Dennis, Cindy-Lee, and Fung, Kinwah
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PERINATAL mood & anxiety disorders ,MENTAL illness ,MENTAL health services ,WOMEN immigrants ,MENTAL health ,MENTAL illness treatment ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,HOSPITAL care ,IMMIGRANTS ,PUERPERAL disorders ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
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- 2016
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6. Perceived Stigma among Recipients of Mental Health Care in the General Canadian Population.
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Patten, Scott B., Williams, Jeanne V. A., Lavorato, Dina H., Bulloch, Andrew G. M., Charbonneau, Manon, Gautam, Mamta, Moss, Pippa, Abbey, Susan, and Stuart, Heather
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SOCIAL stigma ,PEOPLE with mental illness ,MENTAL health services ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,STATISTICAL bootstrapping ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,MENTAL illness treatment ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,MENTAL illness ,PREJUDICES - Abstract
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- 2016
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7. Misattributions and Potential Consequences: The Case of Child Mental Health Problems and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
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McLennan, John D.
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CHILD psychology ,MENTAL health ,FETAL alcohol syndrome ,ALCOHOL drinking risk factors ,PHYSICAL abuse ,NEURODEVELOPMENTAL treatment ,DISEASE risk factors ,PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,MENTAL illness ,ATTRIBUTION (Social psychology) ,ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder ,MEDICAL protocols ,COMORBIDITY ,PSYCHOLOGY ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
The article focuses on consequences of child mental health and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Topics discussed include problem of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) associated with fetal alcohol syndrome, children referred to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) clinics are found to have risk exposures in addition to PAE like physical abuse and exposure to parental substance use after birth, and requirement of evidence in alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) diagnosis.
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- 2015
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8. Prevalence and profile of people with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders within a comprehensive mental health system.
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Rush, Brian and Koegl, Christopher J.
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PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities ,SUBSTANCE abuse ,MENTAL health ,PUBLIC health ,PERSONALITY disorders ,INPATIENT care ,RURAL population ,HEALTH education ,DIAGNOSIS of alcoholism ,PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis ,PERSONALITY disorder diagnosis ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,DIAGNOSIS of schizophrenia ,SUBSTANCE abuse diagnosis ,AFFECTIVE disorders ,ALCOHOLISM ,OUTPATIENT medical care ,COMPARATIVE studies ,DUAL diagnosis ,HOSPITAL admission & discharge ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL cooperation ,PATIENTS ,RESEARCH ,SCHIZOPHRENIA ,SURVEYS ,COMORBIDITY ,EVALUATION research ,ANXIETY disorders ,CROSS-sectional method ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Objective: To examine the prevalence and profile of people with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders in relation to numerous demographic, diagnostic, and needs-related variables across a comprehensive system of mental health services using a standard methodology.Method: Data were collected on cases (n = 9839) sampled from specialty tertiary inpatient, specialty outpatient, and community-based mental health programs. Status with respect to co-occurring disorders was based on recorded diagnosis of substance use disorder and the substance abuse measure within the Colorado Client Assessment Record. The demographic and needs profile was compared across groups with or without co-occurring disorders within each level of care.Results: Overall, the prevalence of co-occurring disorders was 18.5%, and highest among clients receiving specialty tertiary inpatient care (28%), and within selected subpopulations such as younger adults (55%) and those with personality disorders (34%). There were few differences between groups based on co-occurring disorders in the specialty inpatient programs. For outpatient and community settings, the clients with co-occurring disorders were distinguished by a more impaired and complex needs profile and more likely to be young, single, male, and of low education. Across all levels of care, having a co-occurring disorder was strongly associated with antisocial and challenging behaviour, legal involvement, and risk of suicide or self-harm.Conclusion: The prevalence estimate of co-occurring disorders is likely representative of a multilevel system of care that serves a large, mixed urban and rural population. Results highlight the need to focus on specific subpopulations and sectors in pursuit of more integrated treatment and support for their mental health and addictions problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2008
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9. Suicide and its prevention among older adults.
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Heisel, Marnin J.
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SUICIDE prevention ,OLDER people ,SUICIDE victims ,MORTALITY ,MENTAL health ,SUICIDAL behavior ,MENTAL illness ,SOCIAL networks ,PUBLIC health ,OLDER men with mental illness ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,SUICIDE & psychology ,COMPARATIVE studies ,HEALTH status indicators ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,PSYCHOLOGY ,RESEARCH ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,EVALUATION research ,MENTAL health services administration - Abstract
Objective: To review the research on the epidemiology, risk and resiliency, assessment, treatment, and prevention of late-life suicide.Method: I reviewed mortality statistics. I searched MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases for research on suicide risk and resiliency and for randomized controlled trials with suicidal outcomes. I also reviewed mental health outreach and suicide prevention initiatives.Results: Approximately 12/100,000 individuals aged 65 years or over die by suicide in Canada annually. Suicide is most prevalent among older white men; risk is associated with suicidal ideation or behaviour, mental illness, personality vulnerability, medical illness, losses and poor social supports, functional impairment, and low resiliency. Novel measures to assess late-life suicide features are under development. Few randomized treatment trials exist with at-risk older adults.Conclusions: Research is needed on risk and resiliency and clinical assessment and interventions for at-risk older adults. Collaborative outreach strategies might aid suicide prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2006
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10. Are mental health services for children distributed according to needs?
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Blais, Régis, Breton, Jean-Jacques, Fournier, Mylène, St-Georges, Marie, Berthiaume, Claude, Blais, Régis, and Fournier, Mylène
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CHILD mental health services ,CHILD psychology ,MENTAL health ,CHILD psychiatry ,MENTAL health services ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,MENTAL illness ,CHILD health services ,COMPARATIVE studies ,HEALTH planning ,HOSPITAL care ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL needs assessment ,MEDICAL care use ,MEDICAL cooperation ,REHABILITATION of people with mental illness ,RESEARCH ,EVALUATION research - Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) to determine whether publicly funded mental health services and resources available in 4 large regions in the province of Quebec were distributed according to the mental health needs of children aged 6 to 14 years and 2) to assess whether the variations in mental health services and resources across the 4 regions had changed over a 5-year period.Methods: Indicators of need according to the child's parent (presence of mental disorder, measure of adaptation, and perception of need for help) from an epidemiologic survey of 2400 noninstitutionalized children were compared with both in-school and community professional resources and with physician and hospital services in 1992-1993. Resource and service data were also collected for 1997-1998. Resource and service data came from professional colleges and government administrative databases.Results: No significant regional differences were found for need indicators, but there were large discrepancies in mental health resources and services in 1992-1993. Differences in professional resources were largest for special education teachers in the school system and for psychiatrists in the community. The regional differences in resources and services were as large in 1997-1998 as they were in 1992-1993.Conclusions: Despite universal health care in Quebec and a government mental health policy stressing equity of access, the available mental health resources for children aged 6 to 14 years are not distributed across regions according to needs. More evidence-based planning is required, specifically using epidemiologic survey data, to match resources to needs and to monitor changes over time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2003
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11. Canadian psychiatric inpatient religious commitment: an association with mental health.
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Baetz, Marilyn, Larson, David B, Marcoux, Gene, Bowen, Rudy, and Griffin, Ron
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RELIGIOUSNESS ,MENTAL health ,PSYCHOTHERAPY patients ,MENTAL illness treatment ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,MENTAL illness ,ADAPTABILITY (Personality) ,COMPARATIVE studies ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,PROGNOSIS ,PSYCHIATRIC hospitals ,PSYCHOLOGICAL tests ,PSYCHOLOGY & religion ,RESEARCH ,SPIRITUALITY ,EVALUATION research ,TREATMENT effectiveness - Abstract
Background: Research indicates that religion may have a positive effect on coping and possibly enhance clinical outcomes. This study aims to determine the level of religious interest of psychiatric inpatients and to assess whether religious commitment has an impact on selected outcome variables.Methods: There were 88 consecutive adult patients (50% men) who were admitted to a Canadian tertiary care psychiatry inpatient unit and were interviewed about their religious beliefs and practices. Patients with a Beck Depression score of 12 or more were included for outcome analysis.Results: A total of 59% believed in a God who rewards and punishes, 27% had a high frequency of worship attendance, and 35% prayed once or more daily. More frequent worship attenders had less severe depressive symptoms, shorter current length of stay, higher satisfaction with life, and lower rates of current and lifetime alcohol abuse (P < 0.05), when compared with those with less frequent or no worship attendance. In contrast, private spirituality was associated with lower depressive symptoms and current alcohol use only (P < 0.05), and prayer frequency had no significant associations.Discussion: This study indicates that certain religious practices may protect against severity of symptoms, hospital use, and enhance life satisfaction among psychiatric inpatients. This is the first known Canadian study that examines religious commitment among psychiatric inpatients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2002
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12. Homeless shelter users in the postdeinstitutionalization era.
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Stuart, HL, Arboleda-Florez, J, Stuart, H L, and Arboleda-Flórez, J
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HOMELESS persons ,SYMPTOMS ,HEALTH facilities ,MENTAL health ,PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,COMPARATIVE studies ,DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION ,HEALTH service areas ,HUMANITARIANISM ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,RESEARCH ,TIME ,EVALUATION research ,CROSS-sectional method ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Objective: To describe the psychiatric symptomatology and mental health service needs of homeless shelter users in Calgary, Alberta. Data were collected as part of a broad-based community action initiative designed to reduce the problem of homelessness.Methods: A semistructured interview was conducted with a representative sample of 250 emergency shelter users. Mental health problems were measured through self-reports of 9 psychiatric symptoms known to be related to illnesses prevalent among homeless populations (depression, anxiety, and psychoses). The CAGE alcohol screen was also used.Results: Three-quarters of the sample expressed some symptomatology. About one-third were estimated to have a significant mental health problem. The lifetime prevalence of alcohol abuse was 33.6%. Higher levels of psychiatric symptomatology appeared to relate to a wide range of hardships, personal and public health risks, addictive behaviours, victimization, economic and interpersonal life events, dissatisfaction, and stress. Also, those with significant symptomatology frequently needed mental health care services but often did not know where to access them.Conclusions: The prevalence of mental health and substance abuse problems within homeless populations is significant and associated with considerable hardship as well as personal and public health risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2000
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13. Mental illness and violence: an epidemiological appraisal of the evidence.
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Arboleda-Flórez, J. and Arboleda-Flórez, J
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MENTAL illness ,MENTAL health ,PSYCHOSES ,VIOLENCE ,CRIMINALS ,PATHOLOGICAL psychology ,MENTAL health services ,DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION ,CAUSATION (Criminal law) ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CRIME ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,RESEARCH ,COMORBIDITY ,EVALUATION research ,RELATIVE medical risk - Abstract
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- 1998
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14. Nature of pathology: the character of danger implicit in functional impairment.
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Leighton, Alexander H., Murphy, Jane M., Leighton, A H, and Murphy, J M
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PATHOLOGY ,MENTAL illness ,PSYCHIATRY ,MENTAL health ,BEHAVIORAL medicine ,MEDICAL sciences ,EPIDEMIOLOGY ,NEUROSCIENCES ,APPLIED psychology ,CLASSIFICATION of mental disorders ,PSYCHIATRIC diagnosis ,PSYCHIATRIC epidemiology ,FUNCTIONAL assessment ,MEDICAL screening ,SOCIAL adjustment ,DISEASE incidence ,CROSS-sectional method - Abstract
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- 1997
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