Adherence to antidepressants

Farinde, Abimbola

doi:10.4103/2045-080x.111581

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“…Almost a third had been prescribed antidepressants at the time of the offence but we were unable to confirm if medication was being taken as instructed. Non-adherence is estimated to occur in 50 % of patients prescribed antidepressants, which can lead to an increased risk of adverse symptoms [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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Homicide–suicide and the role of mental disorder: a national consecutive case series

Flynn

Gask

Appleby

et al. 2016

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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PurposeThere is a lack of robust empirical research examining mental disorder and homicide–suicide. Primary care medical records are seldom used in homicide–suicide research. The aims of this study were to describe the characteristics of offenders and victims; determine the prevalence of mental disorder and contact with mental health services and examine adverse events prior to the offence.MethodsThis was a mixed-methods study based on a consecutive case series of offences in England and Wales occurring between 2006 and 2008. 60 homicide–suicides were recorded. Data sources included coroner’s records, police files, General Practice (GP) and specialist mental health records, and newspaper articles.ResultsThe results show that most victims were spouse/partners and/or children. Most perpetrators were male (88 %) and most victims were female (77 %). The incidents were commonly preceded by relationship breakdown and separation. 62 % had mental health problems. A quarter visited a GP for emotional distress within a month of the incident. Few had been in recent contact with mental health services before the incident (12 %). Self-harm (26 %) and domestic violence (39 %) were common.ConclusionIn conclusion, GPs cannot be expected to prevent homicide–suicide directly, but they can reduce risk generally, via the treatment of depression and recognising the risks associated with domestic violence.

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Homicide–suicide and the role of mental disorder: a national consecutive case series

Flynn

Gask

Appleby

et al. 2016

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol

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“…According to their scores, 58 participants reported minimal symptoms, 18 mild symptoms, 13 moderate symptoms, and 3 severe symptoms of depression. Even assuming all of the participants belong to the general population and lack a history of clinical depression, 11 reported considerable symptoms of depression having scored 21 or higher on the scale (Farinde, 2013).…”

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“…Each item includes four statements which reflect the degree of the severity of the manifestation ranging from neutral to severe and participants are to choose the one that best describes their attitude at the present time (Beck et al, 1961). Scores of 0-9 on the BDI indicate minimal depressive symptoms, scores of 10-16 indicate mild depressive symptoms, scores of 17-29 indicate moderate depressive symptoms, and scores of 30-63 indicate severe depressive symptoms (Farinde, 2013). For the general population, people with no clinical history of depression, a score of 21 or over is indicative of depression (Farinde, 2013).…”

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“…Scores of 0-9 on the BDI indicate minimal depressive symptoms, scores of 10-16 indicate mild depressive symptoms, scores of 17-29 indicate moderate depressive symptoms, and scores of 30-63 indicate severe depressive symptoms (Farinde, 2013). For the general population, people with no clinical history of depression, a score of 21 or over is indicative of depression (Farinde, 2013). Cronbach's alpha coefficient was .87 for the present study.…”

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Facebook usage and quality of life of individuals with visual impairments

Gkatzola

Papadopoulos

2022

British Journal of Visual Impairment

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The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of Facebook usage on the quality of life of individuals with visual impairment while also investigating the impact of Facebook communication in comparison with face-to-face communication on quality of life. Ninety-two adult users of Facebook with visual impairment, of whom 46 lived in Greece and 46 lived abroad, participated in this study. Regarding Facebook usage, a questionnaire which investigated the frequency of various aspects of Facebook activity and Facebook communication as well as face-to-face communication was used in this study. Regarding quality of life, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, a single-item happiness scale, and the Beck Depression Inventory were employed to evaluate three different indicators of quality of life. Participants’ quality of life was relatively high. Findings showed that face-to-face communication with friends was a significant predictor of quality of life, while neither Facebook communication nor Facebook usage correlated with any of the indicators of quality of life investigated.

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Adherence to antidepressants

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Homicide–suicide and the role of mental disorder: a national consecutive case series

Homicide–suicide and the role of mental disorder: a national consecutive case series

Facebook usage and quality of life of individuals with visual impairments

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