During any outbreak of an infectious disease, the population’s psychological reactions play
a critical role in shaping both spread of the disease and the occurrence of emotional distress …

A heightened risk of domestic violence has been associated with infection-reducing measures
undertaken by governments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychiatric services can …

Urbanicity has been repeatedly associated with increased incidence of schizophrenia. This
article (a) presents results of a prospective study of urbanicity and schizophrenia in Ireland …

Despite clear evidence of a substantial biological basis to schizophrenia, there is also
evidence that social, economic and political factors have considerable relevance to the clinical …

Background Diagnostic error incurs enormous human and economic costs. The dual-process
model reasoning provides a framework for understanding the diagnostic process and …

BackgroundVery few studies have examined the cross-national prevalence of suicidal ideation
in the general population or variables associated with it.AimsTo examine the risk factors …

Background Rheumatoid arthritis is a common, disabling, autoimmune disease with
significant psychiatric sequelae. Aims We aimed to identify the prevalence of depression and …

This study aimed to identify the incidence and clinical correlates of aggression and violence
in first episode psychosis. We prospectively recruited subjects with a first episode of DSM-…

Background Suicidal ideation is believed to be part of a constellation of suicidal behaviours
that culminates in suicide. There is little information on the cross-national prevalence of all …

Asylum seekers are among the most marginalized and powerless groups in Western
societies. Unlike persons with refugee status, asylum seekers live with the constant fear of …