This study examines the degree to which perceptions of open communication between patients and staff affect patients’ mental health. Open disclosure correlated independently with lower levels of depression at baselineand a predicted significant decrease in depression over time. Other interpersonal characteristics (limited equality, respect and helpfulness) did not correlate with depression or subjective well-being at…
This is a mediation analysis, i.e. it looks at the mechanisms that underly the known interdependence of physical and mental health. The authors investigate how social interaction and lifestyle choices mediate the effect of physical health on mental health and vice versa.
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry in June 2020 has shown that adults with depressive symptoms experience an increased risk of mortality across the world and in different settings, especially in urban areas. In this cohort study of 145 862 participants in 21 countries, cardiovascular events and death increased by 20% in people with 4…
This review focuses on the identification of patients with personality disorders in acute care and provides an overview of evidence-based behavioural and pharmacological interventions. (1) Personality disorders, pervasive patterns of maladaptive behaviours, thoughts, and emotions that can wreak havoc in the patient’s interpersonal life and are a major challenge in an acute care setting. Having…
This links to the page that has been setup by mind, the mental health charity. The information is particularly there to help you cope if you are feeling anxious or worried about coronavirus, you are staying at home and avoiding public places, following Government advice that we should stay at home as much as possible,…
