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03.10.2015 | Brief Report

Money and Mental Illness: A Study of the Relationship Between Poverty and Serious Psychological Problems

verfasst von: Ingemar Ljungqvist, Alain Topor, Henrik Forssell, Idor Svensson, Larry Davidson

Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal | Ausgabe 7/2016

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Abstract

Several studies have indicated a co-occurrence between mental problems, a bad economy, and social isolation. Medical treatments focus on reducing the extent of psychiatric problems. Recent research, however, has highlighted the possible effects of social initiatives. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between severe mental illness, economic status, and social relations. Method: a financial contribution per month was granted to 100 individuals with severe mental illnesses for a 9-month period. Assessments of the subjects were made before the start of the intervention and after 7 months’ duration. A comparison group including treatment as usual only was followed using the same instruments. Significant improvements were found for depression and anxiety, social networks, and sense of self. No differences in functional level were found. Social initiatives may have treatment and other beneficial effects and should be integrated into working contextually with persons with severe mental illnesses.

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Titel: Money and Mental Illness: A Study of the Relationship Between Poverty and Serious Psychological Problems
verfasst von: Ingemar Ljungqvist
Alain Topor
Henrik Forssell
Idor Svensson
Larry Davidson
Publikationsdatum: 03.10.2015
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Community Mental Health Journal / Ausgabe 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9950-9

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