Exposure to the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland influences the clinical presentation of schizophrenia
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01/07/2008
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<p>Introduction: This study investigates the effect of exposure to "The Troubles" (the period of civil unrest from 1968 onwards) in Northern Ireland on symptomatology in people with schizophrenia.</p> <p>Method: Eighty-two participants were assessed on a number of psychiatric rating scales and on measures of trauma, including an instrument designed to assess exposure to "Troubles"-related trauma.</p> <p>Results: People with schizophrenia and a history of exposure to "The Troubles" had significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, dissociative symptoms and number of admissions compared to those patients with no such exposure.</p> <p>Discussion: "Troubles"-related trauma has a direct effect on the presentation of schizophrenia in Northern Ireland. Specific therapeutic intervention may be required in order to help patients come to terms with their experiences. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.</p> |
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eng |
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess |
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Mulholland , C , Boyle , C , Huda , U , Clarke , L , Meenagh , C , Dempster , M & Shannon , C 2008 , ' Exposure to the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland influences the clinical presentation of schizophrenia ' Schizophrenia Research , vol 102 , no. 1-3 , pp. 278-282 . DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2008.02.012 |
Palavras-Chave | #Schizophrenia #Trauma |
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