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K.M.H.A Article List
Introduction to articles written by Authors
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Alcohol and Depression.  |
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Mental Health & Exercise |
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Mental Illness and Stigma . by Joan Murphy Much of our knowledge on the effects of stigma has been informed by studies on attitudes and beliefs about the mentally ill. Stigma has been shown to have detrimental consequences, such as negatively affecting people’s willingness to begin treatment and reducing the amount of successful social interactions. It can be rightly seen as the most important barrier facing mental illness today. Mental Illness and Stigma |
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Binge Drinking & Youth Culture. By Dr. Caroline Smyth As Irish affluence has increased over the last 15 years, society has seen both the rates of suicide and binge drinking increase. Alcohol abuse among any group, but especially among young people is a serious and concerning issue. Binge Drinking & Youth Culture |
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Sociocultural Factors in Irish Adolesent Suicide. By Dr. Caroline Smyth Sociocultural Factors in Irish Adolescent Suicide. Suicide among adolescents must be seen, not simply as a psychiatric or mental health problem but as one in which the community, the culture and the schools have an essential role to play. ‘Role Status’ difficulties (or as William Glasser puts it ‘failure to achieve a success identity’) are seen as the root cause of one’s turning to self-destructive behaviour. These difficulties are exacerbated by Ireland’s recent cultural change to a consumer-driven society where perceived status is seen as all-important. In this context any health promotion must be presented as ‘emotional health promotion’ or ‘personal development’. Sociocultural Factors in Irish Adolesent Suicide |
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Ageing By Dr. Gearoid O'Donnchadh Strangely, the study of aging is only of the last 45 years. That, in itself, is an indication of the little importance that was attached to the study of the elderly and to the elderly themselves. People spoke blithely of ‘the golden years’ and then, by and large, ignored those who occupied that state. Indeed, an excuse may be advanced for this neglect, in that, until some way through the last century, there were not many old people around. Aging Article |
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Anorexia Nervosa By Dr. Claire Craven Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder which affects about 1% of adolescent girls. It presents most commonly in mid - adolescence and girls are affected up to 10 times more than boys. This article deals with it’s clinical presentation, it’s causes, the course of the illness, treatment and what services are available in Ireland for adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa Anorxeia Nervosa |
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Mental
Health and Social Inclusion By Diarmuid Ring This article attempts to focus on Inclusion and Integration in the Irish Mental Health System from a service-user's point of view. Some of the concepts cited include in-groups versus out-groups, personal experiences both of exclusion and inclusion, lack of partnership between user and professional and some valuable expert insights. The author's main objective for this article is to encourage broad and productive discussion and debate. Mental Health and Social Inclusion |
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Success
and Failure Identity
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The
Trauma of Sexual Violence
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Sociological Insight into 'Mental Illness' By Dr. Gearóid O'Donnchadha 'Mental illness' is seen as the result of a successful stigmatization of an individual whose behaviour is seen as 'different'. There are some conditions that require medication but, in most cases, what is required is the education of the public to enable them to see the process of stigmstization in which they are unconsciously a part. A Sciological Insight into Mental Illness
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Bullying
an introduction to information and Perspectives Updated! By John Doyle This an introductory article to the topic of “bullying”, which includes a range of definitions of the term and approaches to the problem originating from both educational and occupational contexts. The author speaks firstly to persons, who may be experiencing, or have experienced bullying, with a focus on feelings which may arise, and practical steps toward some solutions to distress. A number of established programmes to address bullying in an educational context are highlighted. Bullying, an introduction to information and Perspectives |
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Attitudes
to Mental Illness By Diarmuid Ring As a student of social sciences this very important theme of attitudes, stigma and the breaking down of stereotypical myths both intrigued and challenged me as a mental health service-user. The perceptions and labels surrounding mental illness remain negative even though proven statistics as outlined in the article do very positively point to the contrary. From my own experiences, I felt the need to encourage people to speak out unashamedly- with, of course, professional and social supports- so that we may forge a more openly informed society - a society that is not so continually afraid. Attitudes to Mental Illness
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Social Basis of Suicide By Dr. Gearóid O'Donnchadha Suicide is seen as an individual thing, and its prevention largely a matter for intervention at an individual level. This paper lays out the alternative, sociological view, based on the work of Emile Durkheim which sees suicide as an indication of a troubled society. Rates of suicide differ because of different levels of social cohesion in societies. Only the conquest of individualism and the growth of social solidarity will reduce the rate of suicide. The Social Basis of Suicide
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Depression
- An Overview of this Common Illness By Dr. Eamonn Shanahan Depression affects 40% of people at some stage in their lives. This article identifies the different types of depression and how it can be diagnosed. It also looks at safe effective treatments and tells us why we should treat depression seriously. Depression- An Overview |
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Personal Experience By Diarmuid Ring This article summarises some of my experiences as a service-user in both private and public systems of psychiatric care. It sketches my progression from adolescence to adulthood outlining key points, albeit brief, to illustrate indicators common to my fellow service-users. There is mention of K.M.H.A schools survey forming valid links to these personal experiences. A Personal Experience
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