PICU – Aggressive incidents on a psychiatric intensive care unit

Aggressive incidents on a psychiatric intensive care unit, Psychiatric Bulletin (2008) 32: 455-458
Abstract:
This study looked at patient aggressive behaviour on an Irish psychiatric intensive care unit, and whether it was related to diagnosis, patient’s insight and symptomatology. Each aggressive incident was recorded throughout the patient’s stay using the Staff-Observed Aggression Scale.
RESULTS
Ninety-nine individuals were [...]

Abortion and mental health disorders: evidence from a 30-year longitudinal study

Abortion and mental health disorders: evidence from a 30-year longitudinal study The British Journal of Psychiatry (2008) 193: 444-451
Abstract:
Research on the links between abortion and mental health has been limited by design problems and relatively weak evidence.
Aims
To examine the links between pregnancy outcomes and mental health outcomes.
Method
Data were gathered on the pregnancy [...]