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Does Ganja Cause Mental Illness? Perspectives from a Population-based Assessment of Mental Health Literacy in Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.209
Pages: 
553-61
Synopsis: 
This study investigated and evaluated the mental health comprehension of a randomly selected population in Jamaica. General perceptions were significantly correlated with level of education and age, while perceptions about treatment and prevention significantly correlated with gender and education.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Mental illness is a major cause of morbidity and, globally, has a high lifetime risk. Mental health literacy is known to improve symptom recognition, care-seeking and treatment outcomes. This study therefore sought to assess the knowledge and beliefs of Jamaicans regarding the definition, aetiology, symptomatology, treatment and prevention of mental illness.

Received: 
05 Oct, 2017
Accepted: 
23 Oct, 2017
Published: 
29 Dec, 2017
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj-iss5-2017_553_561.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
mental health
mental health disorder
mental health literacy
mental illness
Journal Authors: 
WD Abel
S Longman-Mills
J Martin
DC Oshi
P Whitehorne-Smith
e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

Substance Use and Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago – The Available Prevention and Management Strategies

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.229
Pages: 
429–31
Synopsis: 
This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies.
ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies. Dealing with mental health issues is an uphill battle and an attempt will be in this paper to deal with the major issues at hand. 

Received: 
14 Aug, 2013
Accepted: 
14 Apr, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimjsep2015_429_431.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
management
Trinidad and Tobago
mental health
Disorders
prevention strategies
Journal Authors: 
J Jainarinesingh
e-Published: 20 Nov, 2015

Substance Use and Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago – The Available Prevention and Management Strategies

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.229
Synopsis: 
This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies.

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies. Dealing with mental health issues is an uphill battle and an attempt will be made in this paper to address the major issues at hand.

Received: 
14 Aug, 2013
Accepted: 
14 Apr, 2015
Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
management
Trinidad and Tobago
mental health
Disorders
prevention strategies
Journal Authors: 
J Jainarinesingh
e-Published: 09 Nov, 2015

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Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care: An Integrative Collaborative Primary Care Model – The Jamaican Experience

Issue: 
Vol 60, Issue 4 (2011) - Special Issue on WIMJ 60th Anniversary, 1951-2011
Pages: 
483–9
Synopsis: 
Despite limited resources, Jamaica has successfully integrated mental health into primary care.
 
ABSTRACT
 
PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
mental health
Integration primary care
Journal Authors: 
WD Abel
M Richards-Henry
EG Wright
D Eldemire-Shearer
e-Published: 03 Feb, 2014

Bullying, Mental Health, and Parental Involvement among Adolescents in the Caribbean

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 5 (2012) - Special Issue on Mental Health
Pages: 
504–8
Synopsis: 
A survey of 6780 early adolescents in the Cayman Islands, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago found a strong association between bullying and poor mental health.

ABSTRACT


Objective: To examine the relationships between peer victimization, mental health, and parental involvement among middle school students in the Caribbean.


Methods: Data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) conducted in the Cayman Islands, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago in 2007 were analysed using age- and gender-adjusted logistic regression models.

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_ha_abdirahman.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
mental health
Bullying
peer victimization
parenting
Journal Authors: 
HA Abdirahman
TT Bah
HL Shrestha
KH Jacobsen
e-Published: 24 Oct, 2013

Mental Health Policy and Service System Development in the English-speaking Caribbean

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 5 (2012) - Special Issue on Mental Health
Pages: 
475–82
Synopsis: 
There has been some progress in the integration of mental health policy and practice in the English-speaking Caribbean countries, however, much effort is needed to reform mental health legislation and incorporate mental health practices in primary care throughout the English-speaking Caribbean.

ABSTRACT

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_wd_abel_1.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
mental health
mental health policy
Journal Authors: 
WD Abel
D Kestel
D Eldemire-Shearer
C Sewell
P Whitehorne-Smith
e-Published: 24 Oct, 2013

Mental Health Issue

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 5 (2012) - Special Issue on Mental Health
Pages: 
473–4

Introduction

PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon en_barton.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Editorial
Keywords: 
Caribbean
mental health
Journal Authors: 
EN Barton
e-Published: 28 Aug, 2012
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