Browsing by Subject "Mental illness"
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A critical synthesis of interventions to reduce stigma attached to mental illness
(AOSIS, 2014)Background: Interventions have been developed and implemented to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness. However, mental healthcare users are still stigmatised. Objective: The objective of this study was to critically ... -
Cyberbullying and its effects on the mental well-being of adolescents
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)Studies investigating the effects of cyberbullying on the mental well-being of adolescents are needed to guide the development of preventive and protective measures for cyberbullying. Although a substantial number of studies ... -
Experiences and coping strategies of caregivers of people living with mental illness in Emfuleni Local Municipality
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Inspired by an experience during block practicums as a 4th year Student Social Worker at Vaal Mental Health, an organisation working with people living with mental illness and their families. The researcher observed different ... -
Legal Aspects with Regard to Mentally Ill Offenders in South Africa
(2015)The purpose of this note is to discuss legal aspects with regard to mentally ill offenders with specific reference to the defence raised as a result of mental illness. In order to fully understand this defence it is important ... -
Non-pharmacological and pharmacological approaches for psychiatric disorders: re-appraisal and insights from zebrafish models
(Elsevier, 2020)Acute and chronic stressors are common triggers of human mental illnesses. Experimental animal models and their cross-species translation to humans are critical for understanding of the pathogenesis of stress-related ... -
Stakeholders’ views regarding their role as support system for people with mental illness and their families in rural South Africa
(Springer, 2019)The diverse needs associated with mental illness warrant for the provision of mental health care by various sources. The South African government recognises the involvement of stakeholders as a potential means of narrowing ...
