Social inclusion, stigma and discrimination relating to employment and physical health: the experiences of people with a bipolar disorder diagnosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 38 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Bonnington ◽  
D Rose ◽  
F Callard
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination

scholarly journals Older men with bipolar disorder diagnosed in early and later life: Physical health morbidity and general hospital service use

2018 ◽  
Vol 241 ◽  
pp. 269-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osvaldo P. Almeida ◽  
Graeme J. Hankey ◽  
Bu B. Yeap ◽  
Jonathan Golledge ◽  
Leon Flicker
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Hospital Service

Spanish Consensus on Physical Health in Patients with Bipolar Disorder

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
J. Saiz-Ruiz ◽  
J. Bobes ◽  
E. Vieta ◽  
J. Mostaza
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity

Background and objective:Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness which may affect between 2% and 5% of the population. These patients present much higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general population. In addition to a higher mortality rate from suicide, they also have a higher prevalence of other physical disorders.The purpose of this consensus is to establish recommendations for diagnostic procedures and clinical interventions in order to control the risk factors which have repercussions on the physical health of the patients.Methods:After carrying out a systematic review of medical co-morbidity and mortality rates in bipolar disorder, two multidisciplinary consensus meetings were held in which 31 psychiatrists and 11 experts from other medical specialities participated.Working groups were formed for each speciality for the purposes of adapting the guidelines applied in the general population to these patients.Results:The bibliographical review revealed an increased risk of hypertension, obesity, smoking, pulmonary diseases, migraine and HIV infection. There is evidence of higher mortality rates from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and infections, as well as from suicide. The expert group reached consensus on a series of basic measures for detecting medical co-morbidity. The resulting recommendations will be validated by Spanish Psychiatry and General Medicine Associations.Conclusion:The physical health of patients with bipolar disorder could be improved. It is hoped that the publication of this consensus will have an impact in terms of better psychosocial functioning, quality of life and life expectancy for these patients in Spain.

scholarly journals Physical health of patients with bipolar disorder

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 4-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan H. Young ◽  
Lucio Oldani
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Physical Health

scholarly journals Social Outcomes of School Leavers With Cerebral Palsy Living in Victoria

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Imms ◽  
Dinah Reddihough ◽  
Daisy A. Shepherd ◽  
Anne Kavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Social Outcomes ◽  
Parental Home ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
The Social

Objective: In Australia, the National Disability Strategy provides a framework to guide actions and investment to achieve equity in social inclusion and economic participation for people with disability. We investigated the social outcomes of school leavers with cerebral palsy (CP) in Victoria, Australia and explored the determinants of desirable outcomes.Methods: We used the Victorian CP Register to invite all adults with CP aged 18–25 years (n = 649). On-line and/or paper-based surveys explored participation in education, employment, community activities, living situation, relationships and life satisfaction. Functional and health status data were collected. Social outcomes were summarized descriptively and compared between individuals with CP and non-disabled peers aged 18–25 years from the Household Income and Labor Dynamics in Australia dataset. Within the CP cohort we explored whether physical and mental health and level of functioning were associated with social outcomes. In addition, a descriptive comparison was undertaken between the social outcomes of the current CP cohort with that of a previously reported 2007 cohort.Results: Ninety participants (57% male; mean age 22.4 years (SD: 2.2) in 2020; 61.1% self-reported) provided data for analyses; response rate 16.9%. CP characteristics were similar between respondents and non-respondents. In comparison to similar aged peers, 79.8% had completed secondary school (compared to 83.2%); 32.6% (compared to 75.8%) were in paid work; 87.5% (compared to 48.2%) were living in their parental home; and 3.4% (compared to 31.6%) were married or partnered. Individuals with CP and higher levels of functional capacity and better physical health were more likely to undertake post-secondary education. Higher levels of functional capacity and physical health, as well as lower mental health status were associated with being employed.Conclusions: While foundational education completion rates were similar to non-disabled peers, significant gaps in social outcomes remain, including residence in the parental home and single status. While addressing these issues is challenging, substantial efforts are needed to reduce these disparities—work that needs to be done in collaboration with people with CP and their families.

Spanish Consensus on Physical Health in Patients with Bipolar Disorder

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
J. Saiz-Ruiz ◽  
J. Bobes ◽  
E. Vieta ◽  
J. Mostaza
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity

Background and objective:Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness which may affect between 2% and 5% of the population. These patients present much higher morbidity and mortality rates than the general population. In addition to a higher mortality rate from suicide, they also have a higher prevalence of other physical disorders.The purpose of this consensus is to establish recommendations for diagnostic procedures and clinical interventions in order to control the risk factors which have repercussions on the physical health of the patients.Methods:After carrying out a systematic review of medical co-morbidity and mortality rates in bipolar disorder, two multidisciplinary consensus meetings were held in which 31 psychiatrists and 11 experts from other medical specialities participated.Working groups were formed for each speciality for the purposes of adapting the guidelines applied in the general population to these patients.Results:The bibliographical review revealed an increased risk of hypertension, obesity, smoking, pulmonary diseases, migraine and HIV infection. There is evidence of higher mortality rates from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and infections, as well as from suicide. The expert group reached consensus on a series of basic measures for detecting medical co-morbidity. The resulting recommendations will be validated by Spanish Psychiatry and General Medicine Associations.Conclusion:The physical health of patients with bipolar disorder could be improved. It is hoped that the publication of this consensus will have an impact in terms of better psychosocial functioning, quality of life and life expectancy for these patients in Spain.

Spanish Consensus on Physical Health of Patients With Bipolar Disorder

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Julio Bobes ◽  
Jerónimo Sáiz Ruiz ◽  
José Manuel Montes ◽  
José Mostaza ◽  
Fernando Rico-Villademoros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Physical Health
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