Disability and quality of life impact of mental disorders in Europe: results from the European Study of the Epidemiology of Mental Disorders (ESEMeD) project

Abstract

The results suggest that mental disorders are important determinants of work role disability and quality of life, often outnumbering the impact of common chronic physical disorders.

Health-related quality of life among children with mental disorders: a systematic review

“…More than half of the children with mental disorders were on psychotropic medication during the timeframe to which the HRQOL assessment referred (this criterion was introduced to exclude medical treatment as a potential confounder) 11. Medication unknown and more than half of the children with mental disorders were likely on medication (e.g., children treated in a psychiatric clinic) 12. No descriptive statistics (group means, SD and N) reported, computable or provided (to potentially resolve this deficiency, authors were contacted repeatedly and were asked to send us the data)…”

“…In studies involving adults, those with mental disorders consistently report lower HRQOL than healthy controls [12][13][14]. In general, children have been less frequently considered in HRQOL studies than adults [15].…”

Mental health rehabilitation in a care farm context: A descriptive review of Norwegian intervention studies

“…People with mental health disorders tend to suffer from stigmatization, low quality of life, isolation, loneliness, and low self-esteem [1][2][3][4], and they are often excluded from ordinary work [5]. Participating in a meaningful, daily occupation has been shown to be especially important for people in such a situation, as through work, they can obtain positive experiences, like feeling needed, getting support and understanding, and having a purpose in daily life [6][7][8].…”

Familial risk factors in social anxiety disorder: calling for a family-oriented approach for targeted prevention and early intervention

“…SAD places a substantial strain upon the health care system [2], with only few costs related to SAD-specific treatment such as psychiatric and non-psychiatric care, hospitalization, and prescription drugs. Among the anxiety or mood disorders, SAD has the lowest treatment rates [44,85,95], probably because the disorder is hardly detected by primary care physicians, affected individuals are afraid to disclose an illness condition, or because of financial strains and uncertainty over where to seek help [81].…”