Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to F J Dunne.
Stalking behaviour has long been recognized as causing great distress and prolonged psychological problems in many victims. Individuals subjected to stalking often feel powerless and helpless in the face of such unwelcome intrusions into their daily lives. There now seems to be a greater awareness and understanding of the phenomenon which, in turn, may encourage individuals affected to seek help.
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Sociodemographic characteristics, patterns and effects of alcohol abuse, and psychiatric morbidity were compared in 121 men and 121 women using structured interviews, and diagnostic criteria according to the DSM-III and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale were applied. Women were more likely to be binge drinkers, to have premorbid anxiety, and to be diagnosed with primary depression. Men cited social reasons for drinking, whereas women were more likely to drink to alleviate anxiety. Women also were more likely to have a family history of psychiatric disorder and/or alcohol misuse. More women were drinking at home alone than men, but almost as many were drinking openly with their spouses or friends.
Many young people experiment with alcohol and drugs and a small minority meet the criteria for substance dependency. Yet substance misuse may be overlooked in children presenting with behavioural problems, difficulties at school and associated poor academic performance. This article considers the implications for management and prevention.
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterised by generalised aches, pains, tender points, stiffness and fatigue, yet, despite increasing recognition of this syndrome as a clinical entity, its aetiology remains obscure. There is now increasing evidence that FMS represents a distinct rheumatic disorder and should not be regarded as a somatic illness secondary to psychiatric disorder.