Highlights of this issue

Abstract

Presents some of the major topics of this issue. These are as follows. "Adolescence: ADHD, Substance misuse and Psychosis:" Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood, which can persist into adult life and can then be associated with significant drug and alcohol misuse and in some cases with antisocial behavior. "Psychosocial intervention in self-harm and Schizophrenia:" Reducing the suicide rate is a priority for any society. Interventions can be guided at the population level, such as only dispensing small amounts of medication that are commonly used in attempts, or identifying high-risk groups and providing input to reduce risk. "Neuroimaging and Migration:" Auditory hallucinations are associated with activation of the auditory cortices in patients with schizophrenia; Discrimination and consultants and mental health: Frequent experiences of discrimination are associated with increased psychological distress; suggest that socio-economic disadvantage could explain a quarter of this relationship, with chronic stress and lack of social relations being possible mediators in the relationship between discrimination and poorer health. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)