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The occurrence and experience of psychotic disorders are shaped by contextual factors. Designing effective and appropriate interventions for affected persons should therefore take cognizance of the settings where such individuals live. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is characterised by scarce mental health resources and paucity of research data. Even though earlier clinical studies on the continent have broadly replicated findings in other settings, the scope of such research is still very limited, with major gaps remaining in our understanding of the extent and profile of the condition in the community. The continent is undergoing profound social changes which, along with the rampant economic challenges, may offer unique opportunities to explore new insight into the disorder. Such insights may include new understanding of the factors determining the onset and course of psychosis as well as innovative ways to deliver affordable and culturally appropriate evidence-based care for persons experiencing the condition.
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Die Zeitschrift ist das offizielle Organ der „Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik (ÖGPP)'', und wissenschaftliches Organ der Österreichischen Alzheimer Gesellschaft, der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, der Österreichischen Schizophreniegesellschaft, und der pro mente austria - Österreichischer Dachverband der Vereine und Gesellschaften für psychische und soziale Gesundheit.Sie veröffentlicht Übersichten zu relevanten Themen des Fachs, Originalarbeiten, Kasuistiken sowie Briefe an die Herausgeber. Zudem wird auch Buchbesprechungen sowie Neuigkeiten aus den Bereichen Personalia, Standes- und Berufspolitik sowie Kongressankündigungen Raum gewidmet.Thematisch ist das Fach Psychiatrie und die Methoden der Psychotherapie in allen ihren Facetten vertreten. Die Zeitschrift richtet sich somit an alle Berufsgruppen, die sich mit Ursachen, Erscheinungsformen und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten von psychischen Störungen beschäftigen. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· The professional and educational journal of the Austrian Society of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik; ÖGPP) and the Austrian Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie; ÖGKJP)· Overviews of all relevant topics pertaining to the discipline· Intended for all occupational groups committed to the causes and manifestations of, as well as therapy options for psychic disorders· All manuscripts principally pass through a double-blind peer review process involving at least two independent expertsThe official journal of the Austrian Societies of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics (ÖGPP) and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy (ÖGKJP)The journal publishes overviews of relevant issues in the field, original work, case reports and letters to the editors. In addition, space is devoted to book reviews, news from the areas of personnel matters and professional policies, and conference announcements.Thematically, the discipline of psychiatry and the methods of psychotherapy are represented in all their facets. The journal is thus aimed at all professional groups committed to the causes and manifestations of, as well as therapy options for psychic disorders
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