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1. Mentally disordered offenders: a longitudinal study of forensic psychiatric assessments and criminal recidivism
Abstract : Background: During history, mentally disordered offenders have been in focus regarding responsibility for their crimes and imposition of punishment. The boundary stone of legal consequences for mentally ill offenders has been moved between ethical aspects and the possible link between crime and mental disorder. READ MORE
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2. Understanding Suicidality: Suicide risk, sex differences and views of suicide attempters
Abstract : Better understanding of suicidality may improve treatment and care of suicide attempters. This thesis aims at understanding suicidality by investigating suicide risk, sex differences and views of suicide attempters. READ MORE
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3. Vascular dementia - classification and clinical correlates
Abstract : During the period (1976-1995) a total of 175 consecutive patients (m 88/f 87) with neuropathologically verified vascular dementia (VaD) were examined. 22 patients with pure Alzheimer's Disease (AD) were also studied. All patients were diagnosed and followed at the Department of Psychogeriatrics (Lund University Hospital). READ MORE
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4. Persons who attempt suicide - social characteristics, social network and significant others
Abstract : A suicide attempt is one of the most powerful predictors of eventual suicide. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the social situation, including social support of suicide attempters. One part of the investigations concerned patients admitted to a psychiatric ward following a suicide attempt. READ MORE
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5. Suicide Attempters - Drug Overdose Patterns and Ratings of Suicidality
Abstract : A decline of suicide rate can be accomplished by different psychiatric interventions. Early identification of individuals at risk for future suicide is especially important. Results from rating scales could add detailed information, which in turn might strengthen a psychiatric suicid risk assessment. READ MORE