Search for dissertations about: "Mental distress"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 109 swedish dissertations containing the words Mental distress.
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11. Studies on mental health in Kurdistan - Iran
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to carry out an epidemiological study on mental health related issues in the Kurdish population of Iran. This part of Iran suffered directly during the Iran-Iraq war 1980-1988. Iran is an Islamic republic with strict adherence to Islamic traditions, which has implications for the way of life and gender issues. READ MORE
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12. Close to the edge : discursive, gendered and embodied stress in modern youth
Abstract : Background Adolescent subjective health and mental problems have become a public health concern not only in Sweden but worldwide. The overall aim of this thesis is to deepen and widen the understanding of young peoples’ subjective health, psychosomatic and stress-related problems. READ MORE
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13. The publics’ perspective on cardiovascular risk information : Implications for practice
Abstract : Lay people struggle to understand the implications of cardiovascular risk information. With new advanced testing techniques and the digitalization of personal health information, the communication of cardiovascular risk becomes a challenge. READ MORE
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14. Psychological stress in relation to dementia and brain structural changes
Abstract : Psychological stress has been recognized as an increasing public health problem with serious consequences in both physical and mental health. Women reported a higher prevalence of psychological stress, especially in midlife. READ MORE
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15. Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Individuals in Asylum Accommodations : Screening and Intervention
Abstract : Refugees have often experienced traumatic events that could be classified as disasters before leaving their home countries. They are further distressed by difficult experiences while in flight and after reaching the new country. READ MORE