Exposure to the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland influences the clinical presentation of schizophrenia

Ciaran Mulholland; Christine Boyle; Uzma Huda; Linda Clarke; Ciaran Meenagh; Martin Dempster; Ciaran Shannon

doi:10.1016/j.schres.2008.02.012

Exposure to the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland influences the clinical presentation of schizophrenia

Ciaran Mulholland, Christine Boyle, Uzma Huda, Linda Clarke, Ciaran Meenagh, Martin Dempster, Ciaran Shannon

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Abstract

Introduction: This study investigates the effect of exposure to "The Troubles" (the period of civil unrest from 1968 onwards) in Northern Ireland on symptomatology in people with schizophrenia.

Method: Eighty-two participants were assessed on a number of psychiatric rating scales and on measures of trauma, including an instrument designed to assess exposure to "Troubles"-related trauma.

Results: People with schizophrenia and a history of exposure to "The Troubles" had significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, dissociative symptoms and number of admissions compared to those patients with no such exposure.

Discussion: "Troubles"-related trauma has a direct effect on the presentation of schizophrenia in Northern Ireland. Specific therapeutic intervention may be required in order to help patients come to terms with their experiences. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	278-282
Number of pages	5
Journal	Schizophrenia research
Volume	102
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2008.02.012
Publication status	Published - Jul 2008

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