BackgroundAlthough the benefits of public knowledge of physical diseases are widely
accepted, knowledge about mental disorders (mental health literacy) has been …

Background and aims: The IQCODE is widely used as a screening test for dementia,
particularly where the subject is unable to undergo direct cognitive testing or for screening in …

Background. There is considerable disagreement about what happens to the risk of anxiety
and depression disorders and symptoms as people get older. Methods. A search was made …

Objectives: To assess the public's recognition of mental disorders and their beliefs about the
effectiveness of various treatments (“mental health literacy”). Design: A cross‐sectional …

For major physical diseases, it is widely accepted that members of the public will benefit by
knowing what actions they can take for prevention, early intervention, and treatment …

Data from four studies were used to assess the psychometric properties of the 26 IQCODE
items. The items were assessed in terms of item–total correlations, test–retest reliabilities …

Objective: To carry out a meta-analysis of the age-specific incidence of all dementias,
including AD and vascular dementia. Background: Several meta-analyses have been …

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of two internet interventions for community-dwelling
individuals with symptoms of depression—a psychoeducation website offering information …

Objective: Research has shown that people are reluctant to seek professional help for
depression, especially from mental health professionals. This may be because of the impact …

Administered a parent questionnaire on home educational environment and measures of
early literacy, oral language ability, motor skills, and individual abilities related to reading …