At its re-birth 30 years ago, the neurodevelopment hypothesis of schizophrenia focussed on
aberrant genes and early neural hazards, but then it grew to include ideas concerning …

The constraint of human mobility to homes that has resulted from governmental responses
to COVID-19 has been associated with a probable rise in domestic abuse. 1 Although …

Background: Religious delusions have been reported with varying prevalence from cultures
around the world. Their contents, context and significance vary according to cultural and …

Background Self‐reported psychotic experiences (PEs) are associated with psychopathology
of all kinds, not just psychoses. However, systematic reviews on the relevance of this for …

Background Several studies have found an association between area deprivation and
incidence of schizophrenia. However, not all studies have concurred and definitions of …

The cross‐cultural validity of dissociative possession and trance disorders is a matter of
some debate, limiting research and meaningful interpretation of prevalence data. Intimate to …

Background Although psychotic experiences in people without diagnosed mental health
problems are associated with mental health service use, few studies have assessed this …

Several factors associated with globalization have mental health consequences. This article
reviews the literature on mental health and inequality, occupational patterns and identity …

Aims High incidence of psychosis and compulsory treatment within black and minority ethnic
( BME ) groups in the UK remain a concern. Psychosis has an impact on families and family …

Attitudes to sex and the perceived role of sexual activity are very strongly influenced by
cultural values. Culturally determined gender roles influence relationships between different-sex …