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„Mental health can be defined as a state of well-being enabling individuals to realize their abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and make a contribution to their communities.” (s. 4)
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„An important characteristic of mental disorders is that mortality is relatively low, onset often occurs at a young age, and the indirect costs derived from lost or reduced productivity in the workplace are high.” (s. 14)
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„Early onset of mental disorders disrupts education and early careers (Kessler et al., 1995). The consequences in adulthood can be enormous if effective treatment is not provided (Maughan & Rutter, 1998).” (s. 16)
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„A survey on psychiatric morbidity in the United Kingdom showed that people with psychosis took an average of 42 days a year off work. The same survey reveals that persons with two or more neurotic disorders had an average of 28 days off per year compared to 8 days off for those with one neurotic disorder (Patel & Knapp, 1997).” (s. 19)
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„Individuals with comorbid mental and physical disorders consistently have lower rates of employment than persons with a physical disorder alone. In several surveys, approximately 20% fewer individuals with both physical and mental disorders reported being employed than individuals with only a physical disorder (McAlpine & Warner, 2002).” (s. 21)
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„Integrating prevention and promotion programmes for mental health within overall public health strategies will help to avoid deaths, reduce the stigma attached to the persons with mental disorders and improve the social and economic environment.” (s. 26)
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„Families are the most significant partners in the care of chronic mental disorders. Simple interventions delivered to the families can enhance the quality of life both of the patient and of the whole family. And relapse can be prevented.” (s. 44)
