OpenUCT Home
→
Browsing by Author

Browsing by Author "Sorsdahl, K"

Now showing items 1-5 of 5

Addressing the mental health needs of adolescents in South African communities: a protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial

Author: Sorsdahl, K ; van der Westhuizen, C ; Neuman, M ; Weiss, H A ; Myers, B Date: 16 Mar 2021 Background Like many low- and middle-income countries, almost half of the proportion of the South African population is under the age of 25. Given the peak age of onset for most mental health problems is in adolescence, it ... Read more c b
Lifetime mental disorders and suicidal behaviour in South Africa

Author: Sorsdahl, K ; Stein, Dan J ; Khasakhala, L ; Harder, V S ; Williams, D R ; Ndetei, D M Date: 2011 Background: There is relatively little data on the relationship between lifetime mental disorders and suicidal behaviour in low and middle income countries. This study examines the relationship between lifetime mental disorders, and subsequent ... Read more
A novel brief treatment for methamphetamine use disorders in South Africa: a randomised feasibility trial

Author: Sorsdahl, K ; Stein, D J ; Pasche, S ; Jacobs, Y ; Kader, R ; Odlaug, B ; Richter, S ; Myers, B ; Grant, J E Date: 07 Jan 2021 Background Effective brief treatments for methamphetamine use disorders (MAUD) are urgently needed to complement longer more intensive treatments in low and middle income countries, including South Africa. To address this ... Read more c b
Risky behaviour and psychosocial correlates in adolescents - is there a link with tuberculosis?

Author: Geldenhuys, H D ; Sorsdahl, K ; Kafaar, F ; Hatherill, M ; Hanekom, W A ; Stein, D J ; Mahomed, H Date: 2011 Reasons for the increase in incidence of Tuberculosis (TB) in late adolescence are poorly understood. One hypothesis is that psychological and behavioural variables associated with adolescence may increase risk of developing TB. The study ... Read more
The efficacy of a blended motivational interviewing and problem solving therapy intervention to reduce substance use among patients presenting for emergency services in South Africa: A randomized controlled trial

Author: Sorsdahl, K ; Stein, Dan J ; Corrigall, J ; Cuijpers, P ; Smits, N ; Naledi, T ; Myers, B Date: 14 Nov 2015 Background: The treatment of substance use disorders is a public health priority, particularly in South Africa where the prevalence of these disorders is high. We tested two peer-counsellor delivered brief interventions (BIs) for risky substance ... Read more

Now showing items 1-5 of 5

Browse

All of OpenUCT

Browsing by Author "Sorsdahl, K"

Browsing by Author "Sorsdahl, K"

Browse

All of OpenUCT