UNASSIGNED: Several studies have indicated a co-occurrence between mental problems, a bad economy, and social isolation. Medical treatments focus on reducing the extent of @entity146 problems. Recent research, however, has highlighted the possible effects of social initiatives. The aim of this study was to examine the relation between severe @entity1032 , economic status, and social relations. METHOD: a financial contribution per month was granted to 100 individuals with severe mental illnesses for a 9-month period. Assessments of the subjects were made before the start of the intervention and after 7  months' duration. A comparison group including treatment as usual only was followed using the same instruments. Significant improvements were found for @entity308 and @entity148 , social networks, and sense of self. No differences in functional level were found. Social initiatives may have treatment and other beneficial effects and should be integrated into working contextually with @entity1 with severe mental illnesses.

Money and XXXX : A Study of the Relationship Between Poverty and Serious Psychological Problems.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['persons'] @entity1032 :: ('MESH:D008607', 'Disease') :: ['mental illness'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['depression'] @entity146 :: ('MESH:D001523', 'Disease') :: ['psychiatric'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['anxiety']
@entity1032 :: (MESH:D008607,Disease) :: ['Mental Illness']
