Globalization of psychology: Implications for the development of psychology in Ethiopia.

The present article reports on the variation of mental health resources across the globe and considers the merits or otherwise of the process of globalization in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), with a specific emphasis on Ethiopia. Although globalization has gained momentum in recent years, there is a concern that the globalization of Western mental health frameworks is problematic, as these concepts have been developed in a different context and do not accommodate the current diversity in understanding in LMIC countries. The importance of understanding the mental health frameworks of LMIC like Ethiopia, prior to considering if and how aspects of high-income countries (HIC) conceptualizations may be appropriately imported, is therefore reflected upon.

Recorded incidents in a high-secure hospital: a descriptive analysis.

Background: Incidents of violence, self-harm and security are of concern in psychiatric hospitals with regard to both patient and staff welfare.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency and nature of incidents in all directorates in a high-security psychiatric hospital.

Methods: Data were collected from the hospital's incident recording forms for the period 1 June 2007 to 30 September 2008.