title: Domestic violence: the hidden epidemic associated with mental illness.
abstract: Despite domestic violence being a very common problem in individuals with severe mental illness, there is very little research in this setting. Multiple barriers exist to disclosure by users and enquiry by providers. Training and systems for identification and responding to domestic violence are urgently needed in mental health clinics.
authors.forename: Kelsey
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hegarty
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*