Contributors

Dr. Chris Ball
Life/Health Consulting Medical Officer, London
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Dr. Chris Ball is a Consultant Psychiatrist and has worked with Gen Re for 20 years. In addition to providing underwriting and claims advice, he contributes to product development, education and training, and the development of underwriting manuals. Formerly Chris was Clinical Director with the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. His interest in mental health and insurance medicine developed after initial training in primary care.
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Prévenir les rechutes de dépression – Une approche factuelle
By Dr. Chris Ball and Mary Enslin Apr 28, 2022 Français
L’évolution des maladies dépressives est souvent ponctuée de rechutes. Les personnes qui souffrent d’un premier épisode de dépression présentent 50 % de risques de déclarer un deuxième épisode, parmi lesquelles 70 % connaitront un troisième épisode, avec...
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L’impact du diabète sur la santé mentale
By Dr. Chris Ball Feb 21, 2022 Français
L’existence d’une relation entre le diabète, sous toutes ses formes, et une grande variété de troubles mentaux est largement reconnue. Les individus souffrant d’épisodes dépressifs présentent un risque 40 à 60 % plus élevé de développer un diabète de...
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Claims Focus 2021, No. 2
Issue: Jan 31, 2022
EnglishThe insurance industry has known for a long time that depression is a common mental health disorder and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. To facilitate the work of claims assessors, this issue covers the topic of depression.
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Preventing Relapse in Depression – An Evidence-Based Approach
By Dr. Chris Ball and Mary Enslin Jan 20, 2022 English
Depressive illnesses often have a relapsing course. A person experiencing the first episode of depression has a 50% likelihood of experiencing another. Of those, 70% will experience a third, with the majority experiencing a further episode.1 This poses...
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