Volume 7 Issue 5 May, 2017 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: Microbiology Much before the advent of modern medicine and systematic studies in mental health and neurosciences, diet has beenhypothesized to be an important factor in maintaining mental health. Special mention to be made here is Ancient Indian Medicine – Ayurveda laid special emphasis on diet. […]
Electroconvulsive Therapy in Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
Volume 7 Issue 5 May, 2017 Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia (TRS) can be understood in simple terms when patient continues to have significant symptoms that impede him in returning to functioning decently despite an adequate trial with at least 2 types of medication. There are elaborate definitions and criteria which describe resistance in detail like Kane’s […]
From the Desk of Editor
Volume 7 Issue 5 May, 2017 Schizophrenia – A time line If there is one disorder that flashes in mind soon after the term psychiatry or mental health is heard, it would be schizophrenia, for it has been occupying central space in psychiatry practice and research. The concept has evolved along with the development of […]
Can you cross the crosswords!!
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 Across 5. Italian sculptor of the Renaissance credited for works like ‘David’ said to be suffering from autism spectrum disorder 6. Syndrome characterized by acquired microcephaly no longer considered under autism spectrum disorder as per DSM-V 7. Infantile autism was described for the first time in 1943 by 9. […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 1. All of these are listed as Autism Spectrum Disorders in DSM – 5 except a. Childhood Autism b. Rett’s Syndrome c. Asperger’s Disorder d. childhood disintegrative disorder 2. All of these are core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (according to DSM – 5) except? a. Persistent deficits in […]
Reframe Assumptions: Myths & Facts about ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders’
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 ❌ Autism is a behavioural/emotional/mental health disorder. ✅ Autism related disorders are developmental disabilities and neuro-biological disorders. ❌ Autism spectrum disorders are caused by poor parenting or parental behaviour. ✅ Although multiple not-yet-known factors are responsible for autism, parental behaviour before, during or after pregnancy is not known to […]
Autism in Children
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 Introduction: Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder characterized by defects in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors and interests. In addition they have unusual responses to certain sensory experiences. Many children with autism have mental retardation. This disorder is seen in 3-4 per thousand children and […]
Autism Spectrum Disorders – A Primer
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 In the last 10-15 years, Autism is increasingly recognised in urban India. The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is becoming popular (“…this child is on the spectrum”, is not an uncommon statement amongst professionals) and encompasses conditions such as classic Autism, Asperger’s syndrome and even the milder form termed […]
Down The Memory Lane
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 Autism: Down the memory lane During my post-graduation I had seen only 1 case of autism. As a faculty I saw the second case, an adult who was severely autistic. I knew nothing about autism. Seeing a friend struggle with her autistic son made me determined to learn more. […]
From the Desk of Editor
Volume 7 Issue 4 April, 2017 Autism spectrum disorders continue to puzzle clinicians as well as researchers. Exact etiopathogenesis still remains unknown and diagnosis is based on behavioral observation. As yet there is no definitive treatment for autism. Socio-communicative abnormalities appear earlier than repetitive stereotypic behavior; it is only around three years of age that […]