Volume 5 Issue 10 October 2015 Common sense approach for sexual problems It is said that sexual problems are time consuming and difficult to treat. It may be one of the reasons why many doctors hesitate to enquire or decide to treat people’s sexual concerns. However, it is absolute truth that a proper history, examination […]
From The Desk of the Editor
Volume 5 Issue 10 October 2015 Dignity in mental health Many of the people with mental health conditions around the world are deprived of their human rights. The dignity of many people with mental health conditions is not respected as many are subjected to physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect in hospitals as well […]
Can you cross the crosswords!!
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 Across Repetition, echo or mimicking of phrases or words heard A sleep like state of reduced consciousness or suggestibility. Incomprehensive speech Moderate elevation of mood Down Grinding of teeth during sleep Method in which patient is directly exposed to phobic stimuli, but escape is made impossible. Loss of muscle […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 1. Impaired insight is evident in a) Post-traumatic stress disorder b) Anxiety disorder c) Depression d) Schizophrenia 2. Loosening of association is an example of a) Formal thought disorder b) Schneider’s first rank symptoms c) Perseveration d) Concrete thinking 3. Apraxia is a disorder of a) Cerebellum b) Sensory […]
Awareness Reframe Assumption: Myths & Facts about “Suicide”
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 ❌Talking about suicide might cause a person to act ✅It is helpful to show the person you take them seriously and you care. Most feel relieved at the chance to talk ❌They’re just trying to get attention ✅They are trying to get help. We should recognize their need and […]
Depot antipsychotics: A ray of hope in schizophrenia treatment
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: ‘Psychopharmacology’ Schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population in their lifetime, and is a chronic devastating illness with major impact on social and occupational functioning and activities of daily living. Therefore, maintenance treatment with antipsychotics is a core feature of its long-term management. The unpleasant […]
Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 Suicide is a major public health problem globally. Its impact on the family, friends and communities is tremendous and devastating. World Health Organization estimates that nearly one million people die by suicide every year, which accounts to about one death every forty seconds. Number of suicide attempts may be […]
Guest Column: Down The Memory Lane..
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 ‘Happiness comes from helping other’ Malin knocks and enters my office with a box of sweets. I look at him with questions in my eyes but refrain from asking as three other people were sitting in my office. I do not see this boy very often. But sensing my […]
From The Desk of the Editor
Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015 Reaching out to those at risk of suicide In 2014 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported 1,31,666 suicides in India with suicide rate of 10.6 per lakh population. We are losing 15 precious lives in every hour, meaning one life in every 4 minutes. It is hard to imagine […]
Can you cross the crosswords!!
Volume 5 Issue 8 August 2015 Across 3. Hallucination seen in case of organic brain lesion 6. Excessive daytime sleep 7. Appreciating the amusing nature of an anxiety or adverse situation 8. Hallucination that occur while going to sleep. Down 1. Person with melodramatic behavior designed to attract attention. 2. Persistent instability of mood, involving […]