Volume 3 Issue 9 September, 2013 Finally, the much-awaited Mental Healthcare Bill 2013 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by healthminister Ghulam Nabi Azad on the 19th August, 2013. Drafted in consonance with internationalcommitments, the Bill — that will repeal the Mental Health Act, 1987 — widens the definition of mentalillness; the proposed law defines […]
Can You CROSS the CROSSWORDS ??
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 Across 2. “Childhood & Society” book is written by (7) 4. Stages of cognitive development proposed by (6) . 6. Study on Imprinting was carried out y (6) Down 1. Book “coming of age in samoa” was written by (4) 3. Seminal work in operant learning (7) 5. Attachment […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 1. Which among this personality worked on Thanatology? a) Kubler-Ross b) Gordon Allport c) Michael Balint d) AlferdAdler 2. Who proposed self-actualization theory? a) Kurt Lewin b) Abhram Maslow c) Adolph Meyer d) Henry Murray 3. Existential Psychoanalysis was developed by a) Sullivan b) Carl Rogers c) Jean Paul […]
Awareness Reframe Assumption: Myths & Facts about Panic Disorder
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 ❌ Panic disorder and Palpitation are one and the same ✅ Palpitation is not Panic Disorder. According to WHO Panic Disorder is diagnosed when multiple panic attacks that are characterized by breathlessness, chest pain, sense of impending doom or going crazy, dizziness, tremors, dryness of mouth, urgency in urination […]
ENDOCRINE EFFECTS OF LITHIUM
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: Endocrinology Lithium remains an effective and inexpensive medication to treat Bipolar disorders. Though lithium is among of the best drugs Psychiatrist prescribes in Bipolar disorders, one should be aware of endocrine disorders associated with Lithium. Hypothyroidism and Goiter Up to 50% of patients on chronic […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects 4-5% of children while some studies show 10-12% and often it persists into adulthood in one third of them. Male to female ratio is about 2:1. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. […]
Guest Column: Down The Memory Lane…
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 Presence of Mind I was called to attend an emergency in the ward one evening with regard to a patient affected with Bipolar Disorder in mania. On entering the ward the patient was seen standing on a chair meddling with an electric switchboard. All other patients & staff were […]
From the desk of Editor
Volume 3 Issue 8 August, 2013 “Glimpses of Psychiatry for Doctors & Medical Students” An ISBN coded book was released at KANCIPS 2013,which is a compilation of 2 years of MINDS, with Selected chapters. For our journey ahead in this endeavor to do more, we need your patronage. We are happy to inform that henceforth […]
Can You CROSS the CROSSWORDS ??
Volume 3 Issue 7 July, 2013 Across 4. emotional instability, chronic feeling of emptiness, repeated acts of self-harm (10) 5. callous unconcern for feelings of others, gross & persistent attitude of irresponsibility & disregard for social norms (9) 6. suspiciousness & preoccupation with Unsubstantiated conspirations (8) Down 1. emotional coldness, preference for solitary activities are […]
MINDS QUIZ
Volume 3 Issue 7 July, 2013 1. Which of these is recommended for depression in terminally ill, with lack of appetite & disturbed sleep? a) Bupropion b) Sertindole c) Mirtazepine d) Zolpidem 2. Which of these antipsychotics is known to cause Obsessions? a) Haloperidol b) Clozapine c) Amisulpride d) Asenapine 3. Which of these is […]