Journal March 2010

JMHHB 2010 14(2) : 60 – 61 Editorial

Treating Depression in adolescent

Introduction:
Depression is being diagnosedmore commonly in adolescents. In an epidemiolohical study, prevalence of depression was reported to be 0.1% in India Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 3 – 5 Presidential Award –

Psychiatry Manpower Development In North India:

Introduction: I hereby express deep feelings to all themagnanimous Hon’ble members of North Zone Indian Psychiatric Society for givingme a great responsibility by electingme the President of the Society Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 6 -10 AK Kala Award-

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in patients with schizophrenia: Are they related with symptomatology ?

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess, compare and correlate the plasma
levels of C-reactive protein with severity of psychopathology in schizophrenia Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 11-18 Buckshey Award-

Evaluation of Theory of mind (ToM) deficit in schizophrenia as a trait marker and its correlation with executive function

Introduction:
Objective of the study was to assess the theory of mind (ToM) deficit in
Schizophrenic patients, in acute phase and inmaintenance phase and compare with normal healthy controls and find out its correlation with executive function Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 19- 23 Review Article

Hindu Belief Systems and Practice of Psychiatry in UK

Introduction: Abstract : In the United Kingdom (UK) there is a rising populatio 471 000
people of Hindu faith Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 24-30 Original Article

A common marker for the obesity-depression associations

Introduction:
Abstract :Associations have previously been reported between a 124-bp allele at
D2S2944 and recurrent, early-onset depression Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 31-39 Original Article

Comparative efficacy of haloperidol and olanzapine in patients of schizophrenia

Introduction: Abstract : Present study was carried out to compare the efficacy of olanzapine and haloperidol in patients of schizophrenia. Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 40 -45 Original Article

Prevalence & risk factors in delirium: A tertiary care hospital based study

Introduction: Abstract : This is a prospective hospital based cross-sectional study to look at the prevalence, risk factors, referral pattern ,validation of DRS-98 for delirium in local population in tertiary care hospital Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 46 -53 Original Article

Adaptation and modification of two key instruments to study the self-medication

Introduction: Abstract :Prevalence of comorbid substance dependence in psychosis (dual
diagnosis cases) is high and it increases the overall management difficulty Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 54 -58 Original Article

Patient satisfaction regarding nursing care at Emergency Outpatient

Introduction: Abstract : Patient satisfaction with nursing care is an important indicator of the quality of care provided in hospitals. Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 59 -64 Case Conference

The journey from neurosis to psychosis

Introduction: Abstract: Unexplained medical symptoms have been variously defined in last two centuries. Their mere presence, without associated stressors can lead to diagnostic and management dilemma. Read More

JMHHB 2010 15(1) : 65 -66 Case Report

Nonepileptic Hallucinations With Use of Levetiracetam

Introduction: Abstract: Depersonalisation and Derealisation constitute an interesting aspect of phenomenology where the sufferer retains his insight and reality testing during these distressing perceptions which are often described as an “as if” phenomena. Read More