| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 60 – 61 |
Editorial
Course of Alcohol use disorderIntroduction: Substance use disorders are described as chronic, relapsing, remitting disorders, where both DSM IV and ICD -10 require duration of minimum 1 year for symptoms to be present. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 62 – 68 |
Review Article
Lithium Toxicity: Role of HemodialysisIntroduction: Abstract : Lithium is one of the most frequently used drugs for treating mood disorders. It is used for both prophylaxis and treatment of bipolar affective disorder. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 69 -73 |
Original Article
Non Pharmacological Treatment of Dhat SyndromeIntroduction: Abstract : Dhat comprises of vague somatic symptoms of fatigue, weakness, anxiety, loss of appetite, guilt and sexual dysfunction attributed by the patient to loss of semen in nocturnal emissions through urine and masturbation. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 74-79 |
Original Article
Knowledge and attitude of Indian adolescents towards addiction: Findings from an exploratory surveyIntroduction: Abstract : Addiction among adolescents is a major public health issue in developing countries. We performed an exploratory study to assess the knowledge and attitude towards addiction among Indian school children Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 80-83 |
Original Article
Psychiatric profile of patients attending General Emergency room services- A prospective studyIntroduction: Abstract : A prospective study was carried out to assess the pattern of psychiatric morbidity as well as pattern of presenting symptoms in the general emergency room services. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 84- 86 |
Original Article
Patterns of substance abuse and types of crimes in juveniles kept in observation homeIntroduction: Abstract : The aim of the present study was to determine the patterns of substance abuse in juveniles in observation home, types of crimes committed by juveniles and to determine relationship between crime and substance abuse. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 87-94 |
Original Article
Study of factors associated with drop out after first visit to psychiatric clinicIntroduction: Abstract : Despite the availability of effective regimens of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, only a small fraction of patients with common mental disorders are adequately treated in a year. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 95 -99 |
Original Article
Assessment of level of anxiety among attendants of the patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy at a tertiary care hospitalIntroduction: Abstract: The present study was conducted with the objective to assess the level of anxiety among the attendants of patients undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at a tertiary care hospital. Read More |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 100 -104 |
Case Conference
Primary Derealization SyndromeIntroduction: 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 |
| JMHHB 2009 14(2) : 105 -107 |
Case Report
Disulfiram-induced delirium: diagnostic dilemmaIntroduction: Abstract : Disulfiram, a useful medication to deter the relapse of alcohol dependence, has been associated with a number of neuropsychiatric adverse effects. Read More |