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View article: Age of onset and course and outcome of bipolar disorder: Findings from the bipolar disorder course and outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study)
Age of onset and course and outcome of bipolar disorder: Findings from the bipolar disorder course and outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study) Open
Background: There is limited data on subtyping of bipolar disorder (BD) based on age of onset (AOO) from developing countries. Aim: Accordingly this study aimed to compare the long-term course of bipolar disorder among patients with early …
View article: Characterizing sleep-related phenotypes with patient-reported outcomes in Parkinson’s disease
Characterizing sleep-related phenotypes with patient-reported outcomes in Parkinson’s disease Open
Objective Sleep disturbances are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and significantly impact patients’ quality of life. However, the clinical symptoms associated with poor sleep remain underexplored. The Patient-Reported Outcomes in PD (PR…
View article: Interdisciplinary management of vaginismus: Case series on psycho-behavioral interventions by mental health and gynecological teams
Interdisciplinary management of vaginismus: Case series on psycho-behavioral interventions by mental health and gynecological teams Open
Background: Vaginismus, categorized under ICD-11 as a sexual pain-penetration disorder, is often overlooked in clinical practice, particularly in culturally conservative societies where stigma, lack of awareness, and gendered misconception…
View article: Flaky Test Automation and Mitigating Test Crashes in Agile Releases
Flaky Test Automation and Mitigating Test Crashes in Agile Releases Open
Flaky tests—tests that fail non-deterministically without any changes in code—pose a serious threat to the reliability and efficiency of automated testing pipelines. They lead to wasted engineering hours, reduced confidence in CI/CD system…
View article: Impact of Benevolent Voices on Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Retrospective Study
Impact of Benevolent Voices on Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Schizophrenia: A Retrospective Study Open
Background: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder often marked by distressing auditory hallucinations, which can severely impact treatment outcomes. The nature of these voices may influence patients’ experiences and responses to therapy. This…
View article: Quality of life and financial implications of depression in India
Quality of life and financial implications of depression in India Open
Background: Depression is a major public health problem in India, placing a substantial burden on individuals, families, and society. Besides clinical assessment, quality of life (QoL) and out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) are key measures …
View article: Internet Addiction Prevalence and Its Psychosocial Factors Among Adolescents in Urban Chandigarh and Rural Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Internet Addiction Prevalence and Its Psychosocial Factors Among Adolescents in Urban Chandigarh and Rural Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India Open
Background: Asia Pacific region has the highest number of Internet users in the world. In 2013, India had 190 million Internet users, and out of these, 130 million belonged to urban areas, and 60 million belonged to rural areas. This study…
View article: Global psychiatrists' opinions about <i>hikikomori</i> from biopsychosocial perspectives: International case vignette survey
Global psychiatrists' opinions about <i>hikikomori</i> from biopsychosocial perspectives: International case vignette survey Open
Aim The aim of this study was to investigate whether psychiatrists around the world believe they might encounter cases of hikikomori (prolonged social isolation), and how they formulate and treat such cases. Methods A hikikomori case vigne…
View article: Misidentification syndrome: A narrative review
Misidentification syndrome: A narrative review Open
Misidentification syndromes have been described for a long time, but the major developments occurred in the 19 th and 29 th centuries. Many reviews have discussed the various aspects of delusional misidentification syndromes (DMSs). Howeve…
View article: Long-acting injectable antipsychotic use in patients with bipolar disorder: Findings from the REAP-BD study
Long-acting injectable antipsychotic use in patients with bipolar disorder: Findings from the REAP-BD study Open
This study is the first to examine LAIs use for BD across Asia. Cross-national differences in LAIs prescriptions and psychotropic drug load highlight variations in treatment practices and healthcare systems. These findings underscore the n…
View article: A comparison of demographic profiles, clinical profile, course, and outcome of Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder: Findings from the Bipolar Disorder Course and Outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study)
A comparison of demographic profiles, clinical profile, course, and outcome of Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder: Findings from the Bipolar Disorder Course and Outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study) Open
Background: There is lack of data on bipolar disorder (BD) type II from India. Aim: To compare the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with BD-I and BD-II using the data of the Bipolar Disorder Course and Outcome study fro…
View article: Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Epilepsy: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Facility
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients with Epilepsy: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Facility Open
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in individuals with epilepsy and its impact on overall quality of life. Methods: One hundred and twenty patients diagnosed with epilepsy and 50 healthy controls were…
View article: Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in a Patient with a Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker
Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in a Patient with a Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Open
There is limited information on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients having a cardiac pacemaker. The aim of the study was to present a case of an older woman with an implanted permanent cardiac pacemaker who presented wit…
View article: Fear of Missing Out among University Students: A Cross-sectional Survey Study
Fear of Missing Out among University Students: A Cross-sectional Survey Study Open
Background and Aim: Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a universal fear that someone else is doing something enjoyable that they are not. It is a growing phenomenon among college students, with many of them constantly checking their phones. The…
View article: Wernicke’s Encephalopathy (WE) Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Presenting with Psychiatric Morbidity: Description of Two Cases
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy (WE) Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Presenting with Psychiatric Morbidity: Description of Two Cases Open
Background: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) refers to intractable vomiting during pregnancy and is rarely associated with Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE). HG-associated WE can lead to mortality and permanent cognitive impairment if left untreat…
View article: An approach to a geropsychiatric assessment
An approach to a geropsychiatric assessment Open
The psychiatric assessment of elderly differs from assessment of adult patients on various accounts. In this continuing medical education series, we discuss the generic aspects of psychiatric assessment of elderly. In this document we desc…
View article: Clozapine Withdrawal Catatonia: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Clozapine Withdrawal Catatonia: A Case Series and Review of Literature Open
Background: Catatonia has been reported with withdrawal of medications. Among the various psychotropics, clozapine has been implicated to cause catatonia when abruptly withdrawn. The data regarding clozapine withdrawal catatonia are scarce…
View article: Use of electroconvulsive therapy during postpartum: A retrospective chart review
Use of electroconvulsive therapy during postpartum: A retrospective chart review Open
Background: There is limited data on use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for management of psychiatric disorders during the postpartum period from India. Aim: We aimed to assess the demographic and clinical profile of patients receiving…
View article: Public-Private Partnership Model in Digital Mental Healthcare Domain: Way Forward for India and the Developing World
Public-Private Partnership Model in Digital Mental Healthcare Domain: Way Forward for India and the Developing World Open
In 2019, an estimated one in eight people globally was living with a mental disorder. The (point) prevalence of mental disorders was around 13%. Pre-pandemic, an estimated 970 million people in the world were living with a mental disorder,…
View article: Dual Jeopardy: Managing Vaginismus in a Female Having a Partner Suffering from Psychotic Disorder
Dual Jeopardy: Managing Vaginismus in a Female Having a Partner Suffering from Psychotic Disorder Open
Vaginismus is a complex condition to manage, and in the presence of a partner, management becomes more complex as it involves the engagement of both partners. Besides addressing vaginismus, the management may involve addressing additional …
View article: Lipid Profile and Total Antioxidant Status in Major Depressive Disorder Patients in North Indian Tertiary Care Hospital: A Case Control Study
Lipid Profile and Total Antioxidant Status in Major Depressive Disorder Patients in North Indian Tertiary Care Hospital: A Case Control Study Open
Aims and background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common mental health disorder.It is a multifactorial disease and the pathophysiology is not clear, which results in fewer available options for treatment and more treatment-r…
View article: Author Response
Author Response Open
How to cite this article: Niyogi SG, Naskar C, Singh A, Kumar B, Grover S. Author Response. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(2):188.
View article: Clinical Practice Guidelines on using artificial intelligence and gadgets for mental health and well-being
Clinical Practice Guidelines on using artificial intelligence and gadgets for mental health and well-being Open
INTRODUCTION Globally, one in every three individuals suffers from a mental illness during their lifetimes. Low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs) bear 80% of the mental health disease burden. The stigma associated with mental disorders…
View article: Clinical practice guidelines for well-being among security personnel
Clinical practice guidelines for well-being among security personnel Open
INTRODUCTION India is situated in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods on this planet, sharing borders with an emerging superpower, two nuclear-capable states, and terror threats from multiple sources. The result has been that armed con…
View article: Concept of mental health and mental well-being, it's determinants and coping strategies
Concept of mental health and mental well-being, it's determinants and coping strategies Open
INTRODUCTION Over the years, besides the focus on mental disorders, the focus has shifted to mental health and well-being. In contrast to mental disorders, the concept of mental health and mental well-being is important for everyone in soc…
View article: Clinical Practice Guidelines for mental health and well-being in patients with chronic medical illnesses
Clinical Practice Guidelines for mental health and well-being in patients with chronic medical illnesses Open
CONCEPT OF CHRONIC MEDICAL ILLNESSES There is no specific or formal definition of chronic medical illnesses. Some of the authors have attempted to give an operational description of chronic medical conditions as conditions needing ongoing …