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The relationship between working life and mental health is indeed a complex and important issue. While I can provide some insights, please note that my information is based on data available up until September 2021, and there might have been further developments or research in this area since then. The interaction between working life and …
Today is World Autism Day. Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder first described in 1943 by Leo Kanner. The disorder may affect on an average 1 in 1000 children. The disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, restricted repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or …
The U.S. had too few psychiatrists even before COVID-19 increased rates of anxiety and depression. From partnering with primary care providers to innovative digital tools, leaders are stepping up with a range of creative solutions. Fear of contracting the deadly virus, the loss of loved ones, painful social isolation, economic setbacks, and other powerful stressors …
Abstract As managing COVID-19 complications has become more prevalent in psychiatry, its effects can range from provoking new illnesses in previously healthy individuals to inducing relapses in patients in remission. However, an aspect of COVID-19’s influence that is not well documented is its effect on medication responsiveness. In this case, we present a 28-year-old male …
The World Mental Health Day observed on October 10 every year has gained more importance in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. Many people went through stress due to the lockdown and its aftermath can be witnessed to date. Dr Ranjive Mahajan, Head, Department of Psychiatry, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, said, “The pandemic took a …
