A Digital Newsletter of Psychiatry for Medical Doctors
Volume 13 Issues 12 December, 2023 Syphilis has several clinical manifestations, making laboratory testing a very important aspect of diagnosis. Syphilis progresses through distinct primary, secondary, latent and tertiary stages. The ulcers that appear in primary and secondary syphilis are rich in treponemes; venereal transmission occurs through direct contact with these lesions. The Austrian psychiatrist […]
Volume 13 Issues 12 December, 2023 My alarm rings breaking my multitude of thoughts, no more time to read the intricacies, reached my class, went to clinics, presentation of case done, lunch done, then again class. Howsoever I tried, my concentration was punctured by the morning news and my ardent desire to know what, how […]
Volume 13 Issues 12 December, 2023 My formative years in medical school and residency were filled with invaluable lessons from mentors who emphasized the significance of cultural competence in individual and family-focused care. Through their guidance, I was exposed to global mental health issues, which profoundly influenced my approach to psychiatry. This year, during a […]
Volume 13 Issues 12 December, 2023 Military personnel from all nations routinely face challenging situations during their duty. Strong leadership and camaraderie are crucial for maintaining psychological resilience. While most manage these effectively, some inevitably experience distress, and a smaller proportion may develop mental health issues. Military success depends not only on superior firepower and […]
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 ABSTRACT: Childhood is the era of growth and development. A child’s development is mediated by social interactions, shaped by fulfilling love and belongingness needs. Due to some unforeseeable circumstances, family members sometimes create distressing experiences for children leading their mental health and well-being at stake. This case study aims […]
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 Delusion is a false firm unshakable belief not keeping with the socio cultural background. They are among the most interesting of psychiatric symptoms because of the great variety. It has to be distinguished from superstition and overvalued ideas. In superstition the false belief is keeping with the sociocultural background […]
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 The Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) started by NMC from year 2019 has made undergraduate students more interested in the field of psychiatry. CBME is an approach to medical education that focuses on defining specific competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes) that medical students must demonstrate before they can progress through their […]
Volume 13 Issues 11 November, 2023 Fast forward to the early 2000s, the first modern e-cigarette devices began to emerge, and by the 2010s, various brands had flooded the market. Vaping, defined as using a handheld electronic device to inhale a mist (or “vapor”) into the lungs, became increasingly popular. The landmark 1964 Surgeon General’s […]
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 Rape is a violent act that is difficult to fully understand due to its interpersonal, cultural, and psychological dimensions. Several psychological theories attempt to account for the patterns that lead individuals to commit rape, considering more than one functional aspect. Each of these theories offers a unique lens through […]
Volume 13 Issues 10 October, 2023 Sexual violence is a severe problem in society that often goes unreported and with a complex relationship to mental health problems. As per WHO, “rape is defined as the physically forced or otherwise coerced penetration of the vulva or anus with a penis, other body part or object.” The […]