The Population Typology of Conspiracy Beliefs About Sars-Cov-2 Origin in Russia Based on Predictive Modelling of COMET-G Study Data: Incoherent Attitude Indicator as a Predisposing Factor for Developing Mental Disturbances.

Background: We examined the prevalence and spread of conspiracy beliefs about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic among representatives of the Russian population. Our study aimed to identify belief clusters and develop predictive models to understand the factors that influence conspiracy beliefs, particularly in the context of how they might evolve in response to socio-political events and cause mental disturbances, thus in relation to specific pathways of the infodemic and psychodemic waves that spread among vulnerable population groups.

Methods: Data respondents to the international COMET-G study living in Russia during pandemic period (n=7,777) were analyzed using descriptive statistics, K-means clustering, and various machine learning models, including gradient boosting.

So Why Do They Not Engage? Grounded Theory Research to Understand and Explain Why Medical Students Disengage from Undergraduate Psychiatry Education in India.

Background: For almost 60 years, Indian psychiatry literature has called for all medical students to learn psychiatry so that millions of mentally unwell people across India might receive appropriate treatment. Yet for almost 60 years, medical students have disengaged from psychiatry education, resulting in limited learning. The literature has repeatedly cited the solution as one that involves longer exposure on posting and more exam questions, with little impact.

Post-COVID Neuropsychiatric Complications in Children and Adolescents: a Study Design for Early Diagnosis and Treatment Using Innovative Technologies.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on the child and adolescent population, with long-term consequences for physical health, socio-psychological well-being, and cognitive development, which require further investigation. We herein describe a study design protocol for recognizing neuropsychiatric complications associated with pediatric COVID-19, and for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies grounded on the evidence-based findings.

Methods: The study includes two cohorts, each with 163 participants, aged from 7 to 18 years old, and matched by gender.

Genetic Contributors to PTSD: the Role of SNVs, Gene Interactions and Haplotypes for Developing PTSD Prevention Measures. A Comprehensive Review.

Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma- or stressor-related mental health condition with high socioeconomic burden. We aimed in this review to identify promising genetic markers predisposing for PTSD, which might serve in the design subsequent studies aiming to develop PTSD prevention and remediation measures.

Subjects And Methods: Our search queries in the PubMed database yielded 547 articles, of which 20 met our inclusion criteria for further analysis: published between 2018 and 2022, original research, containing molecular-genetic and statistical data, containing diagnosis verification methods, PTSD as a primary condition, and a sample of at least 60 patients.

Insight in patients with bipolar disorder: Findings from the bipolar disorder course and outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN study).

Background: There are limited number of studies evaluating insight among patients with bipolar disorder (BD).

Aim: This study aimed to examine insight and its correlates in BD using the data from the multicenter BD course and outcome study from India (BiD-CoIN). The additional aim was to evaluate the insight in patients with BD using different scales and understand the correlates of insight.

Indian Psychiatric Society multicentre study: Diagnostic patterns, comorbidity and prescription practices for patients with Dementia.

Background: There are more than 5 million people with dementia in India. Multicentre studies looking at details of treatment for people with dementia In India are lacking. Clinical audit is a quality improvement process which aims to systematically assess, evaluate, and improve patient care.

Perceptions of perinatal depression among low-income mothers and families in Mumbai, India.

Perinatal depression yields long-term adverse effects on maternal mental health, maternal-child interactions, and child development. Research conducted in India suggests that the risk of perinatal depression may be associated with socio-cultural factors. This warrants an assessment of cultural attitudes towards perinatal depression.

A study on binge eating behavior in urban adolescents.

Aim: The study was aimed at studying binge eating behavior in urban adolescents. This was in keeping with the increasing prevalence of obesity and lifestyle disorders amongst Indian population especially in adolescent groups.

Methods: 2000 adolescents English speaking schools in Mumbai were administered the Binge Eating Scale and the Eating Behaviors and Pattern Questionnaire after assent and parental consent.

A Focus Group Study of Indian Psychiatrists' Views on Electroconvulsive Therapy under India's Mental Healthcare Act 2017: 'The Ground Reality is Different'.

Background: India's Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 (MHCA) greatly restricts the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in minors and bans unmodified ECT. Indian psychiatrists have raised concerns that these measures may deprive certain patients of life-saving treatment. This study describes the perspectives of Indian psychiatrists on how ECT is dealt with in the legislation.

Trends of Tobacco Consumption Among Women Admitted to and Visiting the Psychiatric Inpatient Unit of a Tertiary Care Center in Mumbai: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: To gain insight into the current prevalence of tobacco consumption in various forms among female psychiatric inpatients and their visiting female relatives in Mumbai, India.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, survey questionnaires were administered to 127 female inpatients and 110 of their visiting female relatives from July to October 2016. A total of 100 patients and 108 of their relatives completed responses.

Mental Hospitals in India: Reforms for the future.

Mental hospitals are an integral part of mental health services in India. It is an interesting story how mental hospitals have responded to the challenges of contemporary period they were built in. It is beyond doubt that it is a progressive journey along with advances in mental health both in India and internationally.

Attitude toward Selfie Taking and its Relation to Body Image and Narcissism in Medical Students.

Background: The recent and rapidly popularized social phenomenon of selfie taking has been showing an increasing trend. It is thus imperative to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception of the groups toward this phenomenon. Selfie taking is associated with younger age groups and hence, we aimed to explore the attitudes toward selfie taking and its relation toward body image and narcissism in medical college students.

Psychosis in a Case of Dandy-Walker Syndrome: A Case Report.

Dandy Walker Syndrome (DWS) is a congenital malformation with brain abnormalities, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and visible structural changes in particular brain structures. We present here a case of psychosis in an 18-year-old male with DWS, epilepsy and intellectual disability. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the clinically relevant issues, psychopharmacological issues, neuropsychiatric manifestations and consultation liaison issues involved.

Manipulation of prescriptions by patients - what must a doctor do?

Over-the-counter use of medication via chemists, including the use of psychiatric medication, has always been a cause of worry in the Indian subcontinent. Over the last two years, the rules on dispensing psychiatric medication have become stringent and chemists have to dispense the exact amount of medicine written on the prescription for the time duration mentioned. The chemist also stamps the prescription with the amount of medicine dispensed so that the patient does not use the prescription at another chemist's or counter to obtain more than the amount prescribed.

Prescription pattern of antidepressants in five tertiary care psychiatric centres of India.

Background & Objectives: Limited data are available on prescription patterns of the antidepressants from India. We studied antidepressants' prescription pattern from five geographically distant tertiary psychiatric care centers of the India.

Method: In this cross-sectional study, all patients who attended outpatients department or were admitted in the psychiatry wards at Lucknow, Chandigarh, Tiruvalla, Mumbai and Guwahati on a fixed day, who were using or had been prescribed antidepressant medications, were included.

Resilience: A psychobiological construct for psychiatric disorders.

Understanding of psychopathology of mental disorder is evolving, particularly with availability of newer insight from the field of genetics, epigenetics, social, and environmental pathology. It is now becoming clear how biological factors are contributing to development of an illness in the face of a number of psychosocial factors. Resilience is a psychobiological factor which determines individual's response to adverse life events.

Internet-mediated psychotherapy: Are we ready for the ethical challenges?

Advances in information and communication technology have facilitated the development of online psychotherapy. This form of psychotherapy would provide the developing world with better access to professional mental healthcare services. At the same time, it is prudent to carefully consider the various ethical, legal and regulatory issues involved in online psychotherapy.

Hypnic jerks possibly induced by escitalopram.

Hypnic jerks or sleep starts are benign myoclonic jerks that usually occur on falling asleep. Various factors like excessive caffeine intake, physical, and emotional stress can increase their frequency. Here we report a case of a female who suffered from hypnic jerks with use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor drug escitalopram and responding to treatment with clonazepam.

An Open-label Trial of Risperidone and Fluoxetine in Children with Autistic Disorder.

Objective: Various studies have shown the effectiveness of risperidone and fluoxetine in the management of behavioral problems in autism.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare these two drugs in the management of behavioral problems in autism.

Materials And Methods: Forty children with autism were divided into 2 groups in a 16-week open trial that compared these two drugs.