Publications by authors named "C Ramasubramanian"
The ongoing wars in many regions-such as the conflict between Israel and Hamas-as well as the effects of war on communities, social services, and mental health are covered in this special editorial. This article emphasizes the need for international efforts to promote peace, offer humanitarian aid, and address the mental health challenges faced by individuals and communities affected by war and violence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Existing psychiatric epidemiological studies from Tamil Nadu with methodological limitations and variations had under-reported the prevalence of mental morbidity. Robust data from a representative population-based epidemiological study are not readily available to guide mental health programs in Tamil Nadu.
Aim: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, correlates, and treatment gap of mental morbidity in the state of Tamil Nadu using data from National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India, 2015-2016.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores copy number variants (CNVs) as significant genetic factors in schizophrenia, focusing on a South Indian population for the first time.
- Researchers identified 63 different CNVs in 168 schizophrenia patients and 168 controls, noting a higher presence of medium-sized deletions in patients compared to controls.
- The findings underscore the need for further research in larger samples and suggest that an integrated approach can enhance the identification of CNVs linked to schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.
Some research suggests that distress, secondary to isolation and fear following COVID-19 infection, can negatively affect the long-term more than the COVID-19 infection itself. This narrative review aims to provide a global view on the neuropsychiatric consequences of COVID-19 that can be ascribed to several factors, ranging from the direct effect of infection, to the body's responses against the infection, or to the psychological sequelae of social isolation, unemployment, and fear for one's health and livelihood. Current findings show that the more severe the respiratory infection, the more likely are central nervous system (CNS) complications regarding the infection itself.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To study the sociodemographic and clinical profile of subjects receiving disability certificates (DCs) issued for psychiatric disorders across multiple centres in India.
Materials And Methods: Eleven centres, including ten government and one non-governmental organization spread across the country, participated in the study. Data on the sociodemographic and clinical profiles of patients who were issued DC in the calendar year 2019 were collected on a proforma designed for the study.