[Carbamazepine in the treatment in psychiatric disorders based on retrospective clinical study].

Medical records of patient treated in I Department of Psychiatry Medical University of Gdansk in 1996-2000 were analysed. Carbamazepine was used in 383 patients, 209 male and 174 female. Mean age for the whole group 41.

[Purpose in life among schizophrenic patients during psychoeducation program--preliminary report].

The article describe impact of psychoeducation on purpose in life, will of life, hope, delight and satisfaction with life's attainments, relationship with family, health care and socio-economic situation among schizophrenic patients. There were no significant difference in on purpose in life hope and satisfaction with life's attainments, relationship with family, health care and socioeconomic situation. Patient after psychoeducation have significantly higher level of hope and delight.

[Evaluation of depressive symptoms among schizophrenic patients during psychoeducation program].

The article describes impact of psychoeducation on severity and frequency among schizophrenic patients. A group of 36 patients were evaluated using BDI, CDS and PANSS-G6 scales. There were no significant differences in severity of depressive symptoms before and after psychoeducation program.

[Opinions about long-term treatment of schizophrenia among psychiatrist in Gdansk region].

Authors present opinions of 64 psychiatrists from Gdañsk region working in university departments, in- and out-patients clinics. The aim of the study was to describe their opinion about selected problem in long-term treatment of schizophrenia. There were no significant differences between psychiatrists working in different centers.