Publications by authors named "Sebastien S Prat"
Article Synopsis
- Forensic-correctional psychiatric services in Abu Dhabi are crucial for caring for mentally ill offenders and conducting legal assessments, but improvements in mental health care are still needed.
- The study analyzed data from 398 male offenders, primarily diagnosed with schizophrenia, with an average age of 35.3 years and an average stay of 11.07 days in forensic-correctional units.
- There is a significant demand for these services, highlighting the need for more trained professionals, resources, and a universal database to address mental health needs effectively.
While serious concerns are often raised when patients abscond or leave unauthorized from psychiatric services, there is limited knowledge about absconsion in forensic psychiatric services. Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guideline, we searched Medline/PubMed, PsycINFO, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science through May 2020 for eligible reports on absconsion in forensic patients with no language limits. The search string combined terms for absconsion, forensic patients, and psychiatry in various permutations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis review aims to consolidate the available information on use of electroretinography as a diagnostic tool in psychiatry. The electroretinogram (ERG) has been found to have diagnostic utility in cocaine withdrawal (reduced light-adapted b-wave response), major depressive disorder (reduced contrast gain in pattern ERG), and schizophrenia (reduced a- and b-wave amplitudes). This review examines these findings as well as the applicability of ERG to substance use disorder, Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorder, panic disorder, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and medication use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsychiatric symptoms resulting from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) itself or its treatment are well known. However, the relationship between psychotic episodes and Multiple Sclerosis remains debated. In this paper, we present the case of a woman who developed a chronic psychotic disorder a few months after the onset of MS.
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- Disorders of the mind can contribute to criminal behavior, often leading to claims that individuals were not fully aware of their actions due to psychiatric conditions or other medical issues.
- In the described case of a 77-year-old man with Parkinson's disease, the discussion focuses on how medication misuse affected his mental capacity and raised questions about his criminal responsibility.
- The article highlights the legal implications of such cases in Canada, while suggesting that the clinical understanding could apply to similar situations internationally, impacting medical and legal professionals involved.