The prevelance and recognition of depression in primary care.

In a two stage study of depression, 200 patients attending primary care were randomly investigated. All patients were screened using Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (Beck & Beamesderfer, 1974) and were interviewed using Clinical Interview for Depression (CID) (Paykel, 1985). Sixty (30%) patients crossed BDI threshold for moderate or severe depression.

Nitrazepam in emotional disorders of childhood.

The therapeutic results obtained with Nitrazepam in 30 children with emotional disorders between 4 and 14 years of age are reported, 17 children with habit disorders, 6 with behaviour, 5 with personality and 2 with Neurosis. Employing a flexible dosage schedule, a dose of 1/4 tablet to 1 tablet of 5 mg. Nitrazepam once to thrice daily was effective and safe.

Non-intellectual factors in learning disability.

100 cases of learning disability are investigated to study non-intellectual factors associated with it. The study reveals that urban area, middle class, unitary and small family show high incidence. Impaired relationship with the parents is the most significant factor, followed by adverse influences in school.