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Suicide From A Global Perspective, Amresh Srivastava
Suicide From A Global Perspective, Amresh Srivastava
Amresh Srivastava
This book is in 5 volumes, Hard cover and e-book, with 110 Chapters and contributions from more than 30 Countries
Amresh Shrivastava (ed), Megan Kimbrell and David Lester Handbook of Suicide From Global Perspective
Preface by Professor N. Sartorius, MD, PhD
Suicide is the cause of death for nearly one million people a year. Death by suicide is often reported as being due to other causes to avoid stigmatization and other negative consequences of suicide for the family: it can therefore be assumed that the number of people who commit suicide is much higher than this number. Attempts of suicide …
Beyond Early Intervention, Amresh Srivastava
Redefining Outcome Measures In Schizophrenia: Integrating Social And Clinical Parameters, Amresh Srivastava, Megan Johnston, Nilesh Shah, Yves Bureau
Redefining Outcome Measures In Schizophrenia: Integrating Social And Clinical Parameters, Amresh Srivastava, Megan Johnston, Nilesh Shah, Yves Bureau
Amresh Srivastava
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Schizophrenia is a complex neurobehavioral disorder for which there are many promising new treatments. There is, however, a discrepancy in outcome measure reports when they are obtained from patients, relatives, caregivers, or professionals, making it difficult to determine the level of recovery. This lack of agreement may result from limitations of the measurement tools themselves, which are not comprehensive and may be measuring different aspects of outcome. Alternatively, it could be that the conceptual understanding of outcome and recovery require development.
RECENT FINDINGS: For various reasons, patients assessed as 'recovered' remain excluded from mainstream society. We are …
Antipsychotics And Outcome In Schizophrenia, Amresh Srivastava, Anukant Mital
Antipsychotics And Outcome In Schizophrenia, Amresh Srivastava, Anukant Mital
Amresh Srivastava
No abstract provided.
Prodromal Research: Public Health Initiatives For Prevention Of Schizophrenia, Amresh Srivastava
Prodromal Research: Public Health Initiatives For Prevention Of Schizophrenia, Amresh Srivastava
Amresh Srivastava
No abstract provided.
Outcome In Schizophrenia: The Long-Term Good Outcome In Schizophrenia Is Not Yet Good Enough, Amresh Srivastava, Meghan Thakar
Outcome In Schizophrenia: The Long-Term Good Outcome In Schizophrenia Is Not Yet Good Enough, Amresh Srivastava, Meghan Thakar
Amresh Srivastava
The illness of schizophrenia has always been a matter of concern for its nature and extent of outcome particularly for its regional and cultural differences. The concept of outcome has been evolving and this study examines the scenario of good outcome in developing countries.
Baseline Serum Prolactinin Drug Naïve First Episode Schizophrenia Predicts A Positive Clinical And Social Outcome At Five Years, Post Discharge Follow-Up, Amresh Srivastava, Manoj Tamhane, Meghana Thakar, Yves Bureau, Nilesh Shah
Baseline Serum Prolactinin Drug Naïve First Episode Schizophrenia Predicts A Positive Clinical And Social Outcome At Five Years, Post Discharge Follow-Up, Amresh Srivastava, Manoj Tamhane, Meghana Thakar, Yves Bureau, Nilesh Shah
Amresh Srivastava
Serum prolactinis an indicator of tuberoinfundibulardopamine activity. It is reported to increase in wide variety of mental illnesses. It has close relationship with antipsychotic therapy. However, its relationship with psychopathology and outcome is not clear. Serum prolactinlevel was measured in 30 male and 30 female drug naive patients of schizophrenia. Subsequently, these patients were treated with antipsychotics. The severity of psychopathology at the baseline and subsequent improvement at the end of 3 weeks and 6 weeks was assessed on modified brief psychiatric rating scale (mBPRS). Available to follow up at five years 18 males & 22 females patients were reassessed …
Perspectives In Social Outcome Of Schizophrenia, Amresh Shrivastava
Perspectives In Social Outcome Of Schizophrenia, Amresh Shrivastava
Amresh Srivastava
No abstract provided.