The use of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, in modern psychiatric medicine. It covers its traditional use, global distribution, early studies, and current areas of research in depression, tobacco cessation, terminal illness, and more.

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Experience compassionate and convenient psychiatric medical management with Virtualpsychiatriccare.com. Improve your mental health from the comfort of your own home.

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Psychiatry, a field blending clinical practice, biology, and social sciences, has ancient roots dating back to Graeco-Roman philosophers like Plato and Hippocrates. Significant historical milestones include the body humor hypothesis, the first mental health ward, and the emergence of psychiatric asy

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Pharmacokinetics, as explained in a lecture by Oula Mohammed Sami, M.B.Ch.B/MSc in clinical pharmacology, delves into how the body processes drugs, contrasting with pharmacodynamics which focuses on drug actions. Key topics covered include properties influencing treatment outcomes, the significance

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Explore the historical roots of pharmacology from ancient civilizations like India, China, and Egypt. Learn about the development and principles of drug activity, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Discover early medicinal practices and the evolution of drug administration. Gain insigh

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock, is a psychiatric treatment that induces seizures in anesthetized patients for therapeutic purposes. ECT has a controversial history but is well-established in the medical field. Introduced in 1938, ECT has replaced older treatments like in

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This chapter discusses the classification, salient features, and uses of sedatives and hypnotics in veterinary pharmacology. Sedatives subdue excitement and induce calmness without necessarily causing sleep, while hypnotics induce and maintain sleep. Both classes of drugs act as CNS depressants and

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Explore the pharmacology of the autonomic nervous system focusing on cholinergic and adrenergic agents. Learn about cholinomimetics, direct and indirect acting cholinergic agonists, their therapeutic indications, and adverse effects. Discover the mechanism of action and uses of nicotinic agonists. D

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This comprehensive set of questions and answers covers topics related to drug excretion and renal pharmacology. It includes information on glomerular filtration, drug excretion mechanisms, dosage adjustments in renal impairment, factors influencing drug excretion, and the effects of long-term NSAID

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Psychiatric social work is a specialized field that integrates social work principles with psychiatry to address emotional and mental health disorders. Originating in the early 1900s, it has evolved to provide crucial support to individuals struggling with mental health challenges, facilitating thei

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The role of the psychiatric prescriber in an ACT team involves actively participating in team processes, attending meetings, assessing symptoms, providing medication education, conducting therapy, and home visits. They have clinical supervisory responsibilities, provide clinical supervision, monitor

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Dr. Arnab Pathak is an expert of child and adolescent psychiatric treatment in Kolkata. For Book a consultation WhatsApp now at 91-9804509480. Child Adolescent Psychiatric Concerns. Empowering Young Minds: Expert Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Tr

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Social case work in psychiatric settings is a method employed by mental health social workers to help individuals cope with social, emotional, and environmental needs. It involves building rapport, understanding and solving internal problems, strengthening ego power, and developing internal resource

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This study explores the perceptions, emotional reactions, and needs of adolescent psychiatric inpatients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Through individual interviews, themes such as knowledge about the pandemic, changes in routine, feelings, positive behaviors, and social support were examined. Parti

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Dr. Margo Thienemann discusses the psychiatric medication management of a 10-year-old boy with inflammatory psychiatric disease, particularly focusing on Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). The patient presented with various symptoms including compulsions, mood swings, OCD, oppos

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This resource delves into the psychiatric care aspects of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), detailing symptoms, staging, common psychiatric disorders, pharmacokinetic changes, and renal adverse effects of psychotropic medications. It also presents facts about CKD prevalence in the US, stag

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This module sheds light on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among homeless individuals compared to non-homeless, emphasizing issues like suicidal ideation and attempts. It also highlights the lack of psychiatry-specific training in addressing homelessness, and the potential benefits of street

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Explore the complexities surrounding involuntary psychiatric care, including standards for commitment, patient rights, and differing perspectives from organizations like The Treatment Advocacy Center, NAMI, and The American Psychiatric Association.

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Factors contributing to psychiatric illness and mental health problems include predisposing factors such as psychological and biological factors, as well as precipitating stressors like challenging stimuli. Mental health is defined as a state of well-being involving happiness, contentment, and effec

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Delve into the complexities of psychiatric medications with a focus on the benefits, risks, and side effects associated with antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics. Learn about common lab monitoring needs, drug interactions to watch for, and important considerations when

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Mental Health in Kolkata: Exploring the Reasons Behind Psychiatric Disorders in Kolkata. The Growing Concern in Kolkata Reasons Behind Psychiatric Disorders. In recent years, Kolkata has witnessed a notable increase in reported cases of psychiatric d

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In these case studies, patients with psychiatric conditions require inpatient psychiatric care. The Medical Stability Screen helps determine if further work-up or documentation is needed. A 23-year-old male with schizophrenia is medically stable with no additional work-up required (Green), while a 4

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Michigan Psychiatric Care Improvement Project (MPCIP) is implementing crisis system improvements to enhance patient care and streamline care coordination. The project focuses on medical clearance, psychiatric bed registry, crisis hotline, and more. MDHHS and its partners aim to determine medical cau

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Agitation is a tension state characterized by anxiety and hyperactivity seen in depression, schizophrenia, and mania, while aggression involves hostile thoughts or actions towards others, common in impulse control disorders. Psychiatric patients are usually not aggressive, but certain mental illness

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Dr. Abdulqader Aljarad, a clinical assistant professor and consultant of psychiatry, emphasizes the importance of obtaining necessary information, establishing rapport with patients, and understanding their circumstances to make an accurate diagnosis. The process involves putting patients at ease, s

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This presentation provides valuable insights into conducting psychiatric evaluations, including tips on referrals, team processes, interview techniques, and obtaining usable data. The speakers emphasize the importance of thorough preparation, flexibility, and understanding individual nuances during

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This detailed resource covers various aspects of psychiatric assessment including general overview, clinical interview techniques, patient meeting strategies, applying interviewing techniques, reflecting patient feelings, and summarizing patient thoughts. The content emphasizes the importance of a d

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The report discusses the methodologies for determining the need for psychiatric and substance use disorder beds in the State Medical Facilities Plan, addressing the disconnect between existing methodology and the perceived need for additional beds. It explores principles, assumptions, calculations,

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Explore the essential aspects of pharmacology and toxicology covered in Investigator Brochures, including nonclinical information, safety pharmacology, general toxicology, genetic toxicology, and more. Learn about the significance of pharmacology in predicting intended and unintended effects, consid

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Explore the innovative approaches proposed by IFALPA for enhancing flight physical examinations and psychiatric testing for pilots. The focus is on preventive medicine, 6-month medical certificates, and the need for better detection methods for psychological illnesses in pilots. Discover the importa

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Mental Status Examination (MSE) aims to assess cognitive processes, behavior, and emotions in patients with severe psychiatric conditions. The MSE includes evaluating outlook, psychomotor activation, attitude, memory, concentration, perception, cognition, speech, affect, behavior, and insight. Physi

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by significant weight loss, fear of gaining weight, and disturbed body image. It predominantly affects women in adolescence, often associated with dieting and harmful behaviors. Diagnosis involves criteria such as weight loss and amenorrhea. Complications include em

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Psychiatric disorders are illnesses with various manifestations that impact functioning due to disturbances in biological, social, genetic, and other factors. Two key classification systems, ICD-10 and DSM-5, categorize over 200 types of psychiatric illnesses. The ICD-10 includes categories like org

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Michigan Psychiatric Care Improvement Project (MPCIP) aims to enhance crisis system improvements through initiatives such as medical clearance algorithm, psychiatric bed registry, and crisis helpline. The project involves collaborations with healthcare associations and community partners, focusing o

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Explore the concept of liability in negligence for injury to people and damage to property, with a focus on psychiatric damage. Learn about primary and secondary victims, distinguishing between those who suffer physical injury and those who experience psychiatric harm. Delve into real cases like the

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Psychiatric damage resulting from negligence involves injury to the mind rather than the body, requiring claimants to prove recognized psychiatric injury with medical evidence. Primary victims suffer physical or foreseeable physical and psychiatric injuries, while secondary victims experience psychi

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Professor Peter van der Ende, a Senior Researcher and Psychologist at Hanze University in the Netherlands, introduces a new program focusing on Parenting and Psychiatric Rehabilitation. Addressing the challenges faced by individuals with severe mental illnesses in parenting, the program aims to equi

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Uncover the rich history of pharmacology from ancient civilizations to modern times, tracing the origins of medicinal practices and the development of drug-related concepts. Delve into the fundamental areas of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, to understand the mechanism

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This presentation delves into the nuances of psychiatric pharmacology, exploring common psychiatric conditions, historical perspectives on medical treatments, categories of psychiatric medications, and principles of treatment. It also touches on mental illness definitions from DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V, a

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In the bustling streets of Kolkata, beneath the layers of culture and history, there lies a quieter, often unspoken reality\u2014the rising tide of psychiatric disorders. As the city grapples with modern pressures, socio-economic stress, and deep-roo

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