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Industrial Psychiatry Journal
ISSN 0972-6748 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 1,078 articles in the index
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Periodic catatonia in the elderly: A case series highlighting the diagnostic challenge between delirium and catatonia
Differentiating catatonia from delirium in elderly patients presents significant diagnostic challenges due to overlapping clinical features. This case series describes three elderly patients with periodic catatonia characterized by alternating states of stupor and agitation. Specific features, such…
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Association of sleep quality and urinary melatonin levels with endometrial cancer: A case control pilot study
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy globally. Recent studies suggest that alterations in circadian rhythm might be associated with an increased risk of endometrial carcinoma. To evaluate the association between sleep quality, urinary melatonin levels, and prevalence of…
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Neurovascular compression in patients with stress-related somatic complaints
This case series explores the complex interplay between stress-related somatic complaints and neurovascular compression, specifically focusing on anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) vascular loops. Three female patients presented with diverse neurological symptoms, including facial…
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Multisensory hallucinations in visually impaired elderly subjects
We present two case studies that illustrate the classical Charles Bonnet Syndrome and a patient with multisensory hallucinations and delusion in a visually impaired elderly subject. These cases highlight diagnostic complexity and underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach in management.
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Disulfiram resistance in alcohol dependence: Myth or reality?
Alcohol use is a major public health concern in India. Disulfiram is one of the few effective drugs approved for treatment of alcohol use disorder. There have been a few, if any, research studies on resistance to disulfiram as well as other nondeterrent effects of the drug. Here, we shall discuss…
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Sexual functioning among spouses of individuals with schizophrenia: A clinical perspective
Background: Schizophrenia impacts not only patients but also their intimate partners. Sexual dysfunction (SD) among spouses is a critical yet underexplored consequence of this caregiving burden. Aim: To compare sexual functioning in spouses of individuals with schizophrenia versus control spouses…
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Psychiatric manifestations in dengue: A case series and review
Dengue virus fever is a mosquito-borne disease resulting in a serious flu-like sickness with high temperature, intense joint and muscle ache, reduced blood platelets, skin rashes, and a tendency to bleed. Neurological complications following dengue infection are common. Although psychiatric…
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Dengue and the industry: Mental health perspectives
Dengue fever, endemic in tropical regions, poses major challenges to industrial productivity through both direct health impacts and psychological sequelae. We conducted a comprehensive literature review examining the psychological impacts of dengue fever on industrial workers and broader economic…
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The metabolic paradox of aripiprazole: Weight-neutral in monotherapy but weight-reducing as adjunctive therapy
Antipsychotic-induced metabolic dysfunction affects 37–63% of patients, contributing to reduced life expectancy in serious mental illness. Aripiprazole demonstrates a differential effect being weight-neutral in monotherapy but producing substantial weight reduction when combined with clozapine…
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Awareness and attitude of undergraduate medical students to LGBY community: A cross-sectional study
Background: The way that the lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender (LGBT) community is understood has changed from an abnormal concept to a normal variant of sexuality. Despite this action, the Indian population still harbors a great deal of fear toward this community. The health of the LGBT…
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Enhancing mental health services for capacity building: The Afghan support program telepsychiatry initiative
This research paper examines the impact and effectiveness of the Afghan Support Program’s (ASP) innovative telepsychiatry initiative in addressing the mental health challenges faced by Afghan refugees and communities enduring complex emergencies, and it also plays a crucial role in capacity…
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Stress and substance abuse – Assessment of psychiatric problems among police personnel
Background: Law enforcement, particularly policing, is a highly stressful occupation leading to stress, depression, anxiety, and substance intake. Over time, such persistent stress can affect both their professional efficacy and personal well-being. Aim: To estimate the level of stress, depression…
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Psychological distress in urban vs. rural women attending a central India district hospital outpatient department: A matched cross-sectional study
Background: Women in India face substantial mental health challenges, which significantly vary across urban and rural settings. Limited studies directly compare these populations, especially when carefully matching for key demographic factors such as age and socioeconomic status (SES). Aim: To…
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Psychological predictors of positive affect and meaningful work: A cross-sectional study
Background: Positive affect (PA)—encompassing emotions such as joy, interest, and alertness—and the experience of meaningful work (MW) are vital to psychological well-being. While both have been widely studied as individual outcomes, their shared psychological foundations remain underexplored. Two…
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The Dengue Anxiety Scale (DENAS): A new tool for assessing disease-specific anxiety
Background: Dengue is a major public health concern in Latin America, not only due to its widespread transmission and physical complications but also because of its psychological impact on affected populations. The fear of infection, uncertainty about disease progression, and potential for severe…
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