
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
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Here you can read the latest issue and articles published by the Indian Journal of Psychiatry. Indian Journal of Psychiatry is the official publication of the Indian Psychiatric Society that considers for publication articles in all fields of Psychiatry and allied disciplines.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
2M ago
Eating disorders, especially anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have been classically described in young females in Western population. Recent research shows that they are also seen in developing countries including India. The classification of eating disorders has been expanded to include recently described conditions like binge eating disorder. Eating disorders have a multifactorial etiology. Genetic factor appear to play a major role. Recent advances in neurobiology have improved our understanding of these conditions and may possibly help us develop more effective treatments in future. Pr ..read more
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
3M ago
This clinical practice guide traces the role of art and creativity in mental health and well-being. This is a difficult task since the evidence from research spans a wide variety of fine art forms and different aspects of creativity. Hence, we have tried to combine both evidence-based research as well as our clinical experience and practice in the field of arts in utilizing creative pursuits as a life skill and a well-being initiative. The focus of the guidelines is preventive and promotional with relevance to mental health. We also hope that this should be a beginning in encouraging psychiatr ..read more
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
4M ago
Background: The nature of aberrant salience in schizophrenia, whether it is a state or a trait phenomenon, remains unclear. Aim: To assess and compare aberrant salience in patients with schizophrenia at different stages of the illness and to explore its association with symptom severity and medication use. Methods: A total of 113 subjects were included, comprising 83 patients with schizophrenia divided into three groups: group A (acute drug-free symptomatic stage, n = 23), group B (chronic-medicated symptomatic stage, n = 30), and group C (chronic-medicated asymptomatic stage, n = 30). These w ..read more
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
4M ago
Background: Persistent suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, and suicide attempts constitute suicidality and are consistent predictors for future suicides. Research on what protects individuals from harming themselves is equivocal. While factors like impulsivity could increase risk of suicide, research is needed on what stops people from acting out on self-harm thoughts/suicidal ideation. Aim: To explore the help-seeking behaviors and other protective factors during periods of suicidality in individuals at risk of suicide. Method: This study aimed to explore help-seeking behavior and other p ..read more
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
4M ago
This viewpoint advocates for significant reforms in the disability certification guidelines for mental illnesses in India. Currently, two years duration of illness is required before certification, which delays essential support. The proposed model emphasizes assessing the functional impact of conditions, aligns with global standards, and suggests regular reassessments to improve accessibility and inclusivity in mental health services ..read more
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
5M ago
Background: Cultural beliefs significantly shape societal attitudes toward mental illness, and these social attitudes profoundly impact help-seeking behaviors. Therefore, it is important to focus on understanding and addressing these social behaviors. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of chronic mental illness interpretations based on culture and religious beliefs on non-medical help-seeking behaviors among patients in Türkiye. Methods: The study was conducted from September to October 2023 using an inductive qualitative approach. In-depth face-to-face interviews were carried out wi ..read more
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
5M ago
Background: Anxiety and depression during the postpartum period can have a significant impact on mothers’ perceived sense of responsive caregiving, causing considerable distress. This association may be affected by mothers’ perception about social support. In the context of low-and-middle-income countries where prevalence rates of maternal mental illnesses are high and access to health care services is limited, informal supports become more relevant. Aim: The study aims to understand the lived experience of mothers who had postpartum depression or anxiety and their perceived distress related t ..read more