Vol. 2 No. 03 (2026): July-September(2026) Tamil Psychiatry Journal
Articles
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PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Mental Illness
Psychiatric rehabilitation is an essential component of the comprehensive management of individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia. Although pharmacological and psychological interventions effectively reduce acute psychiatric symptoms, many patients continue to experience impairments in cognitive... Read more
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MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation
Alcohol dependence syndrome is the most common substance misuse disorder that can cause dependence and causes damage not only to the individuals but also to the society. In this article we will see what the symptoms of alcohol dependence syndrome are and how alcohol affects the people mentally, physically and socially. This article gives good... Read more
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HOMELESS PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS Rights, Care, Rehabilitation and Reunification Towards Dignified Independent Living
Persons with mental illnesses suffer from a number of challenges like homelessness, unemployment, poverty, social stigma, lack of access to the mental and physical health service and lack of support from their family. The homeless persons with mental illnesses live in the most vulnerable state especially due to lack of awareness about the... Read more
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MENTAL HEALTH CARE ACT, 2017 Advance Directive, Nominated Representative and Capacity Assessment
The Mental Health Care Act, 2017 ensures the rights of the patients with mental illness. Patients, when they are in sound mind with full capacity to make their own decision about their illness and their treatment, can make their decision about their future care when they become unwell and that process of advance decision making is called... Read more
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DELIRIUM TREMENS Symptoms, Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis, Assessment and Clinical Management
Alcohol dependence is the most prevalent substance misuse problem worldwide. One of the major features of Alcohol dependence Syndrome is an Alcohol withdrawal state which starts within a few hours since having the last drink. If the alcohol withdrawal state gets worsen, it can lean to a much more severe form of withdrawal state called Delirium... Read more
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MANAGEMENT OF AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR IN PSYCHIATRIC SETTINGS The Use of De-escalation And Restraint Techniques In Controlling Aggressive Behaviours
Patients receiving mental health care may occasionally exhibit severe aggression or violent behaviour that poses a risk to themselves, other patients, caregivers, or healthcare professionals. In such situations, ensuring safety while preserving the patient's dignity, rights, and autonomy is of paramount importance. The Mental Healthcare Act,... Read more