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OUTLINE Introduction Historical background The concept of LRE in National Mental Health Act,2021 Applications of the concept of LRE in Psychiatry Challenges in application of the concept of LRE Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction The New Jersey civil commitment statute defines…
In a bid to enhance productivity in the service, the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City has recently organised a training on capacity building for staff in the directorate cadre. The training held on Wednesday 10th January, 2024 in the…
The 2023 Federal Neuro-psychiatric hospital award ceremony which is the maiden edition was to honour staff who has distinguished themselves in the last one year. The event afforded staff the opportunity to wine and celebrate the outgoing year 2023. Speaking…
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin (FNPH) held its Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference with the theme ‘Brain Drain in the Nigeria Healthcare System: A Two-Sided Coin; the Way Forward’ and sub-theme “The Impact of…
The Nursing Services Department and DATER Phase II Unit held a retirement party for a Senior Nursing Officer, Mr. J.Y. Udobor on December 15, 2023. It is noteworthy that the retiree served in the department for several years and was…
The Management of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Benin City has continued its tradition of providing Christmas packages to its staff during the festive season. This year, the hospital’s Medical Director/CEO, Dr. Imafidon Osama Agbonile, extended the Christmas package to the entire…
OUTLINE Introduction Definitions Epidemiology Classifications Pathophysiology of Diabetes Diabetic Emergencies Risk Factors And Management of Diabetic Emergencies Relationship Between Diabetics And Psychiatry Conclusions Recommendations References INTRODUCTION A condition which featured excessive Urination, Excessive thirst & weight loss was first mentioned…
OUTLINE Objectives Introduction Epidemiology Risk factors Schizophrenia relapse prevention Use of Long-acting Antipsychotics Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Schizophrenia is a severe psychological illness characterised by disturbance of perception of reality and impairment in thinking, behavior, affect, and motivation. It is a…
The Medical Laboratory Unit of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Benin City recently hosted its second annual scientific conference themed “Quality Healthcare Delivery: A Roadmap to Achieving One Health” on October 19-20, 2023, at the hospital’s conference hall. The event brought together…
Outline Introduction Epidemiology Relevant terms Aetiology Diagnosis Gender identity disorders in children Associated psychopathology Management Conclusion References Introduction Gender dysphoria (formerly gender identity disorder) is a term that denotes persistent discomfort with one’s biologic sex or assigned gender. DSM-5 adopted…
