The Management of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City recently organized a comprehensive capacity-building training for the middle-level managers (i.e. Heads of Unit). The training which was aimed to enhance the managerial skills and knowledge of the Heads of Unit held…
OUTLINE Introduction Diagnostic criteria Definition of terms Addiction cycle Phases of addiction process Factors that increases risk of addiction Theories of addiction Treatment Complications of addiction Conclusion References INTRODUCTION β’Addiction is a state of dependence produced either by the habitual…
The newly formed Alumni executive of the School of Psychiatric Nursing (SOPN) of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Benin City (FNPHBenin) held its inaugural meeting on Monday 13th May 2024. It is worthy of note that this is first of its kind…
The Medical Director, Dr. Imafidon O. Agbonile led the MDs and CEOs of federal neuropsychiatric hospitals in the country to a presentation to the House of Representatives Committee on Specialty Healthcare on May 15, 2024. Present at the hearing for…
Outline Introduction Definition of unconsciousness Components of unconsciousness Causes of coma Pathogenesis of coma Approach to the unconscious patient Prognosis Differential diagnosis of coma Brain death References Introduction Consciousness is the state of being aware and responsive to…
The Hon. Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate was given an award of excellence by the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation at its 27th anniversary awards held at the Prestigious Oriental hotel, Lekki, Lagos on Saturday, 20th April…
OUTLINES INTRODUCTION DEFINITION CAUSES CLINICAL FEATURES AETIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY KORSAKOV SYNDROME INVESTIGATIONS MANAGEMENT COURSE AND PROGNOSIS CONCLUSION INTRODUCTION Amnesia is loss of memory. Amnestic also known as amnestic disorders or syndromes. These are those which episodic memory is specifically and…
OUTLINE OBJECTIVE INTRODUCTION CONCEPT OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING APPLICATIONS OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING CONCLUSION REFERENCES INTRODUCTION As the name implies, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is intended for motivational struggles. Struggles of changing from a pattern of behavior that…
Outline Introduction Definition of Terms Symptoms of Grief Types of Grief Reactions Factors affecting Grief Responses Biological Perspective Morbidity after Bereavement Stages of Grief Management Conclusion ReferencesΒ Introduction Grief ,bereavement and mourning are psychological reactions of those who survived a…
On Tuesday, March 5th 2024, the Medical Director of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Benin City, Dr Imafidon O. Agbonile, delivered a thought-provoking lecture at the prestigious University of Benin (UNIBEN). The event, which was organized by the Nigeria Association of Marketing…