Outline Introduction Why does it matter? Passive use Active use Intervention Conclusion Introduction According to the World Health Organisation, the term Youth refers to the age group between 15-24. In terms of energy expenditure, sedentary behaviour represents a slight increase in energy expenditure above…

OUTLINE Introduction Symptoms of anxiety Diagnostic criteria for GAD Treatment of GAD Psychological intervention Social intervention Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Oxford Dictionary of English defined “anxiety” as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. GAD-…

Outline Introduction Brief history of Residency Training in Nigeria The different parts (provisions) Pluses and pitfalls Recommendation Conclusion References Introduction MRTA is an act to regulate the Residency Training Programme in Nigeria and for related matters The bill was passed…

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…

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…

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…

OUTLINE INTRODUCTION HISTORY EPIDEMIOLOGY AETIOLOGY CLINICAL FEATURES DIAGNOSTIC DIFFERENCES DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT PROGNOSIS CONCLUSION REFERENCES INTRODUCTION Early-onset schizophrenia is defined as an onset of schizophrenia before the age of 18years. It is associated with severe clinical course , poor psychosocial…

OUTLINE Introduction Epidemiology Airway anatomy Spirometry Aetiology Pathophysiology Classification Differential diagnosis Investigations Management Conclusion References INTRODUCTION Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the lung airways with 3 classical characteristics; Airflow limitation which is usually reversible spontaneously or with…

AGENDA IntroductionHistory of palliative careEpidemiologyPrinciples of palliative careModelsThe role of psychiatryChallengesRecommendationsConclusion INTRODUCTION Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing the quality of life and alienating the suffering amongst people with severe, complex and often terminal illnesses.…