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 References  Introduction Grief ,bereavement and mourning are psychological reactions of those who survived a…

OUTLINE Introduction Definitions Elements of psychiatric malpractice Investigation of alleged psychiatric malpractice Prevention Recommendation Conclusion References INTRODUCTION There is an increasing number of lawsuit against doctors on the ground of malpractice. This is due to : Patients, relatives and the…

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…