Psychiatric Nursing

Introduction Substance related disorders are composed of two groups: the substance - use disorders (dependence and abuse) and the substance induced disorders (intoxication, withdrawal, delirium, dementia, amnesia, psychosis, mood disorder, sexual dysfun… more »

Introduction Tic disorders are characterised by the presence of tics. Tic is an abnormal involuntary movement (AIM) which occurs repetitively, rapidly and is purposeless in nature. Symptoms begin before the age of 18 years and not caused by medical cond… more »

Enuresis Enuresis is defined as the involuntary or intentional voiding of urine either during the day or night, at inappropriate places. This condition is common in infancy. Children achieve bladder control by the age of 3 years and still 7% children a… more »

Anorexia Nervosa Definition Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterised by following features:most often occur in females than malescommon age of onset in adolescence (13-19 years)intense fear of becoming obesebody image disturban… more »

 Introduction   Mood disorders sometimes known as affective disorders are a major public health problem in the United States. Data indicate that mood disorders are leading cause of disease burden, morbidty and mortality worldwide. Theses illnesses… more »