Indian journal of psychiatry
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Response to first ECT in depression and its value as a predictor of response to ECT is a poorly researched subject. Twenty-two antidepressant-free patients of severe depression (ICD - 10) were administered a course of 6 ECTs using bilateral sine-wave electrical stimulation with serial assessments on Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS). ⋯ It appeared that ≥ 9% reduction in baseline HDRS scores after the first ECT was associated with 'Good Response'. Thus, it can be concluded that response to first ECT could be taken as a viable predictor of response in depression.
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Relationship of high population density to mental illness has been well known. The feeling of crowding has also been found to have a causal influence on individual's mental health. Recently, it has been reported that even in high population density, the individuals w ho have a high feeling of crowding are more prone to mental illness. ⋯ Results revealed that feeling of crowding differs in schizophrenics, patients with affective disorders, neurotics and normal subjects. The scores of feeling of crowding and severity of illness of all these subjects had a positive relationship. Results and their implications are discussed.
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Indian J Psychiatry · Apr 1984
A comparative study of efficacy of emg bio-feedback and progressive muscular relaxation in tension headache.
The aim of the present study was to find out efficacy of frontalis EMG Biofeedback therapy, deep muscular relaxation therapy and compare the efficacy of both in cases of tension headache. During two week basal-data recording period all patients were taught deep muscular relaxation by Jacobson's technique. Simultaneously patients were instructed to keep headache diary. ⋯ The results indicate that frontalis EMG Biofeedback therapy and deep muscle relaxation therapy are significantly effective in cases of tension headache. Both treatments are equally effective. The findings are discussed in relation to Indian situation.