NEUROPSYCHIATRY

FATHER OF PSYCHIATRY

PHILIPPE PINEL

WHAT IS NEUROPSYCHIATRY?

Neuropsychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with mental disorders attributable to the diseases of the nervous system which is closely related to the neuro psychology and behavioral neurology.

VARIOUS NEUROPSYCHIATRIC

DISORDERSStress related disordersAnxiety disordersOrganic disordersSubstance misuse disordersEating disordersDisorders of adult personality and behaviorMood disordersDelusional disorders

MULTIDISCIPLINARYNeuropsychiatry is multidisciplinary in nature which is related to various fields such as:

Behavioral neurologyNeuropsychologyEthologyEvolutionary psychologyBasic neuroscienceCognitive psychology Human functional brain imaging

RISK FACTORS OF NEUROPSYCHIATRIC

DISORDERSIncreasing ageAtherosclerosisAlcoholismPremorbid personalityMarital discordProblems at workFinancial instabilityPoor interpersonal relationships

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC COMPLCATIONSCognitive impairmentAIDS dementiaDeliriumAffective disorderAnxiety statePsychosisSubstance use disorderPain syndrome

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMSApathyAgitationAnxietyIrritabilityDysphoriaDisinhibitionHallucinationEuphoriaDelusionAberrant motor behavior

TREATMENT

PharmacotherapyPhysical therapyOccupational therapyRecreation therapySpeech therapyVocational rehabilitation