American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2018

  • The Effect of Vestibular Stimulation Exercises on Balance, Coordination, and Agility in Children with Down Syndrome

    Kathy Carter, Sarah Sunderman, Stefanie Wooten Burnett

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2018
    Pages: 28-32
    Received: 30 April 2018
    Accepted: 15 May 2018
    Published: 31 May 2018
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    Abstract: Background. Children with Down syndrome (DS) demonstrate vestibular, sensory, motor and perceptual impairments which manifests as decreased levels of balance, strength, and motor coordination. Together these issues may decrease functional ability leading to more sedentary lifestyles. Use of vestibular stimulation therapy has been attempted to assis... Show More
  • Certain Bio-Cognitive and Quantum Views of Depression

    James Paul Pandarakalam

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2018
    Pages: 33-45
    Received: 30 April 2018
    Accepted: 30 May 2018
    Published: 4 July 2018
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    Abstract: Depression has been considered essentially a psycho-bio, social condition. In this paper, a hypnotic/quantum approach to understanding depression is attempted and parallel or co-thinking is designated as quantum thinking, one of the main sources of depressive cognitions. It is the flexibility of the quantum brain that accounts for cognitive distort... Show More
  • Non-Mental Health Workers’ Attitudes and Perceptions Towards People with Mental Illness in a Tertiary Health Facility in Damaturu, North East Nigeria

    Oderinde Kehinde Oyeyemi, Dada Mobolaji Usman, Kundi Babagana Machina, Tsuung Ason Benjamin, Ahmed Hauwa Kudale, Dahiru Asmau Mohammed Chubado, Tanko Salihu Tanimu, Yusuff Alhaji Abdulkareem, Ezra-Oderinde Wonderful Efosa, Awunor Nyemike Simeon, Umar Mohammed Abubakar

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2018
    Pages: 46-50
    Received: 5 May 2018
    Accepted: 5 June 2018
    Published: 9 July 2018
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    Abstract: Health workers are not completely free from the myths, unfavourable beliefs and unpleasant attitudes towards people with mental illness. Most of these perceptions and attitudes towards mental illness are far from the scientific view and these may negatively affect treatment seeking and adherence. However, there is need for mental health education, ... Show More
  • Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Urokinase and Sodium Ozagrel in Acute Ischemic Stroke

    Yuan Nong, Bernard Poon-Lap CHAN, Xingyue Qin, Chong Wei, Kui Chen, Hai Xiao

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2018
    Pages: 51-55
    Received: 12 June 2018
    Accepted: 2 July 2018
    Published: 30 July 2018
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    Abstract: Urokinase and sodium ozagrel are widely used in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in China. But the effectiveness and safety of the two combinations are not yet clear. A total of 129 AIS patients who were treated with combined intravenous (IV) urokinase and sodium ozagrel within 6 hours of onset were included in this study. All the patients... Show More