American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2022

  • Community and Social Psychiatry in the Gbeke Health Region in Ivory Coast: Preliminary Data 2018 and 2019

    Eric Sreu, Asseman Medard Koua, Brahima Samuel Traore, Francois Djo Bi Djo, Emeric Desire Konandri, Akme Sylvie Akpa, Damaukan Dimitri Kevin Koffi, Yessonguilana Jean Marie Yeo Tenena

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 159-168
    Received: 26 August 2022
    Accepted: 8 October 2022
    Published: 18 October 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221004.11
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    Abstract: Since 2008, WHO has been suggesting to governments that psychiatric care be integrated into primary care based on collaboration with non-conventional care and community actors. The SAMENTACOM Project proposes a locally adapted and integrated model of the WHO mhGAP Programme to contribute to the reform of mental health services in Ivory Coast. This ... Show More
  • The Idea of Projective Identification-Metatheory and Treatment Technique

    Krause Rainer, Goetzmann Lutz, Ruettner Barbara

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 169-175
    Received: 26 July 2022
    Accepted: 4 November 2022
    Published: 16 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221004.12
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    Abstract: Background: Projective identification is a term widely used in the psychoanalytic literature to describe primary and unconscious communication, usually between two individuals. The process is of high clinical relevance, especially in the therapy of borderline conditions, although the individual mechanisms are unclear. An important aspect of project... Show More
  • Knowledge Relating to the Management of Suicidal Behaviour Among Healthcare Professionals at the University of Bouake Teaching Hospital (Ivory Coast)

    Asseman Medard Koua, Francois Djo Bi Djo, Brahima Samuel Traore, Emeric Desire Konandri, Akme Sylvie Akpa, Damaukan Dimitri Kevin Koffi, Yessonguilana Jean Marie Yeo Tenena

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 176-181
    Received: 26 August 2022
    Accepted: 13 October 2022
    Published: 16 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221004.13
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    Abstract: Management of suicidal conduct in hospitals is little known and practiced. People who show signs of suicidal behavior turn to psychiatrists alone or to unconventional care providers. The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge of the health personnel of the university hospital center of Bouake (CHU) in identifying and managing s... Show More
  • Vortioxetine Retrospective Study in MDD: A Proposal for Outcome Analysis by the Treating Psychiatrist

    Mohammed Allam

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, December 2022
    Pages: 182-187
    Received: 17 October 2022
    Accepted: 2 November 2022
    Published: 16 November 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajpn.20221004.14
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    Abstract: Methodology of clinical trials is a major determinant to their level of evidenced based medicine. Prospective longitudinal trials such as randomized controlled trials (RCT) have significant position in the hierarchy of evidenced based practice. One of the shortcomings of the RCT could be in the inclusion and exclusion criteria unlike real life sett... Show More