An experience of psychiatry in Ladakh, India

✍ Scribed by Dr M.E. Monasterio

• Book ID: 104469650
• Publisher: Informa plc
• Year: 2000
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 141 KB
• Volume: 8
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 1039-8562
• DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1665.2000.00262.x

✦ Synopsis

Objectives: To describe the author's experience of mental health services available in Ladakh, a remote region of India.

Method: A review of inpatient medical files was undertaken to ascertain the possible incidence of psychiatric presentations to the regions only hospital. Case descriptions are presented, as well as a summary of educational material provided.

Results: Approximately 0.1% of admissions were for an apparent primary psychiatric condition.

Conclusion: There is a very significant lack of services and expertise to deal with mental health problems in Ladakh.