N. A. Uvais

During the COVID-19 pandemic, stigma has increased the spread of the disease, as patients with COVID-19 or at-risk individuals avoided seeking health care. Here, the authors explore stigma among...

Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of spontaneous ejaculation with bupropion treatment. Read this case report to find out more.

In this commentary, the author describes factors associated with suicide among doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides possible interventions.

The psychiatric sequelae of the currently evolving COVID-19 pandemic are not yet clear. This report describes a case of panic disorder in a patient with COVID-19 infection.

Although there is concern regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, little is known about how psychiatric needs have evolved along with the spread of the...

In this report, the authors investigate stigma and perceived stress among doctors working in COVID-19-designated hospitals in India.

Increased depression literacy among dermatologists might play a vital role in early and successful detection and treatment of depression among their patients. This study investigated depression literacy among dermatologists...

Psychiatric patients may not understand the risks of COVID-19 and may not follow instructions such as wearing face masks. This hospital-based cross-sectional study examined the practice of using face...

Does aripiprazole induce urinary incontinence? The authors of this report describe a patient who developed acute urinary symptoms after treatment with aripiprazole for psychosis.

How did the psychiatric needs of patients evolve during the COVID-19-related lockdown in India? The authors of this commentary analyzed Google Trends data to assess changes in patient interest...

In this commentary, Dr Uvais describes the psychological impact of COVID-19 on the elderly in India through a case series of 4 patients.

In this commentary, the authors discuss the risks associated with use of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19-infected patients with schizophrenia.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a significant psychological stressor, impacting every facet of life. Here, read the case of a 37-year-old woman who developed mania, which was precipitated by stress...

COVID-19 has increased rates of anxiety and stress. This study evaluated psychological distress and coping mechanisms among Indian expats working in the Middle East during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and insomnia among hospital staff working in a tertiary care private hospital in India during the...

In this case series, the authors describe a case of delayed ejaculation and a case of premature orgasm and provide an overview of the literature on this topic.

This study explored the sociodemographic and clinical details of patients of an outpatient psychiatric clinic to shed light on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of...

OCD, when it becomes chronic, rarely can manifest with secondary physical conditions. Here, the authors report the case of a young man who developed hemorrhoids and life-threatening anal bleeding...

Pyrexia of unknown origin can be due to infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, or other causes. Here, the authors report a case of pyrexia of unknown origin, in the context of...

Steroid treatment, an important part of the COVID-19 management protocol, carries a significant risk of precipitating psychiatric symptoms including mania. Here, read about a depressed woman who had a...

Sexual dysfunction is commonly associated with schizophrenia. This study assessed the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with schizophrenia receiving olanzapine and risperidone to understand its relationship with other...

Psychodermatology is an emerging area in dermatology that involves the complex interaction of the skin and mind. Here, read about a case of a 14-year-old boy with dermatitis neglecta...

In this report, the authors explore COVID-19–related stigma and perceived stress among doctors working in private hospitals in India. Their findings may surprise you.

What psychiatric symptoms are common among patients diagnosed with COVID-19? In this report, the authors explore the prevalence of anxiety and depression and its correlates in a COVID-19 patient...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way in which psychiatry conferences were conducted worldwide: from face-to-face to virtual. Will this shift persist in the future?

Evidence suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on many aspects of mental health, including suicidal ideation. This study evaluated depression and suicidal thoughts among Indian...

In this report, the author presents a preliminary study to understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Indian patients with various psychiatric disorders. Read on to find out more.

Here, read about a 30-year-old man with prior COVID-19 infection who presented with OCD and psychosis but no psychiatric history and in the absence of significant medical or neurologic...

The effects of COVID-19 infection on human sexuality are relatively unknown. Here, the authors report a case of loss of erection followed by spontaneous ejaculation in a patient with...

Various side effects have been reported following COVID-19 vaccination. Here, the author presents the case of a woman who experienced a sudden relapse of bipolar mania within a few...

In this brief report, the authors discuss their study that assessed stigma and stress among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This study examined frequencies of side effects induced by 3 commonly used SSRIs, sertraline, escitalopram, and fluoxetine, by using a self-rating instrument designed to measure the subjective symptoms of...