Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr. vol.32 suppl.2 en v32s2a07

The effective integration of a psychiatric emergency service with the other mental health care services available in a given area is a crucial factor for the proper functioning of

A public healthcare network in which psychiatric patients can be treated in a space that is shared or integrated with general clinical care is increasingly

Nonetheless, a signiicant portion of irst-episode psychosis patients with a diagnosis of psychotic disorder induced by the use of substances, especially cannabis, will present signs

Evidence from a study conducted in Rio de Janeiro shows that the indication of mechanical restraint for agitated and/or violent patients is fundamentally based on the

Aggressive behaviors against self and others and agitation episodes can be manifestations of virtually any psychiatric diagnosis: conduct and oppositional deiant disorder,

factors for suicide include: presence of mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder) and other psychiatric disorders (for example schizophrenia-like psychosis),

Diagnosis and treatment of the psychological impact of clinical illnesses in patients as well as psychiatric disorders in the prognosis of clinical illnesses makes

Even though the use of psychotropic medications at the time of evaluation and the diagnosis of depression, anxiety disorders, or substance-related disorders were not associated