Bordeaux Medical
Volume 13, Issue 24, 1980, Pages 1341-1346

Severe psychiatric decompensation in African and Asian immigrants: A study of six cases [DECOMPENSATIONS PSYCHIATRIQUES SEVERES DU SUJET TRANSPLANTE. (A PROPOS DE 6 OBSERVATIONS DE SUJETS AFRICAINS OU ASIATIQUES)] (Article)

Daubech M.J.F. , Daulouede J.P. , Delmas M.
  • a UER Psychiat., Univ. Bordeaux III, France
  • b UER Psychiat., Univ. Bordeaux III, France
  • c UER Psychiat., Univ. Bordeaux III, France

Abstract

In connection with 6 observations of severe psychotic decompensation in African or Asiatic subjects, the authors point out the rareness of this disturbance, discuss its clinical symptoms which are frequently atypical and review certain etiologic elements which are useful for understanding such disturbances. Therapeutic features which are more difficult to resolve, such as repatriation and primary and secondary prevention are also discussed.

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Index Keywords

anxiety amitriptyline clorazepate dipotassium central nervous system depression alcohol alcoholism emigration psychological aspect prevention therapy etiology psychotherapy agitation major clinical study migration psychosis
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ISSN: 00217867
Original Language: French