BACKGROUNDVarious studies done across the world found that the undergraduate students are at risk of developing psychological morbidity. Prevalence of depression and anxiety was found to be higher in medical students compared to general population. In the background of such studies in India among nursing students, the present study is envisaged.The aim of the present study is to find out prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Govt. nursing college students. MATERIALS AND METHODSA total of 52 students studying in Govt. Nursing College, Akola were included in study based on universal sampling method. A questionnaire-based study was conducted the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). RESULTSPrevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among students was found to be 69.24%, 78.85% and 53.85% respectively. CONCLUSIONResults may help to understand magnitude of problem, forming strategies to help them accordingly and promotion of mental health among students. There is growing concern over the mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety among adolescent and young adults. Studies around the world have found prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among adolescent and young adult in the range of 5%-70%. (2) Higher education can be stressful, students have to adapt to a new lifestyle. They have to cope with various stressful situations like staying away from home, academic demands, new social relationships, and uncertainty about future. Students in higher education are vulnerable to mental health problems. (3) Various studies have found high psychological morbidity especially depression and anxiety among university students. (4)(5)(6) Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduates in Malaysia was found to be 29.3%, 55.0%, and 21.6% respectively. 'Financial or Other Competing Interest': None. Submission 25-10-2017, Peer Review 10-11-2017, Acceptance 13-11-2017, Published 20-11-2017. Corresponding Author: Dr. Amol Jadhao, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Akola. E-mail: dr.amoljadhao@gmail.com DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2017/1369 Medical undergraduates tend to have greater psychological distress than general population. (7) A systemic review reported rates of depression, anxiety and stress among medical students varying from 6.0%-66.5%, 7.7%-65.5%, and 12.2-96.7% respectively. (8) There is considerable evidence suggesting high prevalence of depression and anxiety among nursing students. As these types of studies are lacking in Indian setting, current study is envisaged. KEYWORDS MATERIALS AND METHODS Design of StudyPresent study is a cross-sectional study of nursing college students studying at Govt. Nursing College, Akola. Study was done during the month of July 2017. Study PopulationAll undergraduate students studying in nursing college were included according to inclusion criteria. A total of 52 students were included in this study after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inclusion Criteria ...

Very early-onset schizophrenia (defined as an onset of psychosis before 13 years of age) is a rare and severe form of the disorder which is clinically and neurobiologically continuous with the adult-onset disorder. It is rarely reported <12 years of age in Indian literature. Here, we present a 15-year-old boy who developed psychosis at 9 years of age and during illness developed tic disorder.

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Antipsychotic agents are known to cause adverse cutaneous reactions. These are supposedly rare with atypical antipsychotic agents. Adverse dermatologic reactions due to antipsychotic agent risperidone are rarely reported. Here, we present a case of risperidone-induced erythema multiforme minor.

BACKGROUND Like many other chronic diseases, the clinical picture and course of epilepsy is also influenced by psychiatric and social problems with it and especially so in children. Surveys have shown that the proportion of behavioural problems is more in children with epilepsy than in those with other chronic physical illnesses and children in general population.This study is an attempt to assess the spectrum of behavioural disorders in school going epileptic children. MATERIALS AND METHODSA total of 30 patients with epilepsy were included in this study. The most common type of seizures seen in this study sample was generalised tonic-clonic epilepsy. This was followed by complex partial seizures and simple partial seizures with secondary generalisation. RESULTSHighest rate of total behavioural problems was found in epileptic children as compared to those of healthy controls. Amongst the behavioural problems, statistically significant difference was found for aggression, attention and somatic problem. CONCLUSIONThe children with epilepsy are at increased risk of behavioural problems. They should be closely monitored for development of behavioural problem and a regular referral for psychiatric evaluation must be made.

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