Title of article :
CHRONIC MANIA: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT TO THE FAMILY AND ROLE OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM IN PROVIDING CARE
Author/Authors :
Abdul Hadi, Siti Rohana Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Medical Centre - Department of Psychiatry, Malaysia , Saini, Suriati Mohamed Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Medical Centre - Department of Psychiatry, Malaysia , Abdul Razak, Aida Harlina Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Medical Centre - Department of Psychiatry, Malaysia , Midin, Marhani Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Medical Centre - Department of Psychiatry, Malaysia
Abstract :
Objective: This case report highlights the psychosocial complications of chronic mania in a mother and the role of CMHT in improving the condition’s outcome. Methods: We report a case of a Malay mother who had underlying chronic mania for 20 years. Results: She was aggressive and abusive towards her children causing tremendous trauma in them, had lost her child custody and almost lost her husband to another woman. Lithium with multiple psychosocial interventions delivered to the patient and her family had improved her mood symptoms significantly and improved the family’s quality of life. Conclusion: Chronic mania causes tremendously high illness burdens, and with extra care, the outcome of the condition can be improved
Keywords :
Chronic Mania , Psychosocial Impact , Lithium , Aggression , Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Journal title :
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
Journal title :
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
