N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM

Department of Psychiatry, Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Calicut, India

PCC
A Community-Based Approach to Dementia Care
Brief Report

August 7, 2025

The authors describe the identification and management of dementia patients in 4 community psychiatry clinics in India.
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PCC
Climate Change and Mental Health
Review Article

July 24, 2025

This scoping review highlights the significant impact of climate change on mental health in India, particularly among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in rural areas.
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PCC
Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome in a Patient Taking Fluoxetine
Case Report

July 15, 2025

A 23-year-old man who was taking fluoxetine presented with rectal bleeding. After evaluation, he was diagnosed with solitary ulcer of the rectum.
PCC
Psychological Morbidities in Hospital Staff During Nipah Virus
Original Research

April 15, 2025

The authors evaluated the prevalence of depression and anxiety among health care workers in a tertiary care hospital during a period of heightened concern due to Nipah virus exposure.
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PCC
Quality Indicators in Community Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review
Review Article

April 8, 2025

Engaging communities in mental health initiatives can improve understanding and support for individuals with mental health disorders and improve quality of the service.
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PCC
Thought Broadcasting and Cultural Beliefs
Case Report

March 18, 2025

A 42-year-old woman attributed her thought broadcasting to the possession of a Ruhani, a type of jinn believed to have the power to influence human thoughts and behaviors.
PCC
Cannabis Withdrawal Psychosis: Reply to Gorelick
Letter to the Editor

March 13, 2025

The authors reply to a letter to the editor commenting on their case report.
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PCC
Cannabis Withdrawal–Induced Psychosis
Case Report

January 23, 2025

A 36-year-old man presented with complaints of suspiciousness, irritability, and reduced sleep for more than 2 months, which began within 3 days of stopping heavy marijuana use.
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PCC
Breast Cancer and Depression
Systematic Review

September 26, 2024

This scoping review explores depression prevalence, correlates, impact, and interventions in breast cancer patients, with a focus on the Indian context.
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PCC
Psychotropic Medication Prescriptions for Oncology Patients
Original Research

May 2, 2024

In palliative home care, psychotropic medications are frequently prescribed by palliative doctors primarily for symptom management, with limited psychiatric consultations and challenges in accessing psychological evaluations.
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PCC
Stress-Induced Autoimmune Encephalitis
Case Report

March 26, 2024

A 20-year-old woman with no previous neuropsychiatric history presented to the ED with violent outbursts and incoherent speech followed by mutism and urinary incontinence. She had significant stressors prior...
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PCC
Commentary on Catatonia and Competency to Stand Trial
Letter to the Editor

December 26, 2023

N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM, comments on a recent publication in the PCC.

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