N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM, IFAPA, FRSPH, FRSB

Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala, India

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N. A. Uvais, MBBS, DPM, IFAPA, FRSPH, FRSB, is affiliated with Iqraa International Hospital and Research Centre in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Since 2020, Uvais has published extensively on topics including COVID-19, patient care, major depressive disorder, addiction, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, suicide, and cancer. The author’s work encompasses community psychiatry, emergency department staff attitudes toward violent patients with mental illness, suicidal mental imagery, dementia care, and the intersection of cultural beliefs and psychosis. Uvais has contributed to research on quality improvement in mental health services and the psychological impact of infectious disease outbreaks on healthcare workers.

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Global Research Trends in Community Psychiatry
Original Research

Global Research Trends in Community Psychiatry

June 2, 2026

This bibliometric analysis identifies the practice-relevant areas most emphasized in the “community psychiatry” literature (2015–2025), which clinicians can use to prioritize local quality improvement targets aligned with current service...
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Attitudes of ED Nurses Toward Violent Patients
Original Research

Attitudes of ED Nurses Toward Violent Patients

March 26, 2026

Staff attitudes significantly influence aggression management, with over half of surveyed nurses holding neutral—not positive—views on causes and management.
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Suicidal Mental Imagery in Suicide Attempters
Original Research

Suicidal Mental Imagery in Suicide Attempters

February 12, 2026

The relationship between depression, suicidality, and suicidal mental imagery suggests that addressing imagery could be important for treatment and prevention.
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Skin Picking in Profound Intellectual Disability
Case Report

Skin Picking in Profound Intellectual Disability

January 15, 2026

A 39-year-old woman with profound intellectual disability and delayed developmental milestones presented with late-onset severe dermatillomania.
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Balancing Pragmatism and Ethics in Psychiatry
Case Report

Balancing Pragmatism and Ethics in Psychiatry

December 16, 2025

A psychiatrist strategically used a patient's internalized fear of extremism to redirect behavior during a manic episode.
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Improving Community Mental Health Care
Narrative Review

Improving Community Mental Health Care

October 9, 2025

This review highlights critical areas for enhancing the quality and sustainability of community mental health services.
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A Community-Based Approach to Dementia Care
Brief Report

A Community-Based Approach to Dementia Care

August 7, 2025

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

Climate Change and Mental Health

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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Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome in a Patient Taking Fluoxetine
Case Report

Solitary Rectal Ulcer Syndrome in a Patient Taking Fluoxetine

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.
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Psychological Morbidities in Hospital Staff During Nipah Virus
Original Research

Psychological Morbidities in Hospital Staff During Nipah Virus

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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Quality Indicators in Community Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review
Review Article

Quality Indicators in Community Mental Health Services: A Scoping Review

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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Thought Broadcasting and Cultural Beliefs
Case Report

Thought Broadcasting and Cultural Beliefs

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.

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