Homoeopathy for Adjustment Disorder: A Case Series

Abstract

Despite its high prevalence in clinical and consultant liaison psychiatry populations, adjustment disorder (AD) research has traditionally been hindered by its lack of clear diagnostic criteria. Here, we are presenting five cases of AD diagnosed with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Five patients who consulted at the Out Patient Department of National Homoeopathy Research Institute of Mental Health, Kerala, India, with symptoms of AD were treated with individualised homoeopathic medicine. Assessment of the symptoms was done using Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale—21 Items. Details of consultations, treatment and assessment are summarised. Possible causal attribution of changes was explicitly depicted by Naranjo Criteria. It shows the positive role of homoeopathic treatment in AD.

All five patients showed marked improvement.

We were able to prevent the considerable self-harm and suicidality associated with AD. However, more extensive research is needed in the topic to prove the effectiveness of individualised homoeopathic medicine in AD.

Keywords

homeopathy - adjustment disorder - case series

Consent

The subjects were explained about the research and they were free to withdraw from the study at any time as per their convenience. A written voluntary informed consent was obtained from each of them.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
31. März 2021

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