Demonetization And Psychiatric Disorder: A Series Of Three Cases

Case Report
Arun G., Anju Krishna G., James T Antony., Saibunnisa Beevi K., Praveenlal Kuttichira., John P Mathai., Neethi Valsan and Geomy C Chakkalakudy
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0902.1565
Subject: 
science
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Abstract: 

Introduction: Demonetization of currency which occurred on 8th November 2016 was an unexpected move. Which came with negative and positive effects in the country. There were reports about denial of health care to those without valid currency, we have come across three cases in which the illness manifestation was soon to the declaration of it. Case discussion: Retrospective, chart based study. 3 cases were studied. First case was a 46 yr male with no family or past history of psychiatric illness, was diagnosed to have Other Acute and Transient Psychotic Disorder with associated acute stress, treated with antipsychotics .Second case was 27 yr male, with family history of psychiatric illness, diagnosed to have Mania and was treated with antipsychotics and mood stabilizer. Third case was 31 yr male, with past history of Bipolar Disorder. He was diagnosed Bipolar affective disorder, current episode mania and was treated with antipsychotics and mood stabilizer. Conclusion: There were only three cases in the series. However we propose during major psychosocial events in the society at large, practicing psychiatrist has to be in the look out of clinical presentations related to it.