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Psychiatric Emergencies and the Millennium: an International Study

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  • Justin Sauer

    (Maudsley Hospital, London, UK)

  • Oyedeji Ayonrinde

    (Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3BX, UK. o.ayonrinde@iop.kcl.ac.uk)

  • Rahman Lawal

    (Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria)

  • Michael Finn

    (Joondalup Hospital, Perth, Australia)

  • Abayomi Ojo

    (Resident, Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria)

Abstract

Background: The millennium posed an unknown challenge to mental health services worldwide. In anticipation, contingencies were implemented in preparation for the unexpected impact on psychiatric morbidity. Results: This study evaluates the impact of the millennium on psychiatric emergency service utilization in the Northern and Southern hemispheres the UK, Nigeria and Australia. Findings did not demonstrate a notable “millennium effect†on mental health services. A number of patients presented psychopathology incorporating millennium themes. A post-Christmas and post-New Year increase in presentation was observed. Conclusion: There was no change in service needs.

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  • Justin Sauer & Oyedeji Ayonrinde & Rahman Lawal & Michael Finn & Abayomi Ojo, 2002. "Psychiatric Emergencies and the Millennium: an International Study," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 48(2), pages 122-125, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:48:y:2002:i:2:p:122-125
    DOI: 10.1177/002076402128783172
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