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Published Online: 1977, pp. 1–180

The Theory and Practice of Psychiatry in India

B.B. Sethi, D.Sc. Psych., M.R.C. Psych. (eng.), S.C. Gupta, Ph.D., D.M., and N. Lal, M.B.B.S., M.D. (Psych.)Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 31, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1977.31.1.43

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A comprehensive overview of the past and present state of psychiatry in India, as well as of its successes and limitations, is presented. The degree of awareness and acceptance by different sectors of the Indian population is discussed. The influence of religious beliefs and cultural practices is taken into account. The report also deals with morbidity in patients with various emotional disorders.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 31 • Number 1 • 1977, pp. 1–180

Pages: 43 - 65

PubMed: 848610

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Published in print: 1977, pp. 1–180

Published online: 30 April 2018

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B.B. Sethi, D.Sc. Psych., M.R.C. Psych. (eng.)^*

Lucknow, India

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S.C. Gupta, Ph.D., D.M.^†

Lucknow, India

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N. Lal, M.B.B.S., M.D. (Psych.)^‡

Lucknow, India

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Professor and Chairman of Department of Psychiatry, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India. Mailing address: 23 Ashok Marg, Lucknow, India.

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Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India.

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Lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, India.

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