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[Psychiatric epidemiology in Croatia]
Ninoslav Mimica1, Vera Folnegović-Smalc
1Klinika za opću i forenzicku psihijatriju i klinicku psihofiziologiju Medicinskog fakulteta Sveucilista u Zagrebu, Psihijatrijska bolnica Vrapce.
Lijecnicki Vjesnik
|March 10, 2005
Summary
Psychiatric epidemiology in Croatia, originating from the Royal Institute for Mentally Ill, reviews mental disorder research. Key studies focus on schizophrenia, alcoholism, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Psychiatric epidemiology applies classic epidemiological principles to mental disorder research.
- Croatian psychiatric epidemiology traces its origins to the Royal Institute for Mentally Ill (today's Psychiatric Hospital Vrapce in Zagreb).
- This review coincides with the 125th anniversary of the Psychiatric Hospital Vrapce.
Purpose:
- To review the field of psychiatric epidemiology in Croatia.
- To highlight Croatian publications and scientific work in psychiatric epidemiology.
- To provide an overview of research on mental disorders in Croatia.
Summary:
- The review examines Croatian publications on psychiatric epidemiology.
- Major research areas include endogenous psychoses (e.g., schizophrenia), alcoholism, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- The historical development and current state of psychiatric epidemiology in Croatia are presented.
Impact:
- Provides a historical overview of psychiatric epidemiology in Croatia.
- Identifies key research areas and trends in Croatian mental health studies.
- Contributes to understanding the prevalence and patterns of mental disorders within the Croatian population.