Cognitive behavior therapy

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is one of the most extensively researched psychotherapeutic modalities which is being used either in conjunction with psychotropic drugs or alone in various psychiatric disorders. CBT is a short-term psychotherapeutic approach that is designed to influence dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic procedure. Recent advances in CBT suggest that there is a fresh look on a "third wave" CBT that has a greater impact and newer application that may mitigate the sufferings of mentally ill patients

Origin and development of general hospital psychiatry

General hospital psychiatry has grown significantly over the years. It has led to the changes in our understanding to provide a comprehensive and holistic approach to the physically and mentally ill. The developments in the West and in India have been traced with an attempt to understand and appreciate the evolving patterns of referral in facilitating the management of the mentally ill in a holistic manner