Severe psychiatric disorders during trips to the Far East

M. L. Alkan; H. Hermesh; B. Atzmon; G. Peri; E. Schwartz

Severe psychiatric disorders during trips to the Far East

M. L. Alkan
, H. Hermesh
, B. Atzmon
, G. Peri
, E. Schwartz

Medical School for International Health

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Abstract

8 cases of acute mental disorders among Israelis travelling in the Far East are presented. The most common symptoms were hallucinations, paranoid delusions, agitation and depression. The important precipitating factors were drug abuse, reaction to the foreign environment and malarial prophylaxis. Treatment included creating a nonhostile environment, the presence of a Hebrew-speaking physician, psychopharmacotherapy and prompt evacuation to Israel. Most patients improved markedly and returned to normal functioning.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	940-942, 1002
Journal	Harefuah
Volume	136
Issue number	12
State	Published - 1 Jan 1999

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