title: Psychological aspects of hypothyroidism (review and case study).
abstract: The psychological aspects of hypothyroidism are reviewed with reference to the available literature. A case history of hypothyroidism along with its psychological manifestations is discussed and a conclusion is drawn that usually four characteristic types of psychological pictures co-exist with hypothyroidism viz. organic brain syndrome, schizophrenia form psychoses, affective psychosis, especially the depression and mixed variety. Suggestion for therapy are also outlined.
authors.affiliation: Hon. Professor of Psychiatry, Grant Medical College & Hon. Psychiatrist., J. J. Government Hospital, Byculla, Bombay-8.
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