Psychiatric Emergencies and the Millennium: an International Study

Justin Sauer, Oyedeji Ayonrinde, Rahman Lawal, Michael Finn and Abayomi Ojo
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Justin Sauer: Maudsley Hospital, London, UK
Oyedeji Ayonrinde: Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3BX, UK. o.ayonrinde@iop.kcl.ac.uk
Rahman Lawal: Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Michael Finn: Joondalup Hospital, Perth, Australia
Abayomi Ojo: Resident, Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2002, vol. 48, issue 2, 122-125

Abstract: Background: The millennium posed an unknown challenge to mental health services worldwide. In anticipation, contingencies were implemented in preparation for the unexpected impact on psychiatric morbidity. Results: This study evaluates the impact of the millennium on psychiatric emergency service utilization in the Northern and Southern hemispheres the UK, Nigeria and Australia. Findings did not demonstrate a notable “millennium effect†on mental health services. A number of patients presented psychopathology incorporating millennium themes. A post-Christmas and post-New Year increase in presentation was observed. Conclusion: There was no change in service needs.

Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.1177/002076402128783172

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