Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
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Department of Psychology, Psychiatrist at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Publications

• Case Report   
  Performance and Image Enhancing Drug-induced Mania: A Case Report
  Author(s): Mastura Rosly*
  
  Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIEDs) encompass substances commonly used to achieve a higher Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) and increase muscle bulk. Several case reports and small studies suggest that anabolic steroids may amplify irritability and aggression. A young, male, bodybuilder was presented to the emergency department with 8 days history of talkativeness, reduced need for sleep, irritability, elevated mood, aggression, increased self-esteem, goal-directed activities, and grandiose delusions. Our case report shows the necessity to prescribe Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) to bring the patient into remission after the inadequacy of conventional treatment approach... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-0487-22.S6.005

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