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Psychiatric Emergencies and the Millennium: an International Study

Justin Sauer

Maudsley Hospital, London, UK

Oyedeji Ayonrinde

Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3BX, UK. o.ayonrinde{at}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

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.

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Vol. 48, No. 2, 122-125 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/002076402128783172
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