Role of Homoeopathy in the Management of IDD with Psychosis - A Case Report

Abstract

Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD) is the impairment of general mental capacities, which affects an existent’s functioning in everyday life. Individualities with IDD have an advanced threat of psychiatric diseases than individualities with intelligence in the normal range. In this case report shows the usefulness of individualized Homoeopathic medicine in the management of Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD) with Psychosis. The primary objective of this case report is to determine the role of Individualized homoeopathic medicine in management Intellectual Development Disorder with psychosis. A case of Intellectual Development Disorder with psychosis reported in the National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health (NHRIMH) Psychiatry OPD treated by Individualized Homoeopathic medicine is presented in this case report. The case was assessed with the Behavior Problems Inventory (BPI-01) on every 2 months. Baseline BPI-01 which indicates the greater frequency and severity of Behavioral Problems had turned gradually reduced. Patient had marked improvement in behavioral problems as well as the symptoms of the Psychosis. Thus the Individualized Homoeopathic medicine is useful in the management of Intellectual Development Disorder with psychosis without any adverse events.