Psychiatric aspects of Hansen's disease (leprosy)
Olivier, H.R.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 48(12): 477-479
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 3693332 Document Number: 303184
Hansen's disease or leprosy is a major worldwide public health problem that has profound psychological effects on its victims. This paper is the first systematic study of psychiatric patients with Hansen's disease in 30 years and the first to use current diagnostic criteria. Because the incidence of Hansen's disease appears to be rising, the implications of psychiatric diagnosis in Hansen's disease patients and treatment considerations for the future are discussed.