[Activity of psychiatric consultation in the D.E.A. of the hospital of Biella in the 4-year period 1-15-83/1-15-87]. / Attività di consulenza psichiatrica presso il D.E.A. dell'ospedale di Biella nel quadriennio 15-1-83/15-1-87.

The paper analyses the work of the psychiatrist in Biella Hospital D.E.A. between 15-1-83 and 15-1-87. The general outlines of the study are described under Material and Method. This is followed by a description of the way patients arrive at the D.E.A. during which it is pointed out that both the general practitioner and the local psychiatric service are generally excluded from the emergency circuit. The reasons for the emergency, the diagnosis arrived at and the types of treatment proposed by the psychiatrist are then reviewed. One section is dedicated to recurrences with particular emphasis on the so-called major users of the psychiatric emergency service.

[Considerations on the use of long-acting neuroleptics in a mental health center]. / Riflessioni sull'uso dei neurolettici long-acting nell'attività di un centro di salute mentale.

In this work the Authors while explaining the clinical results achieved by the use of long-acting neuroleptic drugs through the parenteral way, do make a few remarks on the psychological aspects connected with their administration as well as in their influence on the course of the cure.