Abstract
The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry (SLJP) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal published bi annually by the Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists.The Journal publishes original papers, brief reports including case reports and commentaries relevant to psychiatry and allied sciences. The Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry is committed to maintaining and conforming to the editorial and ethical standards recommended by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.Cover“Perseverance”. These tenacious fishermen in Mannar continue their livelihood despite numerous difficulties. L. N. P. Samarasinghe, Acting Consultant Psychiatrist, Base Hospital Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka.
Highlights
Sir Anthony Hopkins wins another Oscar in ‘The Father’ at 83 years, portraying a person with dementia
The film highlights the struggles of a person with dementia and that of his daughter Anne, played by Olivia Colman, who too was nominated for the best supporting actress
Coming to terms with and coping with mental and behavioural disorders no doubt is very challenging for family carers
Summary
Sir Anthony Hopkins wins another Oscar in ‘The Father’ at 83 years, portraying a person with dementia. In Asian societies, by default, most of the care for a person with a serious mental disorder is provided by a family carer, apart for short hospital admissions that may sometimes be arranged during acute crisis situations. Formal community care is a pipe dream In this context, the onus of caregiving falls on immediate family, often females – mothers, wives, daughters or sisters. The onus of caregiving falls on immediate family, often females – mothers, wives, daughters or sisters The demands on these carers are insurmountable. Same household and usually do not have fixed hours or terms or conditions of employment. This service is in contrast to formal caregiving provided by health care professionals or paid carers
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