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Multiphase Personality Assessment: The History Of The Lunatic Asylum
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The history of this institute goes back to 1795 A.D. when the Asylum was established in Munghyr. After, it was moved to Patna in November 1821 at Patna Collegiate School. Finally, the Lunatic Asylum was shifted to the location it is now, at Kanke, Ranchi in April 1925. Terminology of the Asylum was then altered to Indian Mental Hospital (IMH). Captain J.E. Dhanjibhay was the first Superintendent of IMH. The male wing was set up on 4th September 1925 with 110 patients. The female wing was set up with 53 patients on 19th September 1925
After Independence this hospital came under the supervision of the State Govt. of Bihar. On 30th August 1958 the name of IMH was altered to Ranchi Mansik Arogyashala (RMA). There after due
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This test was administered to assess the clinical dimensions of the patient personality. She score high scale manly repression sensitization=+14, schizophrenia=+8, manic=+6, MPQ reflect following symptoms in her personality like hyperactivity, impulsively, irritability, sleep disturbance unusual body sensation.
2) Verbal Adult Intelligence Scale
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Patient obtained test Q (T.Q) was 89 on Information, 81 to Digit span, 59 on Arithmetic and 83 on Comprehension. Verbal I.Q was obtained to be 78 which fall in mild range. 3) Young Mania rating scale (YMRT) This 5 point rating scale is made to assess the level of mania in the patient, and it was administered to the index patient. She scored higher (45) on the scale that indicates that she has severe level of mania. The trait that has been elicited of mania is:
• Irritability (8)
• Content (6)
• Elevated mood (4)
• Disruptive and aggressive behaviour(6)
• Sexual interest(4) POSITIVE FINDINGS: Chief complaint-
• Wondering tendency
• Abusive and aggressive behaviour
• Poor personal hygiene
• Excessive talking
• Laughing to self.
Impression:
On the basis of chief complaints, MSE, behavioural observation and test findings suggest that patient is having borderline level of intellectual functioning at present.

CASE 5

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION REPORT:
PURPOSE : Psycho-diagnostic Assessment
NAME : S.

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