• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.17-29
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• 2012

Objectives : The study was designed to evaluate the effects of scalp acupuncture treatment on patients with insomnia in China. Methods : A journal search was performed using China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) from 1994 to 2011. Key words used within the search were 'insomnia' and 'scalp acupuncture'. Results : 19 studies were selected. 9 RCTs and 2 case control studies showed that scalp acupuncture therapy reported better results than routine acupuncture, western medicine, and herbal medicine therapy. 8 case reports described a significant improvement in patients with insomnia by scalp acupuncture. Conclusions : There have been many studies regarding scalp acupuncture on patients with insomnia in China and these studies can be applied to clinical practices within Korea.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.75-92
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• 2002

To evaluate the relations between strokes and psychological characteristics, the authors surveyed Minnesota Multiphasic Personal Inventory(MMPI) in CVA Patients. The results are as follows.1. In the cerebral infarction patients group, the measure of F, Hy, Pd, Pt and Sc has appeared significantly high. 2. In the cerebral hemorrhage patients group, the measure of F and Ma has appeared significantly high. 3. In dysphasia-hemiparesis patients group, the measure of D has appeared high.4. In the Soyangin patients group, the measure of Pd and Ma has appeared high. 5. In the Soeumin patients group, the measure of D, Pt and Si has appeared high.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.171-180
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• 2015

Donguibogam's views on human life provide us with insight into suicide prevention by perceiving life as priceless. In addition to the approaches of modern medicine, we can employ 'mentally and physically integrative treatment' and 'prevention-based treatment' from Korean medicine as a therapeutic point of view. We can also employ 'I-Jeong-Byeon-Gi Therapy' and 'Oh-Ji-Sang-Seung Therapy' as therapeutic methods. In this paper, we consider these approaches and clinical adaptations for suicide prevention from the perspectives of Korean medicine.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.175-181
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• 2006

The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical application of oriental medical therapy for Insomnia due to Qi and Blood deficiency and insufficiency of Heart. In this case, we treated the patient with insomnia by oriental medical therapy, specially Insamyaogyung-tang(人蔘養榮湯) and Gong-jin-dan(拱辰丹), And we checked patient's sleeping time. In result, at the first time, the patient slept only one hour. After oriental medical therapy, the patient slept over 6 hours, Conclusionally oriental medical therapy, specially Insamyaogyung-tang(人蔘養榮湯) and Gong-jin-dan(拱辰丹) is very helpful for the patient of insomnia due to Qi and Blood deficiency, and insufficiency of Heart.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.229-242
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• 2012

Objectives : This case report presents a 68-year-old female patient. Her chief complaint was fatigue and depressed mood. During the therapeutic period, she experienced a sudden onset of unconsciousness. After two days, she became alert. We diagnosed her with conversion disorder. Methods : We treated her with Korean traditional herbal medicine (Chungsimyeonja-eum, Soum-In Bojungyikgi-tang, Hyeongbangjiwhang-tang) and oriental psychotherapy for 21 days. The effects of treatment were measured by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Zung Depression Rating Scale (SDS), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-X-1). Results : After treatment, the chief complaint and accompanying symptoms have been subsided and improved. Further, BDI, SDS, STAI-X-1 score were decreased. Conclusions : In this case, we recognized that Korean traditional herbal medicine and oriental psychotherapy could be effective for clinical symptoms of conversion disorder.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.187-206
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• 2010

Objectives : This study was designed to report the effect of korean traditional treatment and person-centered counseling for poststroke depression Methods : We treated two patients who scored 37 point and 32 point at Beck's depression inventory each, and 23 point and 22 point at Hamilton rating scale for depression each by korean traditional treatment and person-centered counseling, Results : After treatment, the clinical symptoms were improved and Beck's depression inventory, Hamilton rating scale for depression score were decreased, Conclusions : The result suggest that korean traditional treatment and person-centered counseling is effective in patients with poststroke depression.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.197-206
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• 2009

Objective : This study was designed to research the effect of the korean traditional herbal medicine and oriental psychotheraphy on globus hytericus and swallowing difficulty caused by conversion disorder. Methods : A 10 years old male patient suffer from globus sensation and swallowing difficulty for 2 months. We treated him with the korean traditional herbal medicine(Banhahubak-tang) and oriental psychotheraphy for 27 days. Results : After this treatment, globus sensation and swallowing difficulty were decreased and appetite were increased. In addition, compulsion had been severe and it was improved after this treatment. Conclusions : Psychiatrists have reported that conversion disorder is not common in children especially under 10 years old. Globus hystericus, dysphagia is symptoms of conversion disoder but globus hystericus is very rare in childhood. In this case, we recognized that the korean traditional herbal medicine and oriental psychotheraphy could be effective for the clinical symptoms of globus hystericus and swallowing difficulty.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.143-152
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• 2009

Objectives : Hwabyung is one of well-known mental health problems like depression in Korea and it's concept is generated from oriental medicine. We suggest that clinical practice guideline should reflect the Hwabyung's characteristics, clinical environment and Oriental medical doctor's need. Methods : We use the general development method of clinical practice guideline and also apply the oriental medicine's properties. Results : We need to refer to the western psychiatric field, especially the clinical guideline of depression. And we should base on the clinical survey and trial with the selected core subject considering oriental medicine's character. Conclusions : From this development, we expect the application of proper clinical decision by medical team, the objectification of oriental medicine, and the improvement of medical quality in the clinical field of oriental medicine.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.115-127
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• 2010

Objectives : This study was designed to research the effect of oriental treatments for tremor by the way of reinforcing weakness of the spleen and stomach(脾胃虛弱). Methods : A 74 year-old female patient has been suffered by severe tremor and nausea for a month. We treated the patient by the way of reinforcing weakness of the spleen and stomach(脾胃虛弱) with Herbal medication and acupuncture. Results : As a result of oriental treatments, nausea was disappeared, and tremor was improved. Conclusions : These result suggest that oriental treatments have an effect on tremor.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.139-149
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• 2010

Objectives : This study was performed to report the effect of Autogen training and Korean traditional treatment for Hwa-Byung. Methods : In this case, a 41 years old female patient has been suffered by Hwa-Byung symptoms for 20 years. We treated the patient with Korean traditional treatments(acupuncture, herb-medication and aroma theraphy), Autogen training and Korean traditional psychotherapy. The effects of treatment were measured by Beck Depression Inventory(BDI), Zung Depression Rating Scale(SDS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory(STAI-X-1), SCL-90-R. Results : After treatment, the chief complaints and accompanying symptoms were subsided and improved. And BDI, SDS, STAI-X-1 score were decreased. Conclusions : According to this study, the Korean traditional treatment such as acupuncture, herb-medication and Autogen training are effective for the cure of Hwa-Byung.