JOURNAL ARTICLE
New Psychotic Disorders Findings from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Discussed (Psychiatric Comorbidities and Sociodemographics of Patients Diagnosed with Pyromania Admitted to a Community Psychiatric Hospital in Bronx, New York:...).
Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. 597 1 of 2
Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2
Abstract
The article focuses on a study examining pyromania, an impulse-control disorder characterized by deliberate fire-setting, and its association with psychiatric comorbidities. Conducted at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Punjab, India, the research analyzed socio-demographic characteristics and substance use patterns among individuals diagnosed with pyromania at a community psychiatric hospital in the Bronx, New York. The study included 12 patients aged 9 to 59, predominantly male, with a significant prevalence of psychotic disorders and substance use disorders among them. The findings highlight the clinical and legal implications of pyromania, emphasizing the need for targeted assessment and intervention in urban mental health settings. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/02, p597
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Health and Medicine
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:1543-6616
- Accession Number:191543769
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