Indian Journal of Psychiatry and psychiatric research in India: Past, Present and Future
2010
Indian Psychiatry: Past, Present, and Future
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Ajai R. Singh
Primary Institution: Mens Sana Research Foundation, Mumbai, India
Hypothesis
How can Indian psychiatric research evolve from being largely replicative to more original and trend-setting?
Conclusion
Indian psychiatric research has largely mirrored international trends but needs to focus on original and corrective work.
Supporting Evidence
- Indian psychiatric research has been largely replicative.
- Efforts to find Indian correlates of disorders remain a valid concern.
- Editorials and presidential addresses reflect the thinking of opinion makers in psychiatry.
Takeaway
Indian psychiatry has done a lot of research that follows what others have done, but now it needs to come up with its own new ideas.
Potential Biases
There is a colonial mindset that may hinder original research.
Limitations
The research has been largely replicative and lacks original contributions at the international level.
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