International Journal of Mental Health & PsychiatryISSN: 2471-4372

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Amanda Ritchie Author

amanda.ritchie@angelo.edu 325-486-6804

Subjects of specialization
Outpatient; Community; Mental Health; Characteristics

Affiliation
Department of Psychiatry, Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Biography

Dr. Amanda S Ritchie is affiliated to Department of Chemistry, New York University. Dr. Amanda S Ritchie is currently providing services as Assistant Professor. Dr. Amanda S Ritchie has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers and presented works at many national and International conferences. Dr. Amanda S Ritchie contributions have acclaimed recognition from honourable subject experts around the world. Dr. Amanda S Ritchie is actively associated with different societies and academies. Dr. Amanda S Ritchie academic career is decorated with several reputed awards and funding. Dr. Amanda S Ritchie research interests include Chemistry.

Publications

Research Article Open Access

Characterization of Patients Assessed in Community Mental Health Clinics in a North- Western Canadian Municipal Region: Patient Profile, Sex Differences, and Follow-Up Referral

Author(s):

Vincent I O Agyapong, Michal Juhás, Ogechi Igwe, Joy Omeje, Amanda Ritchie, Olurotimi Ogunsina, Lorella Ambrosano, Sandra Corbett

Aims: To characterize the sex-specific differences in the demographic and clinical profile as well as psychiatric antecedents, and follow-up referral for new outpatient psychiatric patients in Fort McMurray. Methods: Information on a new patient data assessment tool was compiled as part of a clinical audit process between 1st January 2014 and 31st December 2014. Results: Overall, 677 patients were assessed over the 12 month period, comprising 261 (38.6%) males. The mean age for all the patients was 35.67 (SD=13.02). There were statistically significant differences between male and female patients in respect of all the demographic and social characteristics as well as psychiatric antecedents. 249 (36.8%) patients had primary Depressive d... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2471-4372.1000161

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