The Influence of Moon Phases on the Frequency of Admissions to a Psychiatric Hospital

Maslov, K. A.

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“…There were studies that were conducted to study the impact that lunar phases have on admission to psychiatric hospitals. The result of this study was that during the different moon phases, admission frequency did not differ significantly [18]. There was yet another study that was conducted to analyse the lunar effect on the consultation for anxiety and depression in general practice.…”

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Moon and Health: Myth or Reality?

Gokhale,

Kumar

2023

Cureus

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Over the years, superstitions and myths have persisted regarding moon's impact on human health and behaviour. Because of these myths and superstitions, several diseases that can be cured with effective management have been subjected to violent reactions from various communities. It becomes extremely important to unearth the facts related to these myths. It is important to study and deduce whether there is any notable relation that exists between moon and health of a human being. Neurological and psychological aspects have been dealt with more sensitivity since these are often related with taboos that exist in various communities. This study is mainly to review various research studies conducted in various health aspects including the cardiovascular system, neurology, psychiatry, birth rates, menstruation, sleep, injuries, crisis calls, and complications during surgeries.

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“…Maslov [18] 2022 Russia The admission frequency did not differ significantly in the various phases of moon.…”

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Moon and Health: Myth or Reality?

Gokhale,

Kumar

2023

Cureus

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Effect of the lunar cycle on mental illness – A single-center retrospective observational study

Radhakrishnan

Selvaraj

Sivakumar

et al. 2023

GJHSR

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Objectives: In Shakespeare’s play “Othello,” the maid Emilia tells Othello that the moon has drawn too close to the Earth — and driven men insane. The notion that a full moon can elicit strong emotions, strange behavior, and even physical disease is not merely literary. Even now, it is a deeply held notion. The goal of this study was to determine the effect of the lunar cycle on the psychiatric presentation of individuals with schizophrenia, BPAD mania, and ATPD. Material and Methods: Case files of Schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) mania and psychosis patients admitted in our hospital during full moon and new moon ± 3 days for the past 5 years will be included in the study. Name, age, sex, duration of admission, worsening of symptoms during full moon day and new moon day, any injectable given or not will be noted. These data will be collected from medical records. Telephonic verification of symptom worseness during full moon and new moon will be done. Results: Among 207 participants 74 patients had Schizophrenia, 91 patients had BPAD mania, 25 patients had ATPD and 17 patients had acute psychosis. The exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms, chemical restraints, and admission during phases of moon was statistically associated with lunar patterns in the study population. The rest of the socio-demographic factors, duration of admission, caregiver belief, and symptom worsening noted by caregiver were all not associated with mental illness during lunar phases which is in line with most reported literature in this area. Conclusion: There was an association between symptom exacerbations, chemical restraints, admission with different lunar phase. There was no association for sociodemographic details, duration of admission, caregiver belief on symptom worsening, symptom worsening noted by caregiver with different lunar phases.

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Unearth the Facts and Fiction of “The Influence of Moon Phases on Living Beings”

Dubey

2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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The moon, Earth's most constant companion, it is a satellite of our planet. Being the closest cosmic body to Earth, the moon has given rise to numerous myths worldwide throughout the years. The lunar phases are a result of the moon orbiting Earth while Earth orbit the sun. Everything is in motion. Essentially, what we observe from Earth is different parts of the moon being illuminated by the sun as the moon follows its orbit. The relationship between Earth and the Moon is characterized by mutual gravitational attraction and interdependence. The moon significantly influences various aspects of Earth's environment and behavior. While human biology has often been disregarded as a myth, recent studies have suggested a connection between lunar phases and human behavior. Some researchers propose that humans may be responding to subtle changes in Earth's magnetic field that concur with the moon's phases. Today, the moon continues to hold many fascinating mysteries for scientists to investigate. This article aims to uncover the facts and myths surrounding the impact of Lunar phases on humans on Earth.

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The Influence of Moon Phases on the Frequency of Admissions to a Psychiatric Hospital

Cited by 3 publications

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Moon and Health: Myth or Reality?

Moon and Health: Myth or Reality?

Effect of the lunar cycle on mental illness – A single-center retrospective observational study

Unearth the Facts and Fiction of “The Influence of Moon Phases on Living Beings”

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