Citation

Brown JS. Psychiatr. Clin. North Am. 2007; 30(4): 837-854.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA 23113, USA. jbrown2185@aol.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.psc.2007.07.004

PMID

17938048

Abstract

Military, occupational, and environmental events can cause toxic injuries that require psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. This article reviews the psychiatric effects of neurotoxins, including nerve gases, ionizing radiation, insecticides, heavy metals, solvents, and other toxic agents. Diagnostic considerations and clinical tests for further evaluation of the numerous psychiatric conditions and symptoms caused by toxic exposures are discussed.

Language: en