Citation

Pratiba Reichal C, Leslie Rani S, Brundha MP. Drug Invention Today 2020; 14(2): 218-223.

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(Copyright © 2020)

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: A belief that still endures is that the position of the moon and the phases cause certain physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes in humans and animals. The tidal changes in oceans are due to the gravitational force that is induced on earth by the moon. The full moon (FM) and new moon (NM) can beget social tension, mood swings, and disharmony in humans. There are incidences of increased road accidents, crime, and suicides on lunar cycles. The study states the behavioral changes in special children that include mentally ill, mentally retarded, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) persons. The study also indicates the management methods and medication to be followed during lunar cycles. Aim and Objective: This study aims to study the behavioral changes in mentally ill, mentally retarded, and ASD person in lunar cycles and their management techniques.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study is conducted in a population of 40 between the age group of 15 and 45 years that is divided into Samples I and II. Sample I population is the person who are treated at home and Sample II population is an inclusive of person treated in an institute. The study is conducted for a period of 2 months that comprises 2 days of FM and 2 days of NM. Fifteen queries were inquired, which are parted into A, B, and C and the observation is presented in bar graph representation.

RESULTS and Conclusion: The study explores the changes in Sample I who does not undertake medication while Sample II experiences a trivial behavioral change in their behavior. This minor change is due to the effect of medication that is specified, and hence, not much changes are observed in Sample II when compared with Sample I. These changes can be overcome by the management techniques that include the recreational activities, medical facilities, counseling facilities, and vocational training courses. © 2020 JPR Solutions. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; adult; human; government; female; male; autism; lifestyle; behavior change; awareness; Autism spectrum disorder; mental disease; controlled study; clinical article; medical society; mental deficiency; Mental illness; feeding behavior; moon; Article; employment status; personal experience; Behavioral change; Lunar cycles; lunar eclipse; Management methods; Mentally retarded; solar eclipse