Estimate sociodemographics and diagnostic parameters of inpatients in Psychiatric dep. of General Hospital Lesbos, Greece. during 2006.

A retrospective analysis of all patients (n=177) that were admitted in psychiatric dep. Demographic variables (age, sex, region) and clinical data (diagnosis, obligatory and non-obligatory hospitalization).

177 patients studied, 42% women, 58% men. 66% were non-obligatory hospitalized while 34% were under obligatory hospitalization. Age mean 42,6 years. 28% were urban and 64% were rural. 6% were transferred to other hospitals. Diagnosis: Mental Retardation 3%, Dementia 1%, Mental disorder due to a General Medical Condition (not elsewhere classified) 3%, Personality disorders 5%, Alcohol related disorders 13%, Substance-related disorders 5%, Schizophrenia and Psychotic disorders 44%, Mood disorders (Major Depressive disorders 11%, Bipolar disorders 4%) 15%, Somatoform disorders 0,5%, Anxiety-Depression disorder 2%, Suicide attempts 6%, Behavioral disorders (not elsewhere classified) 3%.

Study results suggest that in order to evaluate the state and the quality of Mental Health Services in , Greece, we need further more estimation, including demographic and diagnostic variables, from all regions. This kind of retrospective analysis is not only important but also necessary for every prospective European Community Government Policy planning for Mental Health.