Muhammad Waqar Azeem, MD

Adolescent Psychiatry; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Autistic Disorder; Child Psychiatry; Inpatients; Middle East; Pakistan; Psychiatry; Global Health

• A study to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on Lifestyle of Medical studentsTahir S, Imran N, Haider I, Mustafa A, Rehman A, Azeem M, Javed A. A study to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on Lifestyle of Medical students. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2022, 38: 1730-1737. PMID: 36246688, PMCID: PMC9532657, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.38.7.6031.
• Anxiety and Depression in Ireland during COVID-19 – a narrative reviewSathyanarayanan V, Shahwar D, Azeem M. Anxiety and Depression in Ireland during COVID-19 – a narrative review. European Psychiatry 2022, 65: s65-s66. PMCID: PMC9565769, DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.210.
• Folie en Famille: A Case Report of Shared Delusory ParasitosisSiaghy A, Zoghbi Y, Azeem M. Folie en Famille: A Case Report of Shared Delusory Parasitosis. European Psychiatry 2022, 65: s779-s779. PMCID: PMC9567533, DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.2013.
• Cultural IssuesAllen-Leigh B, Lazcano-Ponce E, Bakare M, Azeem M, Katz G. Cultural Issues. 2022, 969-984. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95720-3_39.
• Autism Spectrum DisorderBertelli M, Azeem M, Underwood L, Scattoni M, Persico A, Ricciardello A, Sappok T, Bergmann T, Keller R, Bianco A, Corti S, Miselli G, Lassi S, Croce L, Bradley E, Munir K. Autism Spectrum Disorder. 2022, 369-455. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95720-3_16.
• WPA Working Group on Medical Students: current initiatives and future prioritiesAzeem M, Liu H, Imran N, Ng B, Bazaid K, Dalal P, Issac M, Javed A. WPA Working Group on Medical Students: current initiatives and future priorities. World Psychiatry 2022, 21: 328-330. PMID: 35524601, PMCID: PMC9077624, DOI: 10.1002/wps.20980.
• International perspective on integrated care models in child and adult mental healthShaligram D, Skokauskas N, Aragones E, Azeem M, Bala A, Bernstein B, Cama S, Canessa L, Silva F, Engelhard C, Garrido G, Guerrero A, Hunt J, Jadhav M, Martin S, Miliauskas C, Nalugya J, Nazeer A, Ong S, Robertson P, Sassi R, Seker A, Consortium C, Watkins M, Leventhal B. International perspective on integrated care models in child and adult mental health. International Review Of Psychiatry 2022, 34: 101-117. PMID: 35699101, DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2022.2059346.
• Multidimensional impacts of coronavirus pandemic in adolescents in Pakistan: A cross sectional researchImran N, Naz F, Sharif M, Liaqat S, Riaz M, Khawar A, Azeem M. Multidimensional impacts of coronavirus pandemic in adolescents in Pakistan: A cross sectional research. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0262325. PMID: 34986208, PMCID: PMC8730410, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262325.
• The effects of Covid-19 on Medical EducationKarim Z, Javed A, Azeem M. The effects of Covid-19 on Medical Education. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2021, 38: 320-322. PMID: 35035447, PMCID: PMC8713236, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.38.1.5269.
• 45.8 Experiences From a Developing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the Middle EastSiaghy A, Nazeer A, Ather M, Azeem M. 45.8 Experiences From a Developing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the Middle East. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2021, 60: s243. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.357.
• Predictors of Psychological Distress in Health Care Staff in Qatar during COVID-19 PandemicLatif F, Ahmed S, Farhan S, Watt F, Azeem M. Predictors of Psychological Distress in Health Care Staff in Qatar during COVID-19 Pandemic. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2021, 37: 1782-1787. PMID: 34912395, PMCID: PMC8613030, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.7.4533.
• The 2021‐2024 Work Plan of WPA Collaborating CentresFiorillo A, Bhui K, Stein D, Okasha T, Ndetei D, Lam L, Murthy P, Azeem M, Javed A. The 2021‐2024 Work Plan of WPA Collaborating Centres. World Psychiatry 2021, 20: 457-457. PMID: 34505383, PMCID: PMC8429313, DOI: 10.1002/wps.20917.
• Neurological Side Effects of Psychotropic MedicationsMalik S, Sahl R, Elzamzamy K, Nakhla M, Azeem M. Neurological Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications. Psychiatric Annals 2021, 51: 402-409. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20210802-01.
• The hidden crisis: COVID-19 and impact on mental health of medical students in PakistanImran N, Haider I, Mustafa A, Aamer I, Kamal Z, Rasool G, Azeem M, Javed A. The hidden crisis: COVID-19 and impact on mental health of medical students in Pakistan. Middle East Current Psychiatry 2021, 28: 45. PMCID: PMC8339385, DOI: 10.1186/s43045-021-00123-7.
• The Association Between Peripartum Depression and Childhood Resilience: A Systematic ReviewMemon R, Safdar B, Hafeez H, Abbas E, Waqas A, Azeem M, Naveed S. The Association Between Peripartum Depression and Childhood Resilience: A Systematic Review. Psychiatric Annals 2021, 51: 322-330. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20210614-01.
• Genetic variations influence brain changes in patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorderYadav S, Bhat A, Hashem S, Nisar S, Kamal M, Syed N, Temanni M, Gupta R, Kamran S, Azeem M, Srivastava A, Bagga P, Chawla S, Reddy R, Frenneaux M, Fakhro K, Haris M. Genetic variations influence brain changes in patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Translational Psychiatry 2021, 11: 349. PMID: 34091591, PMCID: PMC8179928, DOI: 10.1038/s41398-021-01473-w.
• Developing Countries and AutismMunir K, Lavelle T, Helm D, Rustamov I, Azeem M. Developing Countries and Autism. 2021, 1343-1353. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_102146.
• Pakistan and AutismAzeem M, Imran N, Nazeer A. Pakistan and Autism. 2021, 3260-3262. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-91280-6_102029.
• Gender and Racial Disparities among US Psychiatry Residents: A Review of TrendsChaudhary A, Naveed S, Saboor S, Safdar B, Azeem M, Khosa F. Gender and Racial Disparities among US Psychiatry Residents: A Review of Trends. Psychiatric Quarterly 2021, 93: 97-105. PMID: 33586128, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-021-09888-w.
• Reducing the stigma of mental health disorders with a focus on low- and middle-income countriesJaved A, Lee C, Zakaria H, Buenaventura R, Cetkovich-Bakmas M, Duailibi K, Ng B, Ramy H, Saha G, Arifeen S, Elorza P, Ratnasingham P, Azeem M. Reducing the stigma of mental health disorders with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Asian Journal Of Psychiatry 2021, 58: 102601. PMID: 33611083, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102601.
• Pakistan’s First Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit: Characteristics of admitted patients and response to treatment over a 7-year periodImran N, Bodla Z, Asif A, Shoukat R, Azeem M. Pakistan’s First Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit: Characteristics of admitted patients and response to treatment over a 7-year period. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2021, 37: 305-311. PMID: 33679904, PMCID: PMC7931300, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.37.2.2611.
• Parental Stress and Parenting during COVID-19 Pandemic in PakistanImran N, Sharif M, Iqtadar S, Javed A, Azeem M. Parental Stress and Parenting during COVID-19 Pandemic in Pakistan. World Social Psychiatry 2021, 3: 30. DOI: 10.4103/wsp.wsp_73_20.
• 51.10 PARENTAL STRESS AND PARENTING IN TIMES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN PAKISTANImran N, Sharif M, Iqtadar S, Azeem M, Aamer I, Liaqat S, Malik S. 51.10 PARENTAL STRESS AND PARENTING IN TIMES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN PAKISTAN. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2020, 59: s254. PMCID: PMC7567479, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.08.420.
• 28.11 THE WORLD PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION INAUGURAL STUDENT-LED MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE TO INCREASE INTEREST IN PSYCHIATRY AS A CAREER IN QATAR: A PILOT STUDYIbrahim H, Tom A, Youssef A, Shahwar D, Imam Z, Rifai A, Hankir A, Zaman R, Javed A, Azeem M. 28.11 THE WORLD PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION INAUGURAL STUDENT-LED MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE TO INCREASE INTEREST IN PSYCHIATRY AS A CAREER IN QATAR: A PILOT STUDY. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2020, 59: s206. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2020.08.256.
• A World Psychiatric Association Initiative to Increase Interest in Psychiatry as a Career in Qatar Medical Students: A Pilot Study.Hankir A, Tom A, Ibrahim H, Rifai A, Shahwar D, Youssef A, Azeem M, Javed A, Imam Z, Zaman R. A World Psychiatric Association Initiative to Increase Interest in Psychiatry as a Career in Qatar Medical Students: A Pilot Study. Psychiatria Danubina 2020, 32: 135-138. PMID: 32890376.
• Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorderHashem S, Nisar S, Bhat A, Yadav S, Azeem M, Bagga P, Fakhro K, Reddy R, Frenneaux M, Haris M. Genetics of structural and functional brain changes in autism spectrum disorder. Translational Psychiatry 2020, 10: 229. PMID: 32661244, PMCID: PMC7359361, DOI: 10.1038/s41398-020-00921-3.
• Intellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the WPA next triennium mainstreamBertelli M, Salvador-Carulla L, Munir K, Scattoni M, Azeem M, Javed A. Intellectual developmental disorder and autism spectrum disorder in the WPA next triennium mainstream. World Psychiatry 2020, 19: 260-260. PMID: 32394578, PMCID: PMC7214957, DOI: 10.1002/wps.20727.
• Pakistan and AutismAzeem M, Imran N, Nazeer A. Pakistan and Autism. 2020, 1-3. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102029-2.
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents: epidemiology, diagnosis and managementNazeer A, Latif F, Mondal A, Azeem M, Greydanus D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents: epidemiology, diagnosis and management. Translational Pediatrics 2020, 9: s76-s93. PMID: 32206586, PMCID: PMC7082239, DOI: 10.21037/tp.2019.10.02.
• Association of genes with phenotype in autism spectrum disorderNisar S, Hashem S, Bhat A, Syed N, Yadav S, Azeem M, Uddin S, Bagga P, Reddy R, Haris M. Association of genes with phenotype in autism spectrum disorder. Aging 2019, 11: 10742-10770. PMID: 31744938, PMCID: PMC6914398, DOI: 10.18632/aging.102473.
• 3.36 SLEEP PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH PARENTAL DEPRESSION IN LAHORE, PAKISTANImran N, Irfan A, Azeem M, Sattar A. 3.36 SLEEP PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH PARENTAL DEPRESSION IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2019, 58: s206. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2019.08.199.
• Assessment of knowledge about childhood autism spectrum disorder among healthcare workers in Makkah-Saudi ArabiaHayat A, Meny A, Salahuddin N, M.Alnemary F, Ahuja K, Azeem M. Assessment of knowledge about childhood autism spectrum disorder among healthcare workers in Makkah-Saudi Arabia. Pakistan Journal Of Medical Sciences 2019, 35: 951-957. PMID: 31372123, PMCID: PMC6659086, DOI: 10.12669/pjms.35.4.605.
• Child and adolescent psychiatry training and services in the Middle East region: a current status assessmentClausen C, Bazaid K, Azeem M, Abdelrahim F, Elgawad A, Alamiri B, AlAnsari A, Alhamzawi A, Al Mai A, Bakhiet A, Bashtawi M, Çuhadaroğlu F, Hedar M, Holdar M, Jabr S, Jafri A, Jumaian A, Moussa S, Osman A, Razjouyan K, Yanes E, Guerrero A, Skokauskas N. Child and adolescent psychiatry training and services in the Middle East region: a current status assessment. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2019, 29: 51-61. PMID: 31190178, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-019-01360-2.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Concept in EvolutionNazeer A, Hashemi N, Imran N, Azeem M. Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Concept in Evolution. Psychiatric Annals 2019, 49: 103-108. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20190207-01.
• 4.5 Consultation-Liaison Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Middle East: A New Quaternary Referral Pediatric CenterTarifi N, Learie S, Ghannam G, Asghar I, Azeem M. 4.5 Consultation-Liaison Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Middle East: A New Quaternary Referral Pediatric Center. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2018, 57: s206. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2018.09.231.
• 4.61 Self-Stigmatization in Children Receiving Mental Health Treatment in Lahore, PakistanKhalil A, Gondal F, Azeem M, Imran N, Jamil M. 4.61 Self-Stigmatization in Children Receiving Mental Health Treatment in Lahore, Pakistan. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2018, 57: s223-s224. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2018.09.286.
• 58.1 Building a National Autism Plan: Perspective From QatarAzeem M. 58.1 Building a National Autism Plan: Perspective From Qatar. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2018, 57: s83. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2018.07.349.
• Effectiveness of six core strategies based on trauma informed care in reducing seclusions and restraints at a child and adolescent psychiatric hospitalAzeem M, Aujla A, Rammerth M, Binsfeld G, Jones RB. Effectiveness of six core strategies based on trauma informed care in reducing seclusions and restraints at a child and adolescent psychiatric hospital. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing 2017, 30: 170-174. PMID: 30129244, DOI: 10.1111/jcap.12190.
• 6.7 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Survey of Knowledge and Attitudes Among Pediatric Residents in Lahore, PakistanRaza F, Azeem M, Imran N, Khan H. 6.7 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Survey of Knowledge and Attitudes Among Pediatric Residents in Lahore, Pakistan. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2017, 56: s278. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2017.09.352.
• 58.2 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Qatar: Past, Present, and FutureAzeem M. 58.2 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Qatar: Past, Present, and Future. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2017, 56: s84. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2017.07.331.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An UpdateImran N, Haider I, Azeem M. Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Update. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 497-501. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170913-01.
• Pediatric Depression: The Latest in Diagnosis and TreatmentMalik S, Azeem M. Pediatric Depression: The Latest in Diagnosis and Treatment. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 502-506. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170911-01.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An OverviewAlbanna A, Bazaid K, Azeem M. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: An Overview. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 512-518. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170908-01.
• Pediatric Internalizing DisordersAzeem M. Pediatric Internalizing Disorders. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 494-495. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170901-01.
• 0692 AGE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES AND CORRELATES OF MORNING-EVENINGNESS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN PAKISTANImran N, Azeem M, Sattar A, Thuras P, Carskadon M, Khawaja I. 0692 AGE AND GENDER DIFFERENCES AND CORRELATES OF MORNING-EVENINGNESS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN PAKISTAN. Sleep 2017, 40: a256-a256. DOI: 10.1093/sleepj/zsx050.691.
• When Memories Become Malignant: An Update on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and AdolescentsImran N, Haider I, Azeem M. When Memories Become Malignant: An Update on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents. Psychiatric Annals 2017, 47: 139-144. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20170208-01.
• Pakistan and AutismAzeem M, Imran N. Pakistan and Autism. 2016, 1-2. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-6435-8_102029-1.
• Overview and Management of Common Sleep Disorders in Children: A Review for PsychiatristsKazaglis L, Molero H, Azeem M, Khawaja I. Overview and Management of Common Sleep Disorders in Children: A Review for Psychiatrists. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 39-44. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151209-01.
• This issue: Child and Adolescent PsychiatryAzeem M. This issue: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 20-23. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151202-02.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder: An UpdateAzeem M, Imran N, Khawaja I. Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Update. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 58-62. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151202-01.
• Psychopharmacogenomics in Pediatric Psychiatry with a Focus on Cytochrome P450 TestingMalik S, Azeem M. Psychopharmacogenomics in Pediatric Psychiatry with a Focus on Cytochrome P450 Testing. Psychiatric Annals 2016, 46: 52-57. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20151130-01.
• Successful seclusion and restraint prevention effort in child and adolescent programs.Caldwell B, Albert C, Azeem MW, Beck S, Cocoros D, Cocoros T, Montes R, Reddy B. Successful seclusion and restraint prevention effort in child and adolescent programs. Journal Of Psychosocial Nursing And Mental Health Services 2014, 52: 30-8. PMID: 25250792, DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20140922-01.
• Comparing stimulant effects in youth with ADHD symptoms and epilepsyGonzalez-Heydrich J, Hsin O, Gumlak S, Kimball K, Rober A, Azeem MW, Hickory M, Mrakotsky C, Torres A, Mezzacappa E, Bourgeois B, Biederman J. Comparing stimulant effects in youth with ADHD symptoms and epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior 2014, 36: 102-107. PMID: 24907495, PMCID: PMC4109643, DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.04.026.
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perspective from PakistanImran N, Azeem M. Autism Spectrum Disorders: Perspective from Pakistan. 2014, 2483-2496. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-4788-7_152.
• Anxiety and Depression among Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability in Pakistan.Azeem MW, Dogar IA, Shah S, Cheema MA, Asmat A, Akbar M, Kousar S, Haider II. Anxiety and Depression among Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability in Pakistan. Journal De L'Académie Canadienne De Psychiatrie De L'enfant Et De L'adolescent 2013, 22: 290-5. PMID: 24223048, PMCID: PMC3825469.
• 2942 – Anxiety and depression among parents of children with mental retardationDogar I, Azeem M, Shah S, Cheema M, Asmat A. 2942 – Anxiety and depression among parents of children with mental retardation. European Psychiatry 2013, 28: 1. DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)77482-0.
• Children's psychiatric hospital initiatives in reducing restraints and providing trauma informed careSarofin M, Azeem M, Anderson D, Carabetta L, Mazzotta T, Hayden L, Avenia J, Aujla A, Wudarsky M, Landau J. Children's psychiatric hospital initiatives in reducing restraints and providing trauma informed care. Neuropsychiatrie De L Enfance Et De L Adolescence 2012, 60: s289. DOI: 10.1016/j.neurenf.2012.04.808.
• A survey of Autism knowledge and attitudes among the healthcare professionals in Lahore, PakistanImran N, Chaudry MR, Azeem MW, Bhatti MR, Choudhary ZI, Cheema MA. A survey of Autism knowledge and attitudes among the healthcare professionals in Lahore, Pakistan. BMC Pediatrics 2011, 11: 107. PMID: 22107951, PMCID: PMC3250946, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-11-107.
• P01-277 - Well being and psychiatric status of parents of children with Mental Retardation in PakistanDogar I, Azeem M, Haider I, Wudarsky M, Asmat A, Akbar M, Kousar S. P01-277 - Well being and psychiatric status of parents of children with Mental Retardation in Pakistan. European Psychiatry 2011, 26: 278. DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(11)71988-5.
• Effectiveness of Six Core Strategies Based on Trauma Informed Care in Reducing Seclusions and Restraints at a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric HospitalAzeem MW, Aujla A, Rammerth M, Binsfeld G, Jones RB. Effectiveness of Six Core Strategies Based on Trauma Informed Care in Reducing Seclusions and Restraints at a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital. Journal Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing 2011, 24: 11-15. PMID: 21272110, DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00262.x.
• Prevalence and risk factors for depression and anxiety in hospitalized cardiac patients in pakistan.Dogar IA, Khawaja IS, Azeem MW, Awan H, Ayub A, Iqbal J, Thuras P. Prevalence and risk factors for depression and anxiety in hospitalized cardiac patients in pakistan. Innov Clin Neurosci 2008, 5: 38-41. PMID: 19727293, PMCID: PMC2708112.
• Autistic DisorderRealmuto G, Azeem M. Autistic Disorder. 2008, 355-373. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-252-6_20.
• Weight Loss and Anorexia With QuetiapineKhawaja IS, Azeem MW, Ebrahim A. Weight Loss and Anorexia With Quetiapine. Psychiatric Services 2005, 56: 490-490. PMID: 15812105, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.56.4.490.