Salivary secretion in the affective disorders and schizophrenia

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Abstract
Salivary secretion was measured in 54 psychiatric patients comprising 4 diagnostic groups: schizophrenia, mania, depression and anxiety state. Detailed psychometric assessment was carried out at the time of measurement. Although salivary flow failed to show an association with diagnostic category or mental state at the time of examination, it was positively correlated with a subjective rating of appetite. Implications of these findings were discussed.