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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Dynamic Causal Modeling Advances TMS Therapy for Depression

Noninvasive neuromodulation techniques like rTMS and tFUS show promise for treating neuropsychiatric disorders by stimulating targeted brain regions.
#mental-health
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 month ago

A Brutal Attack Upended Her Life. It Also Exposed Gaps in California's Hospital Safety Laws | KQED

Dr. Dani Golomb's violent encounter at work highlights the growing concern for safety in mental health environments.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Francisco

A Brutal Attack Upended Her Life. It Also Exposed Gaps in California's Hospital Safety Laws | KQED

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Mental health
fromFuturism
1 month ago

"Truly Psychopathic": Concern Grows Over "Therapist" Chatbots Leading Users Deeper Into Mental Illness

AI chatbots are increasingly used for therapy, but their reliability and safety are highly questionable.
Parenting
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Autism definition changed, which led to rise in diagnoses

The rise in autism diagnoses can be attributed largely to changes in definitions and benefits associated with the diagnosis.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Heinz Lehmann and Chlorpromazine

Heinz Lehmann was pivotal in driving the acceptance and use of chlorpromazine for treating psychoses.
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Sustained in the brain: How lasting emotions arise from brief stimuli, in humans and mice

The study maps brain activity connected to emotions shared by humans and mice, offering insights into neuropsychiatric disorders.
fromAeon
1 month ago

The short, dramatic history of alien abduction in the US | Aeon Essays

Sheila's therapy journey reflects the complex interplay between trauma, memory, and the influence of popular culture on personal interpretations of reality.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Psychedelics, Psychiatry, and Moving Toward the Monstrous

Psychiatry lacks dialogue with patients about their personal experiences, which is pivotal for their understanding and healing.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Beyond Headlines: 3 Surprising Truths About School Shooters

Adolescent school shooters often misdiagnosed; untreated psychosis leads to violence.
Psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations require urgent attention from caregivers.
Simple kindness can mitigate the risks of potential school shootings.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The researcher who wants to expand treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder

Only about 2% of the population suffers from OCD, with varied symptoms often misunderstood or misrepresented.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Companion Diagnostics Are Shaping the Future of Psychiatry

Companion diagnostics revolutionize psychiatric treatment by providing targeted care and reducing reliance on trial-and-error.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Vapes laced with synthetic cannabis at 'epidemic' levels in Irish schools, say experts

HHC vapes are linked to rising psychiatric incidents in adolescents and remain available in Ireland despite concerns from health professionals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Royal College of Psychiatrists says it cannot yet support assisted dying bill

Dr Trudi Seneviratne stated that the current bill undermines the role of psychiatrists, turning them into mere checkers of doctor conclusions instead of active care providers.
Mental health
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | What Kennedy Gets Right, And Wrong, About Antidepressants

Antidepressants can be lifesaving but also have unacknowledged withdrawal challenges, alarming side effects, and long-term dependency issues.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Existential OCD and Intellectual Desire

One prominent concern about contemporary psychiatry is that it pathologizes conditions that are normal parts of human experience, leading to a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
Mental health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Psychoanalysis as a Scientific Discipline

Psychoanalysis must embrace scientific rigor for relevance.
Postmodernism risks isolating psychoanalysis by denying structure.
Integration with scientific psychiatry is essential for growth.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I dealt with everyone at a distance': what do Joan Didion's therapy diaries reveal about guilt, motherhood and writing?

Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne's archive now available at NYPL reveals their personal and professional struggles, including insights into addiction and mental health.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Are Sharing The Moment They Realized They Had A Terrible Therapist, And My Jaw Is On The Floor

"It was when I started private sessions with my therapist rather than doing them through the charity I'd been using. When I entered his private space, it was...his bedroom. He then said to me, 'Hey, you can just get on my bed and sleep, and I can watch you for an hour.'"
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?

Concerns about ADHD diagnosis accuracy and Ritalin's effectiveness led researchers like James Swanson to initiate comprehensive studies on the medication's long-term effects.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Forensic Psychiatry of Joker: Folie a Deux

The sequel illustrates complex themes of mental illness and responsibility through Fleck's trial and his relationship with Quinzel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Strange Case of Jane O by Karen Thompson Walker review an impossible tale

Jane, a 38-year-old librarian, has a flawless memory but experiences a blackout after seeing a deceased acquaintance, leading to disturbing consequences for her personal life.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

RPA hospital closes HIV psychiatry clinic with 200 patients after staff resignations

"The specialty support that was available in the clinic was vital as HIV places greater challenges on the treatment of mental health conditions."
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Sleep Room by Jon Stock review haunting accounts of horrific medical abuse

William Sargant's brutal psychiatric practices in the 1960s reflect a troubling era in mental health treatment, showcasing inhumane methods used on vulnerable patients.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Death by euthanasia in the Netherlands increased 10% in 2024, figures show

Euthanasia deaths in the Netherlands increased by 10% in one year, highlighting concerns about psychiatric cases.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Success Traps

Success does not equal happiness; gratitude and humility can mitigate the negative impacts of personal achievement.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Psychopharmaceuticals: 50 years of stagnation?

Mental health treatments from the 1950s and 1960s largely remain unchanged, according to critique by Professor David Nutt.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

5 Things to Know About Catatonia

Catatonia's exact prevalence is unclear, affecting individuals across multiple conditions and necessitating better awareness and understanding among health professionals.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Sad News About Summertime Blues

Summer-onset SAD is a serious but less recognized condition that complicates life for many during warmer months.
Awareness and recognition of symptoms are essential in managing summer-onset SAD.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
4 months ago

The untamed river and the Moog: Books in brief

Monsters reflect humanity in various forms across history, literature, and culture, suggesting we must confront our own darker aspects.
Modern psychiatric practices are failing as evidenced by rising adolescent suicide rates, raising questions about the validity of mental health diagnoses and treatment.
The evolution of art from ancient automata to AI challenges traditional notions of creativity and authenticity.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Alive: An Alternative Anatomy by Gabriel Weston review our bodies in an eye-opening new light

The process of medical education fosters humility and curiosity about patients' perceptions of their bodies.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Psychiatric care in NSW facing collapse' because of poor pay and conditions, court hears as arbitration battle begins

Junior doctors in NSW prefer not to pursue psychiatry due to low pay and poor working conditions, threatening the stability of the training system.
Books
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Exorcist reveals the chilling cases that 'prove' the Devil is real

Father Carlos Martins believes his exorcisms prove the Devil's existence, as demonstrated in chilling supernatural encounters.
Women
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

Penn's first Black woman to graduate from its medical school reflects on legacy

Dr. Arlene Bennett broke barriers as the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school in 1964.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Woman suing Conor McGregor was diagnosed with PTSD and 'felt like lump of meat' in aftermath of alleged rape by MMA star

Dr. Ann Leader diagnosed Nikita Hand with PTSD, linking her symptoms to trauma from the alleged rape incident.
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