Psychiatric disorders are widely perceived to be distinct, but new research indicates patients show similar gray-matter loss, which suggests that conditions like schizophrenia and depression have more in common than previously thought. In a meta-analysis of 193 peer-reviewed papers, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine analyzed whole-brain images…
Source: Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain True or false?: Humans are social animals. That s true in general, but a surprising number of people prefer one or more forms of reclusiveness: the voluntary seclusion from people. In my article, The Recluse Option, I made the case for a minimal social existence and then wrote, Making Reclusiveness Work. Today s installment…
Take away all the other labels of Donald Trump - such as racist, bigot, fear monger, elitist or fascist - which are in and of themselves hard to fathom as characteristics of a U.S. presidential candidate, and there is something even more disturbing about Mr. Trump that every American voter should be concerned about: Mr. Trump appears to be suffering from Narcissistic…
Mental Health America periodically publishes research papers and reports to further important work in the field of mental health policy and advocacy. The Working Group on Mental Health Promotion to Advance the Conditions for Learning in Schools and Early Care and Education was convened by the National Collaborative on Education and Health in 2016, and hosted…
There are hundreds of extremely worthy films that have been made over the years that deal with the issue of mental illness, but these ones are fantastic and (in most cases) very educational. They deal with issues across a broad spectrum of mental illnesses, disorders, and clinical psychoses. Films are listed in chronological order, with the conditions they deal…
(See Figure ) . Dyspepsia was defined as one or more of the symptoms (reflux episodes, heartburn, retrosternal pain, nausea, vomiting, early satiety, uncomfortable feeling of fullness after meals, abdominal distension), and one or more of the pain modalities (burning sensation, aching, pain, tenderness, sinking feeling, butterflies , cramp, twinge, stitch, colic…
In the Wind River Range of Wyoming and the Eagle Cap Wilderness of Oregon, every outfitter I have seen along a trail, was riding (or leading) a horse, and towing a mule, two or three. This was an exception. The crusty, mountain man attired, outfitter was a friendly sort as he proudly rode his lead mule by us. He towed a few mules followed by his clients who looked…
Source: Gregg Henriques Although the scientific method is often touted as the sin qua non of science, it is not. Indeed, if science were solely a method, then it would not be all that valuable, a point that is sometimes lost on empiricists enamored with the scientific method. Thus, it is crucial to keep in mind that the scientific method is not an end unto itself…
I am a survivor of severe psychiatric abuse. There was a year or so in the early 1980ās when I was in and out of psychiatric hospitals at least four times. During my visits to the hospital I was in the midst of a spiritual awakening that I was struggling to contain that was triggered and complicated by extreme psychological abuse at the hands of my father, who…
There are nine specific diagnostic criteria (symptoms) for borderline personality disorder defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (referred to as DSM-IV-TR, or just DSM-IV) published in 2 by the American Psychiatric Association.In order to be diagnosed with borderline disorder, you must have five of…
āMania isconstant anxiety, constant irritability, having everything be raw, being brittle, crying but feeling nothing, and really . . . just you never knowā (Anon). Though it refers to a something that Western society generally characterizes as a mental illness, this statement is more applicable to madness than a medical condition. It is no small wonder that…
Conversion disorder formerly called hysteria, a type of in which a wide variety of sensory, motor, or psychic disturbances may occur. It is traditionally classified as one of the and is not dependent upon any known organic or structural pathology. The former term, , is derived from the Greek hystera , meaning āuterus, ā and reflects the ancient notion that hysteria…
Credit: Dreamstime. Impassioned fights The proposed revisions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) have spurred debate over what illnesses to include in the essential psychiatric handbook. Everything from gender identity disorder to childhood mood swings has come under fire, and it s not the first time. The history of psychiatry…
Chronic illness can strain your view of yourself, your relationships, your place in society, and your plans for the future. Psychotherapy (also known as counseling or just therapy ) is a valuable resource when you are struggling with these challenges. This publication provides general information about some of the different ways that therapy can be helpful…
I donāt get out enough. Thatās why I missed a wretched little piece by a Boston University sociologist named Liah Greenfeld on āThe Maddening of Americaā when it first appeared in July 2013. But an on-line republishing service called āProject Syndicateā has just ā is up many-fold, but thatās not because more people are seriously depressed. Itās because of two…
A mental health diagnosis involves many steps, beginning with an evaluation by a doctor or other mental health professional if symptoms of mental illness are present. The evaluation will begin with questions about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam may be performed. Although there are no laboratory tests to specifically diagnose mental illness…
Clinical features of major depressive disorder (MDD) may help identify specific subgroups of depressed patients based on associations with genetic risk for major psychiatric disorders, reports a study in Biological Psychiatry. Led by Brenda Penninx, PhD, of the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the study found that patients with an early…
Most people with bipolar disorder, even those with the most severe forms, can achieve substantial stabilization of their mood swings and related symptoms with proper treatment. Because bipolar disorder is a recurrent illness, long-term continuous preventive treatment is strongly recommended and almost always indicated. A strategy that combines medication and…
Mental health issues affect individuals from all walks of life. If you are, or someone you love is, struggling with a mental health problem, itās important to understand more about the issue. What Causes Mental Health Issues? Some of the most likely causes of mental health disorders are the following: Genetic traits. Mental health conditions can be handed down…
National surveys have large sample sizes that are needed to create estimates at the national and state levels. However, they also generally use a parentās report of the childās diagnosis, which means that the healthcare provider has to give an accurate diagnosis and the parent has to accurately remember what it was. Community-based studies offer the opportunity…
We at One Mind Institute believe that effective, accessible approaches to remedy the symptoms of, and restore function for, persons with mental illnessāand possibly preventions and curesācan be commonplace within our lifetime. You can be an integral part of the quest to make cures happen. Our mission at One Mind Institute is to pursue such cures with everything…
Demi Lovato is a singer and actress who starred on Disney Channel s original series Sonny with a Chance. As an adult, she s become a successful recording artist with hits like Skyscraper,Cool for the Summer,and Heart Attack. Synopsis Born in 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Demi Lovato started out as a child actor on Barney & Friends. In 2007, Demi…
Psychologists often work with vulnerable individuals in sensitive situations. An important step in becoming a mental health professional or consumer of psychological services is to be aware of the ethical issues faced by psychologists. If you are providing psychological services you are obligated to remain informed regarding current ethical standards or issues…
One reason school choice has become a major point of contention is due to the fact that there are many options in education today. Districts offer a wide range of school types, and parents are faced with choices that they may not have had just a few decades earlier. Some of the schools seen in communities today include: Neighborhood Public Schools Public schools…
