Abolishing Locked Psychiatric Wards Can Put Patients at Risk Without Proper Preparation
A lingering question at even the top mental health hospitals is whether psychiatric wards should be locked or open. The answer seems to be that different patients have different needs.
Donald Trump as Role Model for Psychological Health
Psychoanalyzing Donald Trump has become so popular that the American Psychiatric Association has instructed doctors that they may not characterize his mental state without actually examining him and with his permission. But he is a role model for others.
Who Should Consider Inpatient Treatment For Depression?
A significant 10 percent of people suffering from depression are not able to have their needs met through outpatient treatment. Who should consider voluntarily entering an inpatient treatment program for depression?
Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia: Children Can Be Schizophrenic, Too
Childhood schizophrenia may be rather rare, but it exists. What are the signs, how is childhood-onset schizophrenia diagnosed, and how is it treated?
The 7 Most Unhelpful Things to Say to Someone with Anxiety
When someone suffers with anxiety, it can be hard to know what to say. Here, we have a look at seven things you should definitely NOT say, and a couple of alternatives.
Workaholics More Likely To Suffer From Psychiatric Disorders, Study Shows
Is your life revolving around work to the point that you feel stressed when you're not working? Not only may you be a workaholic, you could also be more likely to suffer from other mental health challenges.
Euthanasia For Young Sex Abuse Victim: Did The Dutch Give Up Too Soon?
Are Dutch doctors too quick to allow people to undergo euthanasia? Following the assisted suicide of a sex abuse victim under 30, UK citizens are in uproar.
Study: Paranoid Delusions Effectively Reduced With Virtual Reality System
Could virtual reality help people with paranoid delusions overcome their symptoms? A new study offers an exciting look into the kind of mental health treatment we will be seeing a lot more of in the future.
What Makes Elderly People Aggressive And Paranoid, And How Do You Deal?
Has an elderly loved-one of yours become aggressive, paranoid, and deluded? Causes are more varied than you may think. What are they, and how do you cope?
Orthorexia Nervosa: When Healthy Eating Becomes An Eating Disorder
Orthorexia is an obsession with eating food deemed "pure" or "healthy". However, it can wreak damage to your health. Here we explore what happens when healthy eating becomes an unhealthy obsession.