Articles related to "Psychiatry"
A Neuro Dawn
Increasingly, psychiatry is turning into neurology, possibly redefining mental illness as we know it.,Increasingly, psychiatry is turning into neurology, possibly redefining mental illness as we know it.
depression • bipolar • psychiatry • neurology • kramer
Increasingly, psychiatry is turning into neurology, possibly redefining mental illness as we know it.,Increasingly, psychiatry is turning into neurology, possibly redefining mental illness as we know it.
depression • bipolar • psychiatry • neurology • kramer
Training to Be a Psychiatrist
In the US and Canada, the professional requirements to become a psychiatrist are demanding, including high school, college, medical school and residency training.
steps to becoming a psychiatrist • specializing in psychiatry • pschiatry and medical school • psychiatric residency • psychiatry and choosing a major
In the US and Canada, the professional requirements to become a psychiatrist are demanding, including high school, college, medical school and residency training.
steps to becoming a psychiatrist • specializing in psychiatry • pschiatry and medical school • psychiatric residency • psychiatry and choosing a major
What is Forensic Psychiatry?
Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of the law and psychiatric practice that deals with issues like criminal responsibility.
forensic psychiatry • expert witness • insanity defense • criminal responsibility • psychiatric practice
Forensic Psychiatry is a combination of the law and psychiatric practice that deals with issues like criminal responsibility.
forensic psychiatry • expert witness • insanity defense • criminal responsibility • psychiatric practice
Spirituality and Psychiatry
Spirituality is an important part of healing, including psychiatric healing.
spirit • spirituality • psychiatry • jung • freud
Spirituality is an important part of healing, including psychiatric healing.
spirit • spirituality • psychiatry • jung • freud
Tom's Crusade Against Psychiatry
Tom Cruise seems to be on a crusade against psychiatry. Here I discuss some of the issues that surround the controversy.
tom cruise • brook sheilds • depression • major depression • research in depression
Tom Cruise seems to be on a crusade against psychiatry. Here I discuss some of the issues that surround the controversy.
tom cruise • brook sheilds • depression • major depression • research in depression
Discrimation and Mental Illness
Mental Health--the subject scares almost everyone. What are the rights of the mentally ill, and what are the rights of those who live near them?
mental illness • diversity • counseling • psychiatry • violent crime
Mental Health--the subject scares almost everyone. What are the rights of the mentally ill, and what are the rights of those who live near them?
mental illness • diversity • counseling • psychiatry • violent crime
Forensic Psychologists vs. Forensic Psychiatrists
A brief evaluation of the literature concerning forensic evaluations as preformed by Forensic Psychologists versus Forensic Psychiatrists
forensics • psychology • psychiatry • courtroom
A brief evaluation of the literature concerning forensic evaluations as preformed by Forensic Psychologists versus Forensic Psychiatrists
forensics • psychology • psychiatry • courtroom
Involuntary Confinement: What You Should Know
What do you know about involuntary confinement? Have you or someone you know ever been confined? Will you ever need to be confined? Read about this controversial topic here.
confinement • mental illness • mental health • psychology • medication
What do you know about involuntary confinement? Have you or someone you know ever been confined? Will you ever need to be confined? Read about this controversial topic here.
confinement • mental illness • mental health • psychology • medication
Is This What We Want?
The new role of the psychiatric profession as dispensers of medications seems to be an arrangement we are quite happy with, but is it what we really want?
depression • psychiatry • antidepressants • medications • loren mosher
The new role of the psychiatric profession as dispensers of medications seems to be an arrangement we are quite happy with, but is it what we really want?
depression • psychiatry • antidepressants • medications • loren mosher
LSD & Alcoholism Treatment
More than 4 decades after the original studies, Dr. Erika Dyck has exposed some surprising facts about studies conducted with LSD as a treatment for alcoholism.
lsd • alcoholism • treatment • psychiatry • psychedelic therapy
More than 4 decades after the original studies, Dr. Erika Dyck has exposed some surprising facts about studies conducted with LSD as a treatment for alcoholism.
lsd • alcoholism • treatment • psychiatry • psychedelic therapy
Mind Mentor: an AI Robot Shrink
Mind Mentor mimics interaction between a therapist and a patient, but charges money to do so. Try the Turing Simulation Joseph Weizenbaum originally developed instead.
mind mentor robot shrink • mind mentor • artificial intelligence • eliza program • psychotherapy
Mind Mentor mimics interaction between a therapist and a patient, but charges money to do so. Try the Turing Simulation Joseph Weizenbaum originally developed instead.
mind mentor robot shrink • mind mentor • artificial intelligence • eliza program • psychotherapy
Relationship Between Biochemistry and Aggression (Conclusion)
The conclussion of the three part serious on bio & neurochemical influences on aggressive behavior in humans.
aggression • neurochemistry • biochemistry • psychology • psychiatry
The conclussion of the three part serious on bio & neurochemical influences on aggressive behavior in humans.
aggression • neurochemistry • biochemistry • psychology • psychiatry
Stronger Than We Seem
Is there a time when you should ignore your doctor's or therapist's advice? Yes, say a number of experts, when they tell you that you will never work again.
depression • mental health • psychology • psychiatry • healing
Is there a time when you should ignore your doctor's or therapist's advice? Yes, say a number of experts, when they tell you that you will never work again.
depression • mental health • psychology • psychiatry • healing
The Relationship between Biochemistry and Aggression (part 2)
The relationships between biochemistry and neurochemistry with violent human aggression is investigated. Biochemical studies strongly support a positively correlated relationship between testosterone and aggression. A mediating relationship between cortisol and testosterone is apparent. Neurochemical evidence is not as clear. However, a significant relationship between serotonergic functioning and aggression is evident. Causal relationships have been difficult to infer, but, are somewhat supported. THIS WEEK: Cortisol and Serotonin
forensics • aggression • biochemistry • neurochemistry • psychology
The relationships between biochemistry and neurochemistry with violent human aggression is investigated. Biochemical studies strongly support a positively correlated relationship between testosterone and aggression. A mediating relationship between cortisol and testosterone is apparent. Neurochemical evidence is not as clear. However, a significant relationship between serotonergic functioning and aggression is evident. Causal relationships have been difficult to infer, but, are somewhat supported. THIS WEEK: Cortisol and Serotonin
forensics • aggression • biochemistry • neurochemistry • psychology
<b>Mental Health Advocacy</b>
This article is about mental health advocacy. It briefly explains the mental health stigma, and why so many people have problems finding the help they need. There is a list of advocacy and education organizations that fight for patient's rights, as well as some hotlines. Links to follow.
mental health • mental illness • advocacy • patient rights • psychiatry
This article is about mental health advocacy. It briefly explains the mental health stigma, and why so many people have problems finding the help they need. There is a list of advocacy and education organizations that fight for patient's rights, as well as some hotlines. Links to follow.
mental health • mental illness • advocacy • patient rights • psychiatry
Book Details Psychiatric Abuse of Queer Teen
This article is a review of <i>The Last Time I Wore a Dress</i>, a gut-wrenching, well-written account of psychiatric abuse by Daphne Scholinski and Jane Meredith Adams.
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • transgendered
This article is a review of <i>The Last Time I Wore a Dress</i>, a gut-wrenching, well-written account of psychiatric abuse by Daphne Scholinski and Jane Meredith Adams.
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • transgendered
Breast Augmentation and Suicide
In recent years there have been six studies investigating the relationship between cosmetic breast implants and suicide. Here's what they found.
breast augmentation implants suicide • cosmetic surgery mental health • mortality rate breast enhancement • breast implant study studies research article • breast augmentation information resources
In recent years there have been six studies investigating the relationship between cosmetic breast implants and suicide. Here's what they found.
breast augmentation implants suicide • cosmetic surgery mental health • mortality rate breast enhancement • breast implant study studies research article • breast augmentation information resources
Flow at Play
Flow at play -- how to maximize in ways that uplift.
depress • psychology • caulfield • holden • prozac
Flow at play -- how to maximize in ways that uplift.
depress • psychology • caulfield • holden • prozac
Forgiveness Therapy
The effects of forgiveness on your health, the definition of forgiveness and the steps of forgiving.
forgiving • forgiveness • healing • therapy • psychology
The effects of forgiveness on your health, the definition of forgiveness and the steps of forgiving.
forgiving • forgiveness • healing • therapy • psychology
Freud - The Wizard of Id
He is one of the most influential figures of the century, perhaps of all time. Ironically, his spectacular success set back a large part of mental health for two generations.
freud • depression • psychology • psychiatry • unconscious
He is one of the most influential figures of the century, perhaps of all time. Ironically, his spectacular success set back a large part of mental health for two generations.
freud • depression • psychology • psychiatry • unconscious
Melody and Melancholy
Can you name your favorite song? How does it feel?
depression • music • radiohead • sadness • glum
Can you name your favorite song? How does it feel?
depression • music • radiohead • sadness • glum
News Alert: State Officials Question Drug Testing
Stanford University tests of a psychiatric drug on 61 teenage inmates may have violated state law banning medical research on inmates, officials said Monday August 16, 1999. The study also raises some troubling ethical issues.
mental illness • depakote • stanford • research • psychiatry
Stanford University tests of a psychiatric drug on 61 teenage inmates may have violated state law banning medical research on inmates, officials said Monday August 16, 1999. The study also raises some troubling ethical issues.
mental illness • depakote • stanford • research • psychiatry
Psychiatric Drug Research: Is It Safe?
Is psychiatric drug research safe? Is it even ethical? Have you ever considered taking part in a reasearch study? If so, this article is a must read. Learn all about psychiatric drug testing here.
psychiatry • mental illness • depression • schizophrenia • rights
Is psychiatric drug research safe? Is it even ethical? Have you ever considered taking part in a reasearch study? If so, this article is a must read. Learn all about psychiatric drug testing here.
psychiatry • mental illness • depression • schizophrenia • rights
Take the Power Back
Click your way to my article explaining how you can control your mind.
depress • sad • gloom • prozac • paxil
Click your way to my article explaining how you can control your mind.
depress • sad • gloom • prozac • paxil
The Book of Jorb
Author's history of depression. For Suite 101's Mental Health event commemorating Freud's birthday.
sad • depression • depress • prozac • paxil
Author's history of depression. For Suite 101's Mental Health event commemorating Freud's birthday.
sad • depression • depress • prozac • paxil
The Jung and the Restless
Accused of lapsing into mysticism and the occult, in retrospect Jung's theories are far more grounded in reality than Freud's.
jung • psychology • psychiatry • archetypes • mental health
Accused of lapsing into mysticism and the occult, in retrospect Jung's theories are far more grounded in reality than Freud's.
jung • psychology • psychiatry • archetypes • mental health
Who is Carl Gustav Jung?
Introduction to the Life and Work of Carl Gustav Jung, psychological personality theorist and dream explorer.
carl gustav jung • jung • crowe • lauri jean crowe • pierrer janet
Introduction to the Life and Work of Carl Gustav Jung, psychological personality theorist and dream explorer.
carl gustav jung • jung • crowe • lauri jean crowe • pierrer janet
Alphabetical Index
Personality Disorders Topic alphabetical index to the articles and blogs - click on the links!
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Personality Disorders Topic alphabetical index to the articles and blogs - click on the links!
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Avoidant Personality
People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
People suffering from the Avoidant Personality Disorder feel inadequate, unworthy, inferior, and lacking in self-confidence.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Avoiding Your Paranoid Ex
The paranoid's conduct is unpredictable and there is no "typical scenario". But experience shows that you can minimise the danger to yourself and to your household by taking some basic steps.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The paranoid's conduct is unpredictable and there is no "typical scenario". But experience shows that you can minimise the danger to yourself and to your household by taking some basic steps.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Axes of Disorders
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The DSM uses five axes to analyze, classify, and describe these data. The patient (or subject) presents himself to a mental health diagnostician, is evaluated, tests are
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Body Language
In itself, body language cannot and should not be used as a diagnostic tool. But, in conjunction with psychiatric interviews and psychological tests, it can provide an ad
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
In itself, body language cannot and should not be used as a diagnostic tool. But, in conjunction with psychiatric interviews and psychological tests, it can provide an ad
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
BOOK REVIEW Islam and Abuse in Relationships-Islamophobia
Of the plethora of negative imagery which has come to be associated with Islam after the September 11 attacks on the USA, one stands out starkly: Muslims and Islam are supposed to be abusive to their womenfolk. Females in Muslim countries are not allowed to vote and testify in court, if married, must veil themselves in public, can be divorced off-hand and unilaterally, cannot drive cars, inherit or own property, or express their sexuality and are subject to punishments more severe than males for the same offenses. The Muslims in the West (in the United states and Europe) are thought to be only marginally better disposed towards the weaker sex.
united states • iraq • afghanistan • terrorism • misogynistic
Of the plethora of negative imagery which has come to be associated with Islam after the September 11 attacks on the USA, one stands out starkly: Muslims and Islam are supposed to be abusive to their womenfolk. Females in Muslim countries are not allowed to vote and testify in court, if married, must veil themselves in public, can be divorced off-hand and unilaterally, cannot drive cars, inherit or own property, or express their sexuality and are subject to punishments more severe than males for the same offenses. The Muslims in the West (in the United states and Europe) are thought to be only marginally better disposed towards the weaker sex.
united states • iraq • afghanistan • terrorism • misogynistic
Book Review: Skinny Boy
Anorexia is typically viewed as a female problem, but Gary Grahl's new book is an insightful look into the twisted mind of a young man with an eating disorder.
anorexia • male anorexia • eating disorder • bulimia • mental illness
Anorexia is typically viewed as a female problem, but Gary Grahl's new book is an insightful look into the twisted mind of a young man with an eating disorder.
anorexia • male anorexia • eating disorder • bulimia • mental illness
Borderline Personality
The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The main dynamic in the Borderline Personality Disorder is abandonment anxiety.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Brain and Personality
The brain-injured may acquire traits and behaviors typical of certain personality disorders.
brain • brain trauma • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
The brain-injured may acquire traits and behaviors typical of certain personality disorders.
brain • brain trauma • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Child Abuse and Recovery - Book Review
Jeavons is a survivor of incest. Courageously, she embarks on an exploration of the multi-faceted phenomenon of child abuse. Correctly, she observes that such unflinching but compassionate personal quests are the first step on the way to healing.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Jeavons is a survivor of incest. Courageously, she embarks on an exploration of the multi-faceted phenomenon of child abuse. Correctly, she observes that such unflinching but compassionate personal quests are the first step on the way to healing.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B Disorders
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Cluster B (the Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Cluster) is comprised of the Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Codependence
There is great confusion regarding the terms co-dependent, counter-dependent, and dependent.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
There is great confusion regarding the terms co-dependent, counter-dependent, and dependent.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Common PD Features
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most personality disorders share a set of symptoms (as reported by the patient) and signs (as observed by the mental health practitioner).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Compulsive Personality
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Obsessive-Compulsives are constantly drawing up and dreaming up lists, rules, orders, rituals, and organizational schemes.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Conduct Disorder
Many underage muggers, extortionists, purse-snatchers, rapists, robbers, shoplifters, burglars, arsonists, vandals, and animal torturers have Conduct Disorder.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Many underage muggers, extortionists, purse-snatchers, rapists, robbers, shoplifters, burglars, arsonists, vandals, and animal torturers have Conduct Disorder.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping with Stalking and Stalkers
Coping techniques suited to one type of stalker may backfire or prove to be futile with another. The only denominator common to all bullying stalkers is their pent-up rage.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping techniques suited to one type of stalker may backfire or prove to be futile with another. The only denominator common to all bullying stalkers is their pent-up rage.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping with Stalking and Stalkers - Getting Help
This article is meant to be a general guide to seeking and finding help. It does not contain addresses, contacts, and phone numbers. It is not specific to one state or country. Rather, it describes options and institutions which are common the world over. You should be the one to "fill in the blanks" and locate the relevant groups and agencies in your domicile.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
This article is meant to be a general guide to seeking and finding help. It does not contain addresses, contacts, and phone numbers. It is not specific to one state or country. Rather, it describes options and institutions which are common the world over. You should be the one to "fill in the blanks" and locate the relevant groups and agencies in your domicile.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping with Various Types of Stalkers
Clearly, coping techniques suited to one type of stalker may backfire or prove to be futile with another. The only denominator common to all bullying stalkers is their pent-up rage. The stalker is angry at his or her targets and hates them. He perceives his victims as unnecessarily and churlishly frustrating. The aim of stalking is to "educate" the victim and to punish her.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Clearly, coping techniques suited to one type of stalker may backfire or prove to be futile with another. The only denominator common to all bullying stalkers is their pent-up rage. The stalker is angry at his or her targets and hates them. He perceives his victims as unnecessarily and churlishly frustrating. The aim of stalking is to "educate" the victim and to punish her.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping with Various Types of Stalkers - The Narcissist
Feels entitled to your time, attention, admiration, and resources. Interprets every rejection as an act of aggression which leads to a narcissistic injury. Reacts with sustained rage and vindictiveness. Can turn violent because he feels omnipotent and immune to the consequences of his actions.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Feels entitled to your time, attention, admiration, and resources. Interprets every rejection as an act of aggression which leads to a narcissistic injury. Reacts with sustained rage and vindictiveness. Can turn violent because he feels omnipotent and immune to the consequences of his actions.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping with Various Types of Stalkers - The Psychopath (Antisocial)
Stalking is a crime and stalkers are criminals. This simple truth is often ignored by mental health practitioners, by law enforcement agencies, and by the media.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Stalking is a crime and stalkers are criminals. This simple truth is often ignored by mental health practitioners, by law enforcement agencies, and by the media.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Coping with Your Stalker
Abuse by proxy continues long after the relationship is officially over (at least as far as you are concerned). The majority of abusers get the message, however belatedly and reluctantly. Others – more vindictive and obsessed – continue to haunt their ex-spouses for years to come. These are the stalkers.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Abuse by proxy continues long after the relationship is officially over (at least as far as you are concerned). The majority of abusers get the message, however belatedly and reluctantly. Others – more vindictive and obsessed – continue to haunt their ex-spouses for years to come. These are the stalkers.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Dependent Personality
Dependents never disagree with meaningful others or criticizes them. They are afraid to lose their support and emotional nurturance.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Dependents never disagree with meaningful others or criticizes them. They are afraid to lose their support and emotional nurturance.
codependence • codependent • counterdependent • counterdependence • narcissism
Depressive Personality
The Depressive has pervasive and continuous depressive cognitions (thoughts) and behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Depressive has pervasive and continuous depressive cognitions (thoughts) and behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd