Articles related to "Psychiatry"
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
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
Medication, Personality & Suicide
What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.
personality disorder suicide • personality disorder depression • borderline pd self-destruction • pd suicidal behavior • personality disorder medication
What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.
personality disorder suicide • personality disorder depression • borderline pd self-destruction • pd suicidal behavior • personality disorder medication
New Borderline PD Research 10-07
Here are summaries and Quick Links to the latest 2007 studies on Borderline Personality Disorder.
borderline personality disorder • borderline pd research • bpd studies • borderline pd information • new bpd research
Here are summaries and Quick Links to the latest 2007 studies on Borderline Personality Disorder.
borderline personality disorder • borderline pd research • bpd studies • borderline pd information • new bpd research
Brave New Millennium - Part II
Science may open into a bright new dawn, but can we as humans deliver on that promise?
depression • manic depression • bipolar • genetics • genome
Science may open into a bright new dawn, but can we as humans deliver on that promise?
depression • manic depression • bipolar • genetics • genome
Time Heals Borderline PD Symptoms
A study recently appearing in The American Journal of Psychology reveals that many Borderline PD traits decline with age.
borderline pd symptoms • bpd research • borderline personality disorder studies • bpd study • bpd symptoms improve
A study recently appearing in The American Journal of Psychology reveals that many Borderline PD traits decline with age.
borderline pd symptoms • bpd research • borderline personality disorder studies • bpd study • bpd symptoms improve
<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
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
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
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
Antisocial Personality Research
Here are summaries and quick links to the latest research in 2007 on Antisocial PD and Psychopathy.
research apd • psychopathy study • sociopathy studies • new research antisocial pd • antisocial personality disorder
Here are summaries and quick links to the latest research in 2007 on Antisocial PD and Psychopathy.
research apd • psychopathy study • sociopathy studies • new research antisocial pd • antisocial personality disorder
Anorexia and Sexual Orientation
Recent studies indicate that while male homosexuals have a greater risk of developing anorexia than their "straight" counterparts, lesbian populations show less incidence of the illness than heterosexual women.
anorexia • sexual orientation • homosexual • lesbian • eating disorder
Recent studies indicate that while male homosexuals have a greater risk of developing anorexia than their "straight" counterparts, lesbian populations show less incidence of the illness than heterosexual women.
anorexia • sexual orientation • homosexual • lesbian • eating disorder
Schizophrenia: Youth's Greatest Disabler - Part 10
Part 10 in a series on Schizophrenia
schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Part 10 in a series on Schizophrenia
schizophrenia • mental • illness • child • adolescent
Personality Disorder Research 9-07
Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of Sept 2007.
personality disorder research • new pd studies • pd studies september 2007 • pd research links • new pd research findings
Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of Sept 2007.
personality disorder research • new pd studies • pd studies september 2007 • pd research links • new pd research findings
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
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
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
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 suicide • breast implants suicide • cosmetic surgery mental health • breast implant depression • mortality rate breast enhancement
In recent years there have been six studies investigating the relationship between cosmetic breast implants and suicide. Here's what they found.
breast augmentation suicide • breast implants suicide • cosmetic surgery mental health • breast implant depression • mortality rate breast enhancement
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
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
Florida Snowbird Support
Warm visions of escape usually ride on the crisp air of fall to over 900,000 "snowbirds" living across the country. For many, these visions exist no more.
snowbird • florida snowbirds • snowbird florida • snowbird living • florida hurricane preparation
Warm visions of escape usually ride on the crisp air of fall to over 900,000 "snowbirds" living across the country. For many, these visions exist no more.
snowbird • florida snowbirds • snowbird florida • snowbird living • florida hurricane preparation
Histrionic PD
Most patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Most patients with the Histrionic Personality Disorder are women. This immediately raises the question: Is this a real mental health disorder or a culture-bound syndrome
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Masochistic Personality
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The masochist has been taught from an early age to hate herself and consider herself unworthy of love and worthless as a person.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Narcissist vs. Psychopath
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
We all heard the terms "psychopath" or "sociopath". It is hard to distinguish narcissists from psychopaths.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
NOS Personality
The NOS diagnosis is a laundry list of all personality-related dysfunctions, signs, symptoms, and complaints that do not fit a specific personality disorder.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
The NOS diagnosis is a laundry list of all personality-related dysfunctions, signs, symptoms, and complaints that do not fit a specific personality disorder.
compulsive • obsessive • narcissism • personality • narcissistic
Npd - Prevalence, Comorbidity
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
NPD Clinical Features
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Perhaps the most immediately evident trait of patients with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is their vulnerability to criticism and disagreement.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Npd Diagnostic Criteria
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Paranoid Personality
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The paranoid's world is hostile, arbitrary, malicious, and unpredictable.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Perfect Flow -- And How You Can Make FLOW Work For You
FLOW. The revolutionary life product. Read on...it can change your life.
depress • holden • school • prozac • paxil
FLOW. The revolutionary life product. Read on...it can change your life.
depress • holden • school • prozac • paxil
Sadistic Personality
The Sadistic Personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of gratuitous cruelty, aggression, and demeaning behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Sadistic Personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of gratuitous cruelty, aggression, and demeaning behaviors.
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Schizoid Personality
Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure.
schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Schizotypal Personality
Do you believe in UFOs and alien abductions? You may be suffering from the Schizotypal Personality Disorder.
schizotypal • narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder
Do you believe in UFOs and alien abductions? You may be suffering from the Schizotypal Personality Disorder.
schizotypal • narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder
The Psychopath Antisocial
The psychopath has antisocial traits coupled with and enhanced by callousness, ruthlessness, extreme lack of empathy, deficient impulse control, deceitfulness,
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The psychopath has antisocial traits coupled with and enhanced by callousness, ruthlessness, extreme lack of empathy, deficient impulse control, deceitfulness,
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
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