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Articles related to "Psychotic Episode"
Tantalizing and Exciting The most excting thing in the treatment of schizophrenia is early diagnosis and relapse prevention which together promise far less disability from schizophrenia in the long run. medication • psychotic • early diagnosis • outcomes • research
Schizophrenia between 1996 and 2000 Treatment strategies for schizophrenia have come a very long way since 1996 when schizophrenia was considered to be a devastating disease. Lets take a look at where they are headed. schizophrenia • atypcials • prevention • first psychotic episode • outcomes
Early Intervention and Prevention Early intervention and prevention are probably the magic bullet to treating schizophrenia but don't expect too much for some time, and here's why schizophrenia • early intervention • prevention • atypicals • legislation
Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Substance abuse problems are common amongst people with schizophrenia and nobody really knows why. People with both conditions have had great difficulty in getting treated because the two conditions require quite different treatment strategies, and neither program would accept such people with a dual diagnosis. Untreated for either condition individuals are much more liklely to get in trouble with the law, and end up in a prison instead of a hospital. schizophrenia • addiction • alcoholism • substance abuse • dual diagnosis
Schizophrenia vs Bipolar Disorder The experience of bipolar disorder is very different then the experience of schizophrenia, which has caused untold hardship for the people with schizophrenia, even though both illnesses share similar genetics. schizophrenia • bipolar disorder • consumer survivor • politics • homelessness
Surfing at CNN CNN has quite a few links to stories involving schizophrenia. Too many unfortunately are about the violence people in a psychotic episode have committed. They are fair though and carry other articles on schizophrenia. I also give links for two well designed sites I missed last column. schizophrenia • violence • psychosis • psychotic episode • medication
The Use of Medication in Treating Schizophrenia Medication is the foundation of recovery in schizophrenia but the number of appropriate medications available is dependent on a number of factors varying with that particular patient. medication • antipsychotics • conventional • atypical • risperidone
Debate Between Individual and Public Rights The issue of involuntary assessment in a hospital revolves around individual rights to freedom and public rights to safety under law. This contentious issue is explored from a consumer's perspective. psychosis • treatment • medication • schizophrenia • assessement
Sites From Down Under Australia has some very unique and interesting sites on schizophrenia. In early recognition and treatment, and true partnership based policy development, they are ahead of North America. schizophrenia • psychosis • treatment • australia • websites
The Family Movement The family movement has been responsible for much of the improvement in the treatment of schizophrenia through it's political lobbying, and through their determination that their relatives receive the care and treatment they need. nami • national alliance for the mentally ill • ssc • schizophrenia society of canada • schizophrenia society of ontario
Effective Treatment of Schizophrenia - What Needs to Happen? I was asked to give a ten minute presentation on the title of this week's article. I thought it might be of interest to people across North America because Ontario is no different then most regions at the moment. schizoprhenia • treatment • medication • disease dynamics • experience
Personal Accountability People in a psychotic episode sometimes do criminal things. Should they be held accountable for what they did? The answer, unfortunately, is not very clear even when you look at other medical conditions. schizophrenia • medication • psychosis • law • accountability
The Challenge of Adequate Treatment Many people with schizophrenia are not receiving adequate let alone optimal treatment. This article discusses some reasons why not. schizophrenia • cto • treatment • compliance
Two Sites Worth a Visit Inadequate treatment of schizophrenia is a current issue and two sites of particluar interest that tackle this are highlighted. schizophrenia • treatment • optimal • consumer-survivor • nami
Insight and Compliance - Shaping the Future Lack of insight and noncompliance with medication intensify the destructive potential of schizophrenia and can cause severe disability in an individual. A reflection on the causes of these factors points out the beenfits to be gained from first psychotic episode programs and optimal treatment with atypical medication. schizophrenia • insight • compliance • noncompliance • psychotic
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 • borderline pd self-destruction • pd suicidal behavior • personality disorder medication • antisocial pd suicidality
Schizotypal Personality Disorder You may know (or be) someone who's a bit eccentric. But when cognitive distortions, eccentricities and isolation are disabling, it may indicate a psychological disorder. schizotypal personality disorder • schizophrenic continuum • schizoid personality disorder • schizophrenia • psychotic disorder
The Dawn of a New Age Atypical medications are seen as heralding a new age in the treatment of schizophrenia. Their greatest impact will be on people experiencing their first psychotic episode, but they are of potential benefit to everyone with schizophrenia. atypical • antipsychotic • schizophrenia • treatment • drugs
Treating People With Schizophrenia Psychological disorders don't have to ruin lives or relationships. Antipsychotic mediation, psychosocial therapy and even surgery can treat people with schizoprenia. treating people with schizophrenia • antipsychotic medications • psychological disorders • who gets schizophrenia • tardive dyskinesia
Who Gets Schizophrenia? What is schizophrenia? It's a poorly understood, complex psychological disorder characterized by psychotic episodes. Nobody knows for sure who gets schizophrenia or why. what is schizophrenia • who gets schizophrenia • psychotic episodes • psychological disorders • mental illnesses
ACT Teams ACT teams are an evolution in the delivery of mental health services that is far superior and more cost effective then the very disjointed system currently in use. They could used very effectively for every hospital discharge, and probably will some day. act • pact • schizophrenia • treatment • medication
Alternative Therapy - Herbal Medicine The first of many articles on alternative therapies. Herbal Medicine is one of the mostly used remedies. herbs • herbal medicine • alternative therapy • cancer • breast cancer
The Ethics of Research Trials Research trials of new medications are essential documentation to win approval for market use. Such trials must in turn be approved by local Ethics Review Committees. How ethical are the placebo controlled double blind trials being conducted on volunteers? Not a whole lot when you look at them. ethics • double blind • schizophrenia • medication • atypicals
Book Review: The Double Bind Midwives author Chris Bohjalian has written a remarkable novel. The Double Bind explores issues of homelessness and mental illness within the context of a thriller. book review • the double bind • chris bohjalian • psychological drama • homelessness
Schizoid Personality Schizoids enjoy nothing and seemingly never experience pleasure. schizoid • avoidant • asperger's syndrome • shy • social phobia
Adventure Game Overclocked Review Overclocked: A History Of Violence is a dark psychological thriller of a PC adventure game with some innovative features based on character switching gameplay adventure game overclocked review • review of dark pc game overclocked a history of vi • overclocked a history of violence • dark psychological thriller pc game • point and click gameplay
Blades of Glory on DVD DVD bonuses enhance the story of two disgraced rival figure skaters who join together to become the first-ever same-sex pair to compete in the world championships. blades of glory • blades of glory dvd review • will ferrell • jon heder • ice skating movie
Schizoid Personality Disorder Introversion, or being socially withdrawn, is a normal personality trait. However, an extreme level of introversion may be symptomatic of the personality disorder SPD. schizoid schizotypal personality disorder • spd treatment prognosis diagnosis occurrence • schizoid disorder dsm • schizoid traits • schizophrenic continuum spectrum
The Schizophrenic Spectrum Schizophrenia is considered by some to be part of a "schizophrenic spectrum" of mental illness, which also includes Schizotypal and Schizoid Personality Disorder. schizophrenic spectrum continuum • types of schizophrenia • symptoms schizophrenia • schizotypal schizoid personality psychotic disorde • mental illness
Virtue is its Own Reward Do people in psychosis have insight to the human condition that no else can, and what good would it do them if they did? How do they feel about their experiences? I can only tell you what I think about those years I was lost in psychosis. psychosis • schizophrenia • tantric • antisexuals • civilization
Borderline Personality Disorder Those with BPD have difficulty regulating their emotions and can be very self-destructive. But there is promising treatment for those suffering from this disorder. borderline personality disorder bpd • treatment of borderline personality • borderline diagnosis • diagnosed with borderline personality • prevalence of borderline personality
Command Hallucinations Command hallucinations are often thought to be the most serious. My friends and I "had to" do a lot of weird things, which we may laugh about now, but isn't there an implicit command in "having to do something"? psychosis • psychotic • delusions • hallucinations • command hallucinations
Dopamine Upregulation The human brain compensates for conventional antipsychotics by increasing the number of D2 receptors, which has serious implications when people stop taking their medication. medication • antipsychotics • atypicals • dopamine • d2 receptors
Drugging Our Kids
A teacher's view of the drugging of students ritalin • public education • drugs in schools • teachers
Employment and Schizophrenia Employment is fundamental to community reintegration, but the nature of schizophrenia, and government policies work against employment for people with schizophrenia. Mental health agencies have only recently started to develop viable employment programs but the future is wide open and employment is possible. community integration • government policy • jobs • job training
Homelessness Homelessness has become a public concern, and governments are developing programs to solve the homelessness problem, but nobody understands that the homeless mentally ill also need treatment and ongoing community support as well as housing schizophrenia • homelessness • community support • compliance • treatment
Housing Housing for people with schizophrenia is a complex subject. People need more than just housing, they need a home, and they often benefit from some support to keep living on their own. In this article I explain some of the concepts and terminology of housing, and reflect on the self defeating policies of underfunded housing beenfits and support. schizophrenia • housing • group homes • boarding homes • financial benefits
Informed Consent - the Basis of Treatment Informed consent forms the basis of all medical treatment in North America, but the capacity for informed consent is often nonexistent when an individual is in a psychotic episode. This column is a discussion how treatment occurs based on the priniciple of informed consent. schizophrenia • psychotic • medication • treatment • informed consent
Me, Myself and Irene - Take #2 Having seen the movie I can say I actually kind of liked it. It is an interesting film that despite its confusion about mental illness, has some real insight about how we treat each other. schizophrenia • dissociative identity disorder • medication • film • movie
Mental Health Services Restructuring Mental health srvices restructuring is occurring across North America and it has generally failed everywhere. This article illustrates why looking at the province of Ontario in particular. schizophrenia • atypicals • treatment • government • mental health services
My MOM and Manic Depression My story of my mother and manic depression (bipolar disorder) mom • mother • bipolar • affective • disorder
Schizophrenia Disorder Diagnosis Although schizophrenics may view their abnormal perceptions and paranoid beliefs as perfectly rational, their behavior often appears out-of-pace and bizarre to others. what is schizophrenia • schizophrenia disorder diagnosis • schizophrenic symptoms • diagnosis of schizophrenia • misdiagnosis of schizophrenia
Schizophrenia: Youth's Greatest Disabler - part 1 Part one of a series on Schizophrenia in youth. mental • illness • schizophrenia • adolescent • child
Suicide - a preventable outcome Suicide is a complicated outcome of mental illness. We usually explain it in terms of why someone committed suicide, as if there was a rational answer. Each year more people I know die from suicide, which is a tragedy, because suicide is a very preventable cause of death. suicide • suicidal • death • mental illness • depression
The Cactus Sack Experiment, part 1 Friend and reader Dave "Cactus Sack" Stark has decided that, in light of how badly wrestling sucks lately, he will be over-indulging in wrestling so as to experiment with the effects of a wrestling overdose on the human mind. Here are the results of the first part of the experiment: going to two live events back to back then watching the televised versions. wrestling • wrestle • experiment • lita • wrestlers
What isn't Known About Schizophrenia (Part Two) part two of a two part series on how little is really understood about schizophrenia schizophrenia • atypicals • mental health reform • cognitive deficits • substance abuse
Who Am I? Poeple with schizophrenia need to separate their personality from their illness, or else they identify with the symptoms of the illness, refuse treatment, and suffer. schizophrenia • symptoms • personality • treatment • first episode
Women and Schizophrenia Women and men experience schizophrenia differently. Women have a milder form for the first ten years and then deteriorate, whereas more or less the opposite is true for men. The course of schizophrenia is typically very different but outcomes are eventually the same for both sexes. schizophrenia • women • psychosis • men • homelessness
Psychosis and Schizophrenia an exploration of psychosis particularly in schizophrenia from the perspective of someone who experienced a psychotic episode psychosis • schizoprhenia • delusions • hallucinations • loose associations
Slime Time in Blunderland Mental illness has just hit prime time, first in the form of a controversial ER episode, and then in the TV drama, Wonderland, set in a psychiatric hospital. Both shows have drawn cries of outrage from the mental health community - as well they should. depression • mental health • er • wonderland • television |
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