Articles related to "Psychotic Episodes"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Many people with schizophrenia are not receiving adequate let alone optimal treatment. This article discusses some reasons why not.
schizophrenia • cto • treatment • compliance
Treatments for People With Schizophrenia
Psychological disorders don't have to ruin lives or relationships! Antipsychotic mediation, psychosocial therapy and surgery are effective treatments for schizophrenia.
treatments for people with schizophrenia • antipsychotic medications • psychological disorders • psychotic episodes • personality changes
Psychological disorders don't have to ruin lives or relationships! Antipsychotic mediation, psychosocial therapy and surgery are effective treatments for schizophrenia.
treatments for people with schizophrenia • antipsychotic medications • psychological disorders • psychotic episodes • personality changes
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
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
What Is and Who Gets Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a poorly understood, complex psychological disorder characterized by hallucinations. Nobody knows for sure why people struggle with schizophrenia.
what is schizophrenia • auditory hallucinations • psychotic episodes • psychological disorders • mental illness
Schizophrenia is a poorly understood, complex psychological disorder characterized by hallucinations. Nobody knows for sure why people struggle with schizophrenia.
what is schizophrenia • auditory hallucinations • psychotic episodes • psychological disorders • mental illness
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
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 • 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Living with Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bipolar Affective Disorder (also called Bipolar or Manic Depression) is a debilitating and disheartening mental illness, but with support it can be managed well.
facts about bipolar • bipolar affective disorder • manic depression treatments • medications for bipolar disorder • hypomania and depression
Bipolar Affective Disorder (also called Bipolar or Manic Depression) is a debilitating and disheartening mental illness, but with support it can be managed well.
facts about bipolar • bipolar affective disorder • manic depression treatments • medications for bipolar disorder • hypomania and depression
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
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
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
Review -- The Lives they Left Behind
This book was inspired by the discovery of 425 suitcases in an abandoned attic of Willard State Hospital, which contained the personal belongings of committed inmates.
the lives they left behind • mental institutions • willard state hospital • darby penney • peter stastny
This book was inspired by the discovery of 425 suitcases in an abandoned attic of Willard State Hospital, which contained the personal belongings of committed inmates.
the lives they left behind • mental institutions • willard state hospital • darby penney • peter stastny
Review of 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 movies • jon heder • bonus features on blades of glory
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 movies • jon heder • bonus features on blades of glory
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 personality disorder • cluster a personality disorder • schizotypal personality disorder • schizoid pd treatment • schizoid pd prognosis
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 personality disorder • cluster a personality disorder • schizotypal personality disorder • schizoid pd treatment • schizoid pd prognosis
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
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
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 • borderline pd • treatment of borderline personality • borderline diagnosis • diagnosed with borderline personality
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 • borderline pd • treatment of borderline personality • borderline diagnosis • diagnosed with 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
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
Conditions Related to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashitoxicosis and Hashimoto's Encephalopathy are potentially serious conditions associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, that require specific treatments.
hashimoto's disease • autoimmune thyroiditis • thyroid autoimmunity • hypothyroidism • hyperthyroid symptoms
Hashitoxicosis and Hashimoto's Encephalopathy are potentially serious conditions associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, that require specific treatments.
hashimoto's disease • autoimmune thyroiditis • thyroid autoimmunity • hypothyroidism • hyperthyroid symptoms
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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