treatments

The past, present and future of psychiatric diagnosis and beliefs about treatment in every culture and pocket of society.

Mental Illness Treatment vs. Wellness Promotion
One of the things I talk about in my new book Managing the Depression Puzzle is the idea of differentiating between illness treatment strategies and wellness promotion strategies. I think it’s a distinction that applies to mental illness in general. So what’s the difference?
By Ashley L. Peterson6 years ago in Psyche
Wilderchild: A Biography
My life has been less than graceful, to put it nicely, so I'm going to be following my pattern by writing this in a less than graceful way. I'm not going to worry too much on being chronologically correct because I don't even really know when certain things happened in my own life. So I guess just sit back and enjoy the roller coaster.
By sabrina marina6 years ago in Psyche
The Legendary Life
Part 2 Sometimes I talk to people who have mental illness and they tell me that they don't take medication because they don't want to have to deal with the side effects of the medicine. I always tell these people that the side effects of taking their medicine is far less then the side effect of winding up stuck in a Mental Health Unit for several days.
By Legend Gilchrist6 years ago in Psyche
Lockdown and psychiatric wards
ever wondered what it’s like in a psychiatric hospital? It’s like lockdown, only you’re far, far worse. You’re miles away from home, full of strangers who you have to “live” with regardless of if you like them or not, with doctors who are able to control your every move.
By Amy6 years ago in Psyche
Intrusive thoughts make me think I'm a bad person
When I was little I questioned my faith. I was raised Greek Orthodox and one day my family was telling me the story of Jesus walking on water to save a man from drowning. Kid me then said "well if God made everyone walk on water no one would be drowning in the first place"... which honestly was a brilliant thought for a 6 year old to have. I was then yelled at because I shouldn't question or judge God. This is when my intrusive thoughts started. Because of my new fear of appearing unchristian these thoughts would pop into my head saying things like "you worship the devil" or "you're a demon". Which was really scary for 6 year old me... I wish they were like that now because the older I got, the scarier my fears became and because of that my perception of myself got worse and worse.
By Athena Priftakis6 years ago in Psyche
Before Checking Yourself Into A Psychiatric Hospital
**Disclaimer** I am not a medical professional and am not intending to give medical advice. These are suggestions based on my own life experience as someone who has a mental illness and has checked into a mental health hospital. **Disclaimer**
By Darienne Lewis6 years ago in Psyche
Where Life Starts to Begin, Again -
I have considered taking anti-depressants before but I have always struggled of the idea of medicating myself. I think that largely stems from being gay for some reason. Coming out as gay is a huge thing, it’s about saying to the world ‘this is who I am, like it or not, this is me, and its Ok to be me’. It’s about saying who I am is OK, so it feels like a bit of a betrayal to have to acknowledge that sometimes who I am is not OK. With chronic as opposed to episodic depression, there is a chemical imbalance within your brain that can’t be chased away with happy thoughts any more than you can pep talk a diabetic pancreas into producing insulin.
By Brendon6 years ago in Psyche
Suicide and the Mental Health Connection
What a word, suicide. There are so many of us people who think about this time and again. I know that it has crossed my mind a few times during my life so far. I think that most just talk about it to get attention from people. The thing about it is to me it is an easy way out. I have had three friends do it and getting over it is something that is hard. The many questions like could I have done something to stop it and when it happens we feel guilty. If you have never had to deal with it you can’t imagine what it is like.
By James Yeo6 years ago in Psyche
Diary of a Psychologist
Today was day one back from holidays and it was a busy start. With 8 clients scheduled in and a phone that rang or received frequent texts for new appointment requests. I have been a Psychologist for nearly 20 years now and everyday my practice gets busier. Humans are struggling and the demand is growing.
By Em 6 years ago in Psyche
On being a Psychologist
There are many sentences and cliches you hear over and over when it comes to be a Psychologist. Oh so you can read minds then! Oh I better be careful what I say around you! Are you analysing me now? So tell me what type of person am I? Or sometimes its just a strange look that you receive as someone then quietly sneaks away. Despite the commonality of these reactions none of those reflections even come close to capturing the essence of the day to day experience of a being Psychologist.
By Em 6 years ago in Psyche
I Finally Gave In To Anxiety Meds: This Is What Happened
We all seem to be in agreement: 2019 was a rough year. Despite my best efforts to fight back against it, last year saw me surrender to the shadowy black clouds of fear, overwhelm and general unease that had been filling my soul for what was probably a lot longer than I realised. My anxiety (mixed in with what I think was a bit of depression) was finally identified, and once I’d opened those gates, I was flooded with more of it than I ever thought possible.
By Alex Eynstone6 years ago in Psyche
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for African Americans
Mental illness does not discriminate; people from all walks of life can be affected. Yet, different communities, like the African American community, have unique needs that are not always being met. One of the most relevant factors in why black adults are not seeking treatment is the presence of mental health stigma.
By Brittany Valentine6 years ago in Psyche