Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Psychosis, particularly in the form of schizophrenia, is often seen as a serious life-altering condition. However, in clinical practice, many patients can attain remission or at least substantial remission, which enables them to lead the personal and professional lives they want. While medication plays a significant […]
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RCSI has today launched a digital animation series focused on issues related to the mental health of young people in […]
Make an Appointment with Dr Jonathan Haverkampf Across the Seven Seas: Exploration as Therapy Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Exploring new contacts and new situations can have a therapeutic effect if it leads to a greater perception of meaning. This can be helpful in depression, anxiety, burnout, eating disorders, ADHD and many other mental health conditions.
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Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) for Burnout Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Burnout is a common condition that often comes with symptoms of anxiety or depression. It can lead to fatigue, irritability and a disconnect from one’s work or relationship, other people and oneself. Patients with burnout usually see less meaning in the things they engage in, such
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The new Prescription Nation series, looks into prescription drug use in Ireland, by Con Corrigan with RTÉ Investigates. RTÉ Investigates […]
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As part of their 10th annual festival 2019, FirstFortnight hosted a discussion session in the Science Gallery Dublin on the impact […]
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Pure ‘O’ OCD and Psychotherapy Dr Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Abstract – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition in which people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (‘rituals’), or have certain thoughts repeatedly. People are unable to control either their thoughts or their activities for any longer periods of time. Suppressing the
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Abstract—Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often more difficult to treat than anxiety, depression and other psychiatric disorders. However, a combination of psychotherapy and medication treatment can be effective in most cases. Within a few months, there is often a marked improvement in symptoms and quality of life. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at a higher dose,
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Many forms of anxiety lead to situations in which patients feel they are withdrawing from life. However, behind these anxieties is often a need for more living, more uncertainty, more excitement and more color and adventure in life. Improvements in internal and external communication can lead to a greater fulfilment of this need. Keywords: anxiety,
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Insomnia and Psychotherapy Dr Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. This article gives a brief overview of some approaches to treating insomnia using psychotherapy. Keywords: insomnia, psychotherapy Table of Contents Introduction. 3 Subjectivity. 3 Psychodynamic Considerations. 4 Cognitive Behavioral Approaches. 4 Sleep Restriction Treatment. 4 Acceptance and Mindufulness. 4 Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) 5 Sleep. 6 Sleep Control
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