Mental health articles
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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, […]
A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts Read More »
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,
Loving and Fearing Life Read More »
Insomnia and psychotherapy: how sleep problems can connect with stress, anxiety, routines and therapy, with practical next steps and trusted sleep resources.
Insomnia and Psychotherapy: Sleep, Anxiety and Therapy Read More »
Laura Dockrill has written a blog post for Mother of all Lists to share her experience with other mothers facing the same […]
Post-partum Psychosis: You are not broken Read More »
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various abnormalities related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Working on internal and external communication is a central focus in psychiatric treatment. Keywords: psychiatry, psychotherapy, communication, medicine For one-time access to read the article please click on
Psychiatry and Communication (1) Read More »
Safety note: Pharmacokinetics This article is educational and does not replace a conversation with a qualified professional who can ask follow-up questions, assess risk, and understand your individual situation. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or counsellor-client relationship. See the full website disclaimer. Symptoms and diagnosis need clinical context Medication levels and effects
Safety note: DSM and Diagnosis This article is educational and does not replace a conversation with a qualified professional who can ask follow-up questions, assess risk, and understand your individual situation. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or counsellor-client relationship. See the full website disclaimer. Symptoms and diagnosis need clinical context Diagnostic manuals
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), DSM-V Read More »
Safety note: Psychopharmacology This article is educational and does not replace a conversation with a qualified professional who can ask follow-up questions, assess risk, and understand your individual situation. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-client, or counsellor-client relationship. See the full website disclaimer. Symptoms and diagnosis need clinical context Psychopharmacology is linked to
Psychopharmacology Read More »
Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs can cause dependence and withdrawal. Learn why starting, stopping or reducing them needs qualified guidance.
Benzodiazepines Z-Drugs and Dependence Read More »
Panic Attacks Dr. Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Panic attacks are sudden periods of intense fear that may include palpitations, sweating, shaking,…
