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Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD

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Lisdexamfetamine in the Treatment of ADHD Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Lisdexamfetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments. This article provides a brief overview of the pharmacology of lisdexamfetamine   Keywords: lisdexamfetamine, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, treatment, medication, psychiatry […]

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression

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Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) for Depression Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D. Depression is a mental health condition that affects a large part of the population at least once over their life span, significantly reducing the quality of life and impairing work and relationships. The condition is mostly treated with psychotherapy and medication. Communication-Focused Therapy (CFT) is a

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Treatment of Psychosis and Schizophrenia

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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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Across the Seven Seas – Exploration as Therapy

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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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Pure ‘O’ OCD and Psychotherapy

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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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A Case of Severe OCD – Obsessive Thoughts

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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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Loving and Fearing Life

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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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Psychiatry and Communication (1)

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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

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Benzodiazepines Z-Drugs and Dependence

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Benzodiazepines and z-drugs are some of the most widely prescribed medications. They work as anxiolytics, sleep inducers, and in various other capacities, such as muscle relaxants and against epileptic seizures. For people with anxiety and panic attacks, they can normalize life while long-term treatment options are explored, and they can be used as emergency standby

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