Psychiatric Survivors Left Out Of UK Smoking Ban Debate
As the UK debates whether to ban smoking inside and outside of mental health hospitals, the BMJ has solicited opinion pieces on the debate for an upcoming issue. However, psychiatric survivors have come forward alleging that the BMJ refused to print their pieces unless they removed descriptions of forced treatment and coercive care.
“New Anti-Drug Program Teaches Teens To Resist Psychiatrist’s Constant Pressure To Use Drugs”
The satirical news site the Onion took aim at psychiatrists and overprescribing to children and adolescents last week with this headline. “A lot of...
“4 Surprising Advantages of Being Depressed”
PsyBlog reviews a recent study that found people who feel depressed are more effective and efficient than others at certain types of activities.
"The researchers...
“Can You Think Yourself into a Different Person?”
Will Storr, for Mosaic Science, wades into the world of neuroplasticity and explores to what extent our brains are capable of changing through adulthood. He asks if the tendency to overemphasize the findings of epigenetics and neuroplasticity isn’t tied to our cultural belief that individuals are totally free to create themselves and pursue the American dream.
“Will following positive psychology advice make you happier and healthier?”
In Mind the Brain on PLOS Blogs, James Coyne reviews some high-profile speakers' claims about the science of positive psychology, and examines more closely whether simply thinking positive thoughts or doing small, good things for yourself can significantly improve overall health, well-being and happiness.
“ADHD: Should We Be Medicalising Childhood?”
London's Telegraph reports: "Despite the fact that Ritalin, which works by stimulating a part of the brain that modifies mental and behavioural reactions, is...
“Pro and Con: The British Psychological Society Report on Psychosis”
In The Huffington Post, former DSM-IV task force chair, psychiatrist, and MIA Blogger Allen Frances offers his analysis of the recently published report from...
“Antipsychotic Linked to GI Side Effects”
A new study found that patients treated with the antipsychotic clozapine experienced gastrointestinal side-effects. “The study findings may help explain morbidity and mortality from...
American Psychological Association Engaged in “Well-orchestrated Misdirection”
-A Forbes article argues that the American Psychological Association's public response to the report on the CIA torture program "has been a well-orchestrated misdirection."
“Psych Drug Link to Violent Episodes Analysed”
The Irish Examiner reports on research by Yolande Lucire connecting antidepressant-induced akathisia to violent episodes. The research concludes that the “medicalisation of common human...
Using Chosen Names Reduces Suicide in Transgender Youths
From UT News: A new study has found that allowing transgender youths to use their chosen name at home, school, and work dramatically decreases their risk...
“Young People are Growing ever more Depressed. Is Modern Life to Blame?”
The Guardian reports "If modern life is unkind to our mental health, it’s no doubt in part because so many young people fear that...
“New Mental Disorder Aimed At People Who Insist On Eating A Clean Diet”
Natural News takes issue with the new, increasingly promoted "disorder" of "overly" desiring to eat healthy foods.
“Why Science Needs to Publish Negative Results”
Emma Granqvist is leading the push for open access journals, like New Negatives in Plant Science, which are platforms for negative, unexpected or controversial results in...
“Chelsea Manning Facing Punishment After Suicide Attempt”
Truthdig reports that convicted whistleblower Chelsea Manning is now facing consequences for attempting suicide earlier this month, including the potential for solitary confinement. According...
Creating a Guide for Parents During Lock Down – by Children
From Dulwich Centre: A number of narrative practitioners have consulted children in their lives to create a guide for parents during lockdown.
Why are Kentucky Kids Medicated at Twice the National Rate?
Researchers with the Child and Adolescent Health Research Design and Support Unit at the University of Louisville have announced the launch of a three-year...
Over-use of Antipsychotics Without Consent in Long Term Aged Care
From Mirage News: Researchers from UNSW Sydney have highlighted a critical need to address non-consensual and overly lengthy use of antipsychotics in long term aged care residents.
The Neural Signature of Community Violence
From UNDARK: "In our data, we found that witnessing violence in early adolescence predicted smaller volumes of both the hippocampus and amygdala in this...
“ADHD Brains are the Most Creative”
In AlterNet, Scott Barry Kaufman reviews the evidence that people who've been diagnosed with ADHD often have higher than average levels of creativity. He...
People Often “Hear Voices” While Reading
Many people "hear voices" of different kinds while reading -- what does this mean for research into auditory-verbal hallucinations?
What Do We Really Know about Neuroplasticity?
In a Scientific American blog post, Gary Stix reviews some of the latest research into brain "neuroplasticity," including an experiment where mice with induced...
Psych Rights Wins Legal Battle in Alaska
On Friday, Psych Rights won a legal fight in Alaska Supreme Court reversing an order for an involuntary psychiatric evaluation.
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If Money can Make you Happy, can Debt Make you Sad?
From Aeon: While research shows that having financial resources contributes to our happiness and satisfaction, borrowing money and being in debt add to our dissatisfaction and...
“The Isolating Effects of Anxiety”
-Daniel Yudkin discusses studies examining some of the ways in which anxiety can change how people think, and inhibit social connections and understanding.
