Drop the Stigmatizing Term “Schizophrenia”
Dr. Brian Koehler is petitioning the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization to drop the stigmatizing term "schizophrenia." Click hereĀ to sign the...
Police Violence Victims at Increased Risk of Psychotic Symptoms
Researchers examine links between police victimization and psychotic symptoms in a topical new study.
Scientists Clarify Risks of Augmenting with Antipsychotic Medications for Depression
The researchers found that while antipsychotic drugs may be slightly more effective than alternative antidepressants, they come with a much higher side effect burden.
From āRecoveryā to āTransformation and Recoveryā
Just ārecoveringā oneās previous way of functioning is not so likely to work, because usually something wasnāt working prior to the psychosis. It was that which set off the psychosis, and if that isnāt changed, any ārecoveryā may not be worth much, as the problems, and so the need to transform, will likely still be present.
Anyone Can Be Trained to Hallucinate
FromĀ Flipboard: In a recent study on auditory hallucinations, all participantsĀ ā not just those who had been diagnosed with psychosisĀ ā experienced conditioned hallucinations. The study...
Misconceptions About Brain Science Very Common, Study Finds
Researchers investigate commonly held misconceptions about brain research among Americans.
AVATAR Therapy Shows Some Positive Outcomes, Now What?
In a commentary piece, Ben Alderson-Day and Nev Jones discuss the AVATAR therapy research for psychosis and propose further questions.
A Call for Obligatory Diagnostic Reporting and Appeals Mechanisms
Psychiatric diagnoses are ballooning in scope and in numbers, many have dramatic and life-changing consequences, reliability levels are poor, co-morbidity levels are high, and the validity of many are doubtful. Despite all this, they have escaped any kind of regulation. It's time for that to change.
The Club Where You Bare Your Soul to Strangers
FromĀ The Atlantic: A new movement called Authentic Relating is hosting events across the country where people participate in exercises and games to learn the...
Drug May Lead to Early Death for People With Alzheimer’s
FromĀ The Washington Post: A recent study found that benzodiazepinesĀ are associated with a greater chance of early death for those with Alzheimer's.
"Researchers analyzed data on...
Study Challenges Assumption that Schizophrenia Impairs Cognitive Ability
Secondary factors may impair performance on cognitive tasks, making it difficult for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia to perform to the best of their ability.
Depathologize Shyness Now!
In this piece forĀ Medium, Jenny Karlsson makes the case for depathologizing shyness by removing "social anxiety disorder" from the DSM.
"Shyness, under the label of,...
Treating Depression Often Lies in a Gray Zone
FromĀ The Washington Post: Doctors often turn first to antidepressants when treating patients with depression. However, the evidence shows that alternative treatments such as therapy...
Helpful and Harmful Therapist Behaviors, According to Clients
FromĀ The British Psychological Society: AĀ recent study has broken new ground by asking clients toĀ provide detailed feedback on a second-by-second basis of their experience of...
Screen Time Linked to Increased Depressive Symptoms Among Teens
New study examines how increased screen time and social media may be contributing to depressive symptoms and suicide risk in teens
AI-Controlled Brain Implants for Mood Disorders Tested in People
FromĀ Nature: Two teams funded by the US military's research arm, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), have begun preliminary trials of brain implants...
Children Diagnosed with ADHD Younger are More Likely to get Multiple Medications
New research demonstrates that children diagnosed with ADHD at younger ages are more likely than those diagnosed later to receive multiple medications within five years of their diagnosis.
A Quiet Rise in Wildland-Firefighter Suicides
FromĀ The Atlantic: Over the past decade, there has been a quiet acknowledgement that suicide is widespread within the wildland firefighting community. Both the trauma...
Beyond Critique: Psychologists Discuss Diagnostic Alternatives
The Journal of Humanistic Psychology compiles diverse research offering diagnostic alternatives toward a paradigm shift in mental health care.
Smartphone Based Interventions for Depressive Symptoms
New meta-analysis of smartphone based interventions demonstrates small-to-moderate effect.
The Link Between Poor Mental Health and Low Income
FromĀ Metro: Poverty can have a dramaticĀ effect on people's mental and physical health, as it can impact diet, healthcare access, sleep, and socialization.
"There are plenty...
Women With Endometriosis at Risk of Mental Health Issues
FromĀ The Sun: According to a new study, one in ten women with the chronic condition endometriosis are at a greater risk ofĀ developingĀ mental health problems....
How to Cope With Social Anxiety Over Thanksgiving
In this piece forĀ Medical News Today, Jasmin Collier describes five non drug-related ways to cope with social anxiety over the Thanksgiving holiday: preparing in...
4 Reasons Gratitude is Good for You
FromĀ USA Today: Gratitude has been shown to have both physical and mental health benefits. Here are a few ways toĀ cultivate our feelings of gratitude...
Review Reinforces Social Connection as Protective Health Factor
Is a lack of social connection in the US harmful to health? In a review of social connection and health literature, researcher calls for a societal shift in values towards interdependence.
