treatments
The past, present and future of psychiatric diagnosis and beliefs about treatment in every culture and pocket of society.
Ten Horrific Mental Health Treatments Throughout History
The taboo around mental illnesses is fracturing. People are encouraged to speak openly about their struggles without fear of the repercussions; the world’s stance on mental health is drastically changing.
By Charlotte Williams6 years ago in Psyche
You Do Not Understand My Eating Disorder
Dear reader, Here's to the people who have shared this statement over and over again. For those of you who do not know me I suffer from anorexia. Anorexia is an awful illness that creates an intense fear around food and gaining weight (medical definition). Eating disorders vary from person to person. If you only hear this from me, hear this...I did not choose Ana, she chose me and she does not define me.
By Therese Kortesmaki6 years ago in Psyche
Big Pharma vs. Small Dealer
As a clinical counsellor I do not have the authority to prescribe people medications, and that is just fine by me. Having briefly been a client of big pharma as a teenager for depression and anxiety, I quickly realized that this type of intervention was not for me. Many clients I speak to these days have tried meds for a time and perhaps benefited from them in the beginning, but have been seeking more holistic and lasting solutions.
By Michael Thielmann6 years ago in Psyche
Psychiatric Admissions in Australia
So you need to be admitted. Hospitalizations can be scary. Whether it be your first admission, you are seeking an admission, or you're a battle-scarred-mental-illness-veteran in for another stint, here's what to expect and what it all means.
By Alex Thomas 6 years ago in Psyche
In and Out: My Year in the Asylum. Top Story - December 2017.
"I would rather die than live here." Those were the words that I spoke to my Dad when my BPD was at its worst, after a long night of arguing and endless fighting, I was tired. Looking back I don't even remember what caused my distress, the only thing I do remember is feeling forsaken by the people that I loved and that my life no longer held any meaning to me, I was alone with a shattered glass heart and I wanted my pain and suffering to end once and for all.
By Sierra George7 years ago in Psyche
Mercury Retrograde: The Good, The Bad and The Truth!
Have you ever wondered if the planets could actually have an affect on your life? It's not as far-fetched as one might think it is. Mercury is more than just a mysterious planet in the far away galaxy. Even though Mercury is an average distance of 48 million miles (77 kilometers) from Earth, it's presence is felt by all of the people that are living on planet Earth.
By Silena Le Beau7 years ago in Psyche
Blurred Lines
As someone whose OCD has been in remission for two years, I've got a fair share of knowledge about the disorder. The psychologist treating me made sure that I knew exactly what was happening at every stage of the process. I can draw every diagram and graph she did, and explain it. After a B in Psychology A Level, I know even more. And whilst studying for that A Level, I hit a surprising connection.
By Alex Gould7 years ago in Psyche