Sept. 7, 2022 – Pooja Mehta began having anxiety and hearing voices when she was 15 years old. “I was fortunate to have incredibly supportive parents who insisted that I get professional help. I was very much against the idea, but I listened to them,” says Mehta, who lives in Washington, DC. She was diagnosed … Read more
Aug. 25, 2021 — Phone snubbing: You may have done it, or someone you know is guilty of it. It happens when one person ignores another to pay attention to their phone. Phubbing is rude, but according to a new study, there may be another reason it’s happening. “Some people who have high social … Read more
Dating can be tough for anyone. A serious mental health condition like schizophrenia adds even more challenges to the mix. At times, it can cause psychotic behaviors, like hallucinations and delusional thought processes. In severe cases, dating is probably out of the question. Even if your condition is well-treated, you may have trouble enjoying activities. … Read more
Schizophrenia may be one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. Though it affects about 1% of U.S. adults, many people don’t know much about it. Or they think they do, but their ideas about it aren’t right. “The image of schizophrenia in popular culture is usually of the most severely disabled patients, who are often … Read more
The Varanasi district administration, in collaboration with Deva Mental Healthcare, has started a free consultation service to help people overcome Covid fear and anxiety, as well as deal with other mental health issues. The helpline which became operational over the weekend, will offer free consultation on all working days. The consultation service is being provided … Read more
THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn’t a factor in most mass shootings or other types of mass murder. “The findings from this potentially definitive study suggest that emphasis on serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or psychotic mood disorders, as … Read more
Sources: Greg and Melanie Wilson, Daytona Beach, FL. Frontiers in Veterinary Science: “Psychiatric Assistance Dog Use for People Living with Mental Health Disorders.” Janice Lloyd, associate professor in the College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences at James Cook University in Australia. Frontiers in Psychology: “Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program As a … Read more
SOURCES: Corinne Cather, PhD, director of psychology services, Massachusetts General Hospital Schizophrenia Program. Sarah Keedy, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience, University of Chicago Medical Center. Snyder, K. Me, Myself and Them, Annenberg Public Policy Center, 2007. YouTube. “Compassion for Voices: A Tale of Courage and Hope,” Center for Mindfulness. Columbia University Center … Read more
SOURCES: Corinne Cather, PhD, director of psychology services, Massachusetts General Hospital Schizophrenia Program. Jessica Gannon, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Sarah Keedy, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience, University of Chicago Medical Center. Also Read: A Mom’s Guide To Getting A Great Work/Life Balance Massachusetts General Hospital: “Frequently … Read more
THURSDAY, Jan. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Schizophrenia is second only to age when it comes to risk factors for dying from COVID-19, new research suggests. People with this mental illness are known to be at greater risk for contracting COVID-19, but the new study shows they are also more likely to die from … Read more