Despite safety risks, prescribers receive little guidance of monitoring antipsychotic clozapine
Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that is often used as a last resort to treat schizophrenia that has not been responsive to other drugs,...
Psychotherapy without antidepressants shows best results for depression
Psychotherapy without antidepressants is the best treatment for depression, according to a new study. According to the researchers, psychotherapy alone beats antidepressants alone, but it also...
“Empire of Normality: neurodiversity and capitalism” a review: The Empire Has No Clothes
A review of “Empire of Normality: neurodiversity and capitalism” Robert Chapman, Pluto Press 2023.
Introduction
Concepts of diagnosis and illness are fundamental to psychiatry. Challenge diagnosis,...
Treating eating disorders involves shifting ‘Eating Disorder Voice’
According to a recent article in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, individuals with eating disorders often experience a negative inner voice that critiques their weight and eating habits....
“A Dangerous Substance”: the impact of social media on youth mental health
The teenager on the other end of the phone struggles with social media, struggles with body shaming and feelings of inadequacy, struggles with depression...