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Schizoaffective Disorder: Understanding the Incidence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Now Psych

Schizoaffective disorder (SA) is a disorder that combines the symptoms of schizophrenia ( psychosis ) with the symptoms of a mood disorder ( depression or bipolar) in a complex way. It is sometimes misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all because it is a relatively uncommon disorder, and it is not fully understood.

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

It is characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Psychosis can occur as a result of various underlying conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. Disordered thinking can make it difficult for an individual to communicate effectively with others.

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Healing From Psychiatric Drug Harm, Part 2: Rational Approaches to Recovery

Mad in America

In my last piece , I wrote about various neuro-rehab therapies I engaged in with Dr. J, the functional brain injury specialist, and that there came a point when my husband and I knew we’d reached the end of what medical science could offer me. I sat down to write this article with the experience of severe akathisia fresh in my mind.

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Does the VA Cover Mental Health?

Solara Mental Health

Veterans often struggle with mental health disorders upon return from the service. Services can be provided to veterans, like therapy, medication, or a mental health treatment facility to better mental health and find recovery from mental health disorders. PTSD can occur in anyone who experiences trauma.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Dr. Sarah Johnson offers both psychotherapy and medication management services and has a special interest in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Mostly sees patients with a Mood Disorder: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. There are many other psychiatrists taking new patients within 3-4 weeks.

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Mad in Ireland

Mad in America

Although Jennifer Houghs older sister, Valerie, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was fifteen, Hough never saw her sister as mentally ill. I knew she didn’t have a brain disease. To me, she was just my sister, Hough explains. Once you get a label in psychiatry, that’s the answer to everything, says Hough.