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“All Real Living Is Meeting”: Brent Robbins on Love, Death, and the Possibilities of Psychology

Mad in America

His work spans everything from the cultural history of mental illness to mindfulness, death anxiety, and resiliencenot the hollow kind that comes from pretending everythings fine, but the kind that comes from staring into the void and refusing to flinch. On a personal note, Brent has played a foundational role in my own journey.

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Day # 145: Anorexia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss anorexia nervosa. Patients may hide symptoms or present somatic complaints. Optional Questionnaires : Eating Disorder Examination ( EDE ; clinician-administered), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire ( EDE-Q ; self-report), SCOFF Questionnaire.

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Gender and Psychiatry: Pathologized Emotions

Mad in America

The truth is that, in our “diagnostic culture,” all these behaviors and emotions will be translated as symptoms of some mental disorder classified in the DSM. Among women, mood and eating disorders are three times more common than those attributed to men.

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Overview by a Psychiatrist

Now Psych

Brief overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes significant instability in emotions, behavior, relationships, and self-image. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder?