Mon.May 20, 2024

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Wunderink: Antipsychotics Can Be Tapered Safely Without Increasing Relapse Risk

Mad in America

A new article by psychosis researcher Lex Wunderink suggests that antipsychotic drugs can be safely and effectively tapered without increasing the risk of relapse. The keys, according to Wunderink, appear to be tapering more slowly than previously thought and involving the patient and family in personalized decision-making. “Many patients with psychosis want to discontinue their antipsychotic drugs due to serious side effects hampering their daily functioning in the long term.

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How to Support Someone with a Mental Health Condition

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

How Do I Know If Someone Has a Mental Health Problem? How Can You Help? Talking about Mental Health 1. Set Time Aside with No Distractions 2. Let Them Share as Much or As Little as They Want 3. Don’t Try to Diagnose or second-guess their Feelings 4. Keep Questions Open Ended 5.

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

Now Psych

What is Schizoaffective Disorder? 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. This overview will go over how common it is, some of the causative factors and the complexities in diagnosis and treatment.

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The Anxiety Divide: The Conscious vs Unconscious Mind

The Anxiety Guy

In the below episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, host Dennis Simsek explores the intricate relationship between the conscious vs. unconscious mind and its impact on anxiety. Discover how unconscious beliefs and past experiences can trigger anxiety and learn practical strategies to bridge this mental divide. Get ready t0 become, more than anxiety! Show Notes: The Anxiety Divide: Conscious vs.

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