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Som Dutt

Psychosis is a mental condition, one which is characterized by the suffering of a person's ability to think and the emotions he has. It is a very hard as well as often invalidly explained psychological matter. The early diagnosis is vital for immediate assistance and support.

Psychosis: Recognizing the Early Signs- Stay Informed

Around 10% of individuals with major depression may experience psychotic features. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features is associated with a high risk of suicide. Early identification and treatment of major depression with psychotic features is imperative. Psychosis is a rainbow of experiences involving changes in how we perceive the...

A Forgotten Diagnosis: The Most Severe Depressive Disorder

Until now, some researchers thought there was a single set of genes responsible for developing schizophrenia. Research from past decades has shown that there is no single genetic variant responsible for the condition. Schizophrenia is now thought to be a polygenic disorder, meaning multiple genes are involved. Many TV shows,...

No Single Gene Is Responsible for Schizophrenia

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Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDMedically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyDAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder (BD) are two separate mental health conditions that affect behaviors and daily life. ADHD is a behavioral disorder that causes problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive actions. BD is a mood disorder that causes episodes of manic highs and depressive lows. ADHD and BD conditions share similar symptoms, but there are key differences, such as the available treatment options.Symptoms of ADHD vs. Bipolar DisorderADHD and bipolar disorder share some common symptoms. For example, they both affect a person’s ability to pay attention and concentrate. This...

How To Tell the Difference Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

In almost every way, psychosis is a powerfully disordered mental health way of life that is both a prime fear and an unknown condition. It is induced by the disruption of the normal thought and emotion pattern, which, in the most general cases, includes hallucinations, delusions, and disorganizations in speech. The case of someone having psychosis does not necessarily imply that such a person is a mental patient in his/her own right; rather, it is a symptom of complex mental health disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Understanding Psychosis and Mental Illness: A Guide

Having anxiety has been linked with a higher risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study of Australian adults.

Common mental health disorder may triple risk for developing dementia, study finds

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Learn about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and its symptoms, including chronic cough, treatment options, and diagnosis methods.

Can Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be the Reason Behind Your Chronic Cough?

Schizophrenia risk factors may include genetics, the environment, and changes in the brain’s structure and function. Not everyone with these factors develops schizophrenia, and not everyone with the condition has a history of these risk factors. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder that affects thinking and behavior. It...

Which Factors Contribute to the Onset of Schizophrenia?

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Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, reduces the synchronicity within a brain network responsible for reflection and the sense of self.

Magic mushrooms temporarily 'dissolve' brain network responsible for sense of self

The world today is more understanding – and embracing – of cannabis use than it has ever been before. Oddly enough, the green herb with its distinctive odor has quickly jumped the ranks from a controversial substance to an almost celebrated component of pop culture. However, like with...

Cannabis use directly linked to head and neck cancer

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Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition that causes people to accumulate excessive items, which can lead to unsafe living conditions, social isolation, and other health problems. An investigation from the Senate Committee on Aging highlights how hoarding disorder in older adults affects local governments and first responders. Experts say...

Here’s What Hoarding Disorder Looks Like in Older Adults—And What Care They Actually Need

Autism spectrum disorder risk was similar with prenatal topiramate or lamotrigine vs. no antiseizure medication exposure. Prenatal valproate was tied to a dose-dependent increased autism spectrum disorder risk. Autism spectrum disorder incidence was higher for children with prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications vs. the general population, but some associations weakened...

Childhood autism may be linked to prenatal exposure to antiseizure medication

Whether a patient has a diagnosis of cPTSD, BPD, or some combination of both, treatment should be considered multifaceted and overlapping. Learn more in this Special Report article. SPECIAL REPORT: ANXIETY & STRESS DISORDERS. Although not outlined in the DSM-5-TR, complex posttraumatic stress disorder (cPTSD) has been identified as a...

What Is Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and How Does It Relate to Borderline Personality Disorder?

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Herbie J Pilato

Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

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A 1967 publication titled “Mortality of Bereavement” discovered that bereaved relatives had a 7-fold increased risk of dying within the following year. Despite that the cause of death was undetermined, this is the first scientific evidence indicating that extreme sadness kills.

The Biology of Depression, Anxiety, and the Broken Heart Explained

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The following is a summary of “Impulsivity and inhibitory control in deficit and non-deficit schizophrenia,” published in the June 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Bielecki et al. The relationship between impulsivity and inhibitory control in schizophrenia is subject to conflicting evidence, reflecting ongoing debates and varied findings across...

Understanding Impulsivity and Inhibition Across Schizophrenia Subgroups

Narcissists may manipulate through observation and charm, creating a false sense of bonding. These relationships have distinct phases, often involving a gradual, potentially traumatizing end. Understanding these phases aids in healing and setting boundaries. Relationships with individuals who exhibit narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) present a series of dynamics that can...

The Phases of a Narcissistic Relationship

When left unspoken and unresolved, resentment doesn't just sit quietly. It festers. Once resentment takes root, it distorts one's perception. Resentment acts like acid, slowly eroding the ties that bind people to those they care about. Picture this: You’ve just had another argument with your partner about something trivial—maybe it...

3 Silent Ways Pent-Up Resentments Poison Our Lives

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Using Metaphors to Deal With Psychosis

Optimal health care occurs when clinicians provide therapy compatible with their patients’ belief system. Metaphors can be used to help deal with hallucinations. As hallucinations can...

Using Metaphors to Deal With Psychosis

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