November 27, 2015 Deplin: A 'medical food' that treats depression Deplin, a derivative of folate (vitamin B9), is proving to be a powerful weapon in the treatment of depression.
November 27, 2015 Paris Jackson has long road to recovery ahead An unnamed source who was at the hospital where Paris Jackson is recovering from a reported suicide attempt was quoted as saying, “She’s going to be OK.” Well, she isn’t going to be just fine—not without the very best psychiatry has to offer.
November 27, 2015 Caffeine withdrawal: A made-up condition included in the DSM-5 According to the DSM-5, too much coffee, cola or caffeine-laced gum can cause restlessness, nervousness, a red face and rambling speech. And stopping caffeine suddenly can cause sleepiness and depressed mood. Is that really news? No, it isn’t.
November 27, 2015 How war changes the mind of a warrior Memorial Day is an appropriate time to focus on the types of psychological harm veterans have willingly exposed themselves to in order to defend our nation.
November 27, 2015 The new DSM-5 fails to accurately describe mental illness With the recent release of the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), leading experts in medicine are agreeing with what I have opined for years: The manual fails to accurately describe and classify psychiatric illness.
November 27, 2015 Starting a new life after a decade held hostage The three women who were found in Cleveland, Ohio after a decade spent in captivity will now begin journeys back to normal lives. These women may come to look healthy, but the road back to well-being will almost certainly be harrowing and may never end.
November 27, 2015 Could therapists serve prison time for patients' crimes? If psychiatrists and the American Psychiatric Association (as well as psychologists and other mental health professionals) don’t work in earnest, and lobby hard for real measures to create a mental health care system that actually safeguards the public from dangerous individuals, they may find themselves looking at jail time for the violent acts of their patients
November 27, 2015 After Newtown shooting, how do teachers tell kids they are loved and safe? In the aftermath of Friday’s tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, teachers will be faced with the daunting task of reassuring children that they are loved and safe. Many children will have individual needs. But there are some general ways that teachers can comfort their students psychologically
November 27, 2015 More data supports 'Special K' drug as treatment for depression Data supporting the potential of intravenous ketamine to revolutionize the treatment of major depression keeps streaming in
November 27, 2015 Does fluoride in drinking water hurt your brain? Questions about the impact of fluoride on mental health are growing and can no longer be ignored. Dr. Keith discusses