treatments

The past, present and future of psychiatric diagnosis and beliefs about treatment in every culture and pocket of society.

Going to the Hospital for a Mental Health Crisis
Living with a mental illness my entire life, I know the struggles one can face while trying to survive day-to-day life. And sometimes, it can become too much to handle. Anxiety can quickly spiral out of control. Depression can consume every one of your thoughts. Suicide can start to look like a real option. A very real option. And that's when you need to reach out and take care of yourself.
By Madison8 years ago in Psyche
When Dreams Don't Come
Dreams are important. While I meant that in a literal sense, I do agree it’s also probably not a bad idea to have hopes and goals and shit.
By Jenifer Newburn8 years ago in Psyche
The Tools of Change — Ch 3.1
I make a deliberate effort in conversations such as these to avoid Traditional Psychology. Even casual usage of the terms involved wherever possible. It is to avoid Perspective skew. Traditional Psychology has a very particular bias, one that causes many problems. It in fact perpetuates the very thing it is attempting to address. Its root premises are fundamentally flawed. At least in terms of the common perspective as it relates to psychology, particularly psychotherapy.
By Syl Sabastian8 years ago in Psyche
An Altered Sense of Reality; Schizophrenia
Throughout history many explanations have been offered to explain why people act in unnatural ways; from supernatural explanations such as possession by demons or gods to an imbalance of bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile). Today, western civilizations' theories of abnormality emphasize biological causes. Our advanced knowledge of human biology has allowed us to systematically name, diagnose and offer treatment for an ever expanding list of psychological disorders.
By Joe Snaith8 years ago in Psyche
Outdated Treatments for Mental Illness That Are Still Legal Today
One of the most common horror movie tropes that has taken hold is the horror of old school psychiatric hospitals — and it's easy to see why. Up until recently, psychiatric hospitals were notorious for abusing patients, using unproven methods to "cure them," and also causing mental health to worsen due to the inhumane cruelty of the hospital staff.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Psyche
Signs That You Need To Switch Therapists
As many people can tell you, getting therapy as a way to cope with mental illness, tough times, and trauma is a brilliant move. The right therapist can help you see problems in your relationships from a new perspective, help you learn life-saving coping mechanisms, and also give you the tools you need in order to heal.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Psyche
What is the Real Cost of Therapy?
Everyone knows that therapy can be one of the best ways to grapple with mental health issues. In fact, one of the most common suggestions people have when they see someone suffering from mental illness, trauma, or similar conditions is to see a therapist.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Psyche