Ever since Sigmund Freud and his mentor Jean-Martin Charcot associated religion with neurosis and hysteria, religion and mental health have estranged themselves from each other. There was a time when religious institutions were the ones responsible for caring for the mentally ill. Still, due to the dissenting opinions made by mental health professionals about the …
Psychosurgery is an umbrella term to refer to different types of surgical interventions that aim to alter a person’s behavior, thoughts, and mood. One of the more famous types of psychosurgery is lobotomy. It’s a surgical treatment wherein a hole is drilled into a person’s skull. The procedure’s primary purpose is to cut brain nerve …
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Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms including hallucinations and delusions, as well as mood disorder symptoms like depression or mania. Both forms of schizoaffective disorder, which share some symptoms with schizophrenia, are: Bipolar type: This involves mania and, on some occasions, major depression Depressive type: This includes …
Personality is the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves that distinguishes them from others. Experiences, environment (surroundings, life situations), and inherited features all influence an individual’s personality. A person’s personality tends to remain consistent throughout time. A personality disorder is a manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that differs from cultural norms, produces distress …
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Bipolar disorder is a mental condition defined by mood swings that are both intense and unpredictable. While everyone goes through phases of melancholy or happiness, those with bipolar disorder have more extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression). The average age of onset for this condition is 25, though persons of all ages can be diagnosed …
We’re all unhappy from time to time, but there’s a major difference between feeling sad and being depressed. Whether you’re experiencing these emotions yourself or witnessing a loved one struggle with depression, it might feel as if there’s nothing you can do. When feelings of loneliness or unhappiness persist, it’s time to seek help. Depression, …
Anxiety disorders are the most frequent mental health issue in the United States, affecting more than 40 million adults. Unfortunately, despite the fact that anxiety is so common, only around 36% of those who suffer from it acquire the correct treatment. Many people may put off seeking anxiety treatment because they can’t tell when their …
Schizophrenia is a rare but significant mental health condition in which a person’s ability to comprehend reality is impaired. Schizophrenia is characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and actions that interfere with daily life and are typically disabling. Schizophrenia is assumed to be caused by genetics, the environment, and chemical imbalances. This condition, like many mental …
In most US states, police respond to mental health related 911 calls. But in Eugene, Oregon, CAHOOTS arrives to deescalate the situation. CAHOOTS, which stands for Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets, is a mobile mental health crisis intervention team who answers calls regarding suicide, manic episodes, overdoses, and other mental health crises. CAHOOTS …
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