One hallmark of depression is an inability to experience pleasure, which is literally no fun. Losing interest in things you once enjoyed often means that your capacity to function at work and home takes a dive.
fifth edition(DSM 5). A clinician, such as a clinical social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist, will review symptoms with the child and caregiver and examine the child’s medical and social history to make a diagnosis of conduct disorder. In addition, the clinician will ask...
Following on from the Mencap report Death by Indifference, which highlighted some of the shortfalls in the provision of healthcare for people with learning disability, it was the Royal College of Psychiatrist's Service User Group's intention to look into a more personalised account of experiences...
Functional visceral problems are frequently present nowadays in the medical practice probably due to the significant mental and emotional load on people. A
The Five Stages of Grief is a widely accepted model for how we deal with grief. Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross developed the theory while working with terminally ill patients. She introduced her model in the 1969 book, “On Death and Dying. The Five Stages of Grief”.Since...
As they used to say on the Sopranos, I will now have to introduce you to two new friends of ours. Jonas, say hi to Gregg Caruso (U.S.), and Neil Levy (AU). These moral philosophers have spent their careers answering two of history’s most potent questions: do humans ha...
Feeling badly at work could be a sign of burnout or a sign of a mental health condition like depression. Here's how to know whether you're feeling burnt out or if your symptoms point to depression, as well as what to do about burnout at work. ...
So in terms of where things have gone, it seems to me that all over the world, there’s an interest in these moral issues. Now, what distinguishes my approach, as a medical anthropologist and a psychiatrist, from the approach of many people looking at values, is that I’m interested ...
“inimitable ; original” . People ask my why I got it and I usually just say “they’re lyrics from my favorite song of my favorite show” but really, it’s so much more than that. It’s a reminder that there is no one like me, that I have a lot to offer the world, but ...
A diagnosis of adult ADHD brings many questions. Learn what you can expect and how to get treatment and support.