Changing Mental Health, One Published Case Report At A Time
Lifestyle interventions are the only corrective measures that are sufficiently complex to resolve the stress response factors that drive pathology. This case draws from twenty years of published scientific literature on psychoneuroimmunology and the connection between the gut, immune system, endocrine system, and the brain.
Art and Images in Psychiatry
Between 2002 and 2014,Ā JAMA PsychiatryĀ published monthly essays by Dr. James C. Harris exploring the role of visual arts in representing emotional distress, trauma, life...
Meta-analysis Links Childhood Trauma to Psychosis Symptoms
The study results suggest that experiences of childhood trauma impact the development of symptoms associated with psychosis.
The Poison We Pick
In this piece forĀ New York Magazine, Andrew Sullivan traces the history of the use of opiates in the U.S. and explores the social, economic,...
My Encounter with the University of Minnesotaās Psychiatric Department
The voice came to me for three nights in a row, and changed me at my core. I believe my voice was, and is, the voice of G-d, of love. But one devoted friend, an influential physician at the University of Minnesota, felt strongly that I had ālost itā and tried to persuade me to see his psychiatry buddy at the university.
Psychosocial Explanations of Psychosis Reduce Stigma, Study Finds
A review of mental health anti-stigma campaigns finds psychosocial models are effective in reducing stigma, while biogenetic models often worsen attitudes.
Childhood Trauma May Alter Immune Function
A new study finds an important link between childhood trauma, immune activation, and the development of psychiatric disorders.
“My Brain Made Me Do It” Becoming Common Defense
FromĀ Scientific American:Ā Criminal defense strategies are increasingly utilizing neurological evidenceāpsychological evaluations, behavioral testsĀ and brain scansāto potentially mitigate punishment. Last week, a group of scientists met...
New Study Concludes that Antidepressants are “Largely Ineffective and Potentially Harmfulā
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry concludes that āantidepressants are largely ineffective and potentially harmful.ā
A Radically Different Perspective on Mental Health
In this blog, Phil Wilshire, Principal Social Worker for Avon and Wiltshire NHS Partnership Trust, shares how the new Power Threat Meaning Framework aligns...
Medicine Can Soothe a Troubled Mind, but Not Without Costs
FromĀ The New York Times: In a new book,Ā Blue Dreams, psychologist and patient Lauren Slater critiques the drug-based model of psychiatric care, debunking the chemical...
Two’s a Crowd: Guattari and Deleuze
In this piece forĀ Aeon, Edward Thornton chronicles the friendship and collaboration between the radical psychoanalystĀ FĆ©lix Guattari and the postmodern philosopher Gilles Deleuze.
"'How could two...
Prozac Preschool
FromĀ Pacific Standard: Young children are increasingly being prescribed psychiatric drugs. However, there is very little research on the safety and efficacy of psychotropic drugs...
Treating the Lifelong Harm of Childhood Trauma
FromĀ The New York Times: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, who has emerged as one of the country's strongest voices calling for a national public health...
“Largely Ineffective and Potentially Harmful”
In this interview forĀ SciLogs, Dr. Michael P. Hengartner critiques the current research on antidepressant drugs and the state of biological psychiatry.
"One has to realize...
This is Why Today’s Young Men Feel So Lonely
In this piece forĀ The Times, Josh Glancy reflects on the difficulty that many men experience in forming meaningful friendships, finding community, and building emotional...
Outdoor Education Tied to Psychological and Academic Benefits
How the satisfaction of basic psychological needs (BPN) in outdoor education environments can peak student interest and boost intrinsic motivation.
Eating Vegetables, Fruit & Whole Grains May Combat Depression
FromĀ The Telegraph: A recent study found thatĀ participantsĀ who avoided red meat, saturated fats and sugar, and stuck to healthy vegetables, fruit and whole grains were...
3 Women Tell Us What It’s Really Like to Live With Schizophrenia
FromĀ Refinery29: Three women who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia share their stories of experiencing psychosis, recovery, and dealing with societal prejudice against people with...
Transcranial Electrical Stimulation Canāt Directly Alter Brain Patterns, Researchers Find
Due to the thickness of the scalp and skull, transcranial electrical stimulation (TES) is incapable of targeting networks of neurons in the brain.
You’re Not Imagining It: Empathy Hurts
FromĀ WBUR: National tragedies such as theĀ recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida can be traumatic even for those who were not directly affected. It is...
How Relational Therapy Enhances a Sense of Self and Relationships
Relational therapy can be informed by the intersubjective dynamics observed in early childhood to facilitate the development of healthy relational patterns and a strong sense of self.
McMindfulness: Buddhism as Sold to You by Neoliberals
FromĀ The Conversation: Removed fromĀ their ethical and contextual roots, mindfulness-based practices are increasingly being used to reinforce the individualist ideals of capitalist societies.
"Indeed mindfulness-based practices...
Depression Test May be Inaccurate for Black Adolescents, Study Finds
Researchers find that psychometric properties in the CES-D, developed for White adults, may not adequately measure the lived experience for Black adolescents.
Justifiably Maladjusted
FromĀ Unbound: In 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. preached that he was proud to be psychologically maladjusted to racism, slavery, segregation, religious bigotry, and economic...
