Tag: mental health care
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Family Accuses Police and NHS of Failing Victim in Park Murder
The case and the family’s response The family of Roger Leadbeater, a 74-year-old pensioner who was fatally stabbed while walking his dog in a park, have voiced strong criticism of two police forces and an NHS trust, saying they “failed on every level” in the events leading up to the tragedy. The killer, Emma Borowy,…
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FDA Clears At-Home Neuromodulation Device for Major Depressive Disorder
FDA Clears At-Home Neuromodulation Device for Major Depressive Disorder The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Proliv™Rx, an at-home neuromodulation therapy, to be used as an adjunctive treatment for adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not achieved satisfactory improvement after at least one prior antidepressant. The approval marks a notable milestone…
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Nurse Warned Over Inappropriate Texts to Vulnerable 16-Year-Old in Care
Background to the case A Liverpool mental health nurse has been formally warned after sending a series of inappropriate text messages to a 16-year-old girl who was under her care. The case has raised questions about safeguarding procedures at the hospital trust and the responsibilities of clinicians who work with vulnerable young people. What happened,…
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Haifa Court Sentences Psychiatric Nurse to Seven Years for Negligent Homicide of 17-Year-Old Patient
Overview of the Case A Haifa District Court sentenced a psychiatric nurse, Edward Kachura, to seven years in prison for negligent homicide in the 2021 death of a 17-year-old patient. The court found that Kachura’s actions—burying the teen in sand and leaving her to suffocate—constituted a fatal breach of professional duties. The verdict brings to…
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Diagnose Mental Health Problems? Psychiatrist Weighs In
Introduction: The rise of self-diagnosis on social media In the age of instant information, social media has become a go-to source for quick health insights. Posts about anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder often spark conversations, but they can also lead to self-diagnosis without professional evaluation. In Manila and across the Philippines, mental health conversations online…
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Victorian Forensic Hospital: A New Unit Waiting to Open as Patients Remain in Seclusion
Overview: A Safer Path Yet to Open A new forensic hospital unit in Victoria has been completed and sits idle, while a troubling situation persists for a high-risk patient who remains housed in seclusion and solitary confinement. The contrast between a ready-to-use, safer care environment and a patient living under restrictive conditions highlights questions about…
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Ketamine for First Responders: Unregulated Care Hurdles
Overview: Ketamine and the push for faster access to mental health care Combining psychotherapy with low-dose ketamine is an emerging approach aimed at treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress, especially for groups exposed to high trauma, such as police officers and firefighters. While early results have drawn attention for rapid symptom relief, the field remains…
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Ketamine Therapy: A Misunderstood Medicine Finds Its Place in Modern Care
Understanding Ketamine Therapy in Modern Depression Care For many people living with depression, the journey to relief can be long and uncertain. Traditional antidepressants and therapy work for some, but others continue to struggle despite trying multiple options. Ketamine therapy, including the FDA-approved form esketamine (Spravato), has emerged as a promising option in the modern…