Tag: mental health care
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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…