Tag: Psychosis
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When Cannabis Went Wrong: A Student’s Journey Through a Breakpoint and Mental Health Risks
Introduction: A normalising of cannabis among young adults Like many middle-class London teens, the author began smoking cannabis at 15, drawn by the idea of a natural, safe buzz and the social perks of drug-using circles. Cannabis was increasingly seen as a harmless rite of passage rather than a potential risk, especially when compared with…
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Cannabis and Mental Health: A Personal Story of Breakdowns, Anxiety, and the Oxford Experience
From casual use to a mental health crisis Like many young people, I started using cannabis as a safer, more accessible alternative to alcohol. It wasn’t about rebellion or heavy experimentation; it was about fitting in, social ease, and the belief that weed was “natural” and harmless. I was a university student, a Londoner away…
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Cannabis, College, and Crisis: My Oxford Breakthrough About Mental Health and the Dangers of Skunk
Introduction: A Quiet Descent Like many middle-class London teens, I started smoking cannabis around age 15. It felt preferable to alcohol, which I found unpalatable, and weed offered a pleasant buzz that seemed safer because it was “natural” and easy to obtain. It was something I associated with parties, never with home or isolation. By…
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New MSU Grant Examines Perimenopause and Its Impact on Mental Health
Groundbreaking Research Focuses on Perimenopause and Mental Health A new $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health is funding research at Michigan State University to explore an often overlooked period in women’s lives: perimenopause. The study, led by MSU’s Department of Psychology, aims to understand how hormonal fluctuations during midlife may influence…
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MSU Launches $3.7 Million Study on Perimenopause and Mental Health Risks
Groundbreaking Grant Fuels New Look at Perimenopause and Mental Health A landmark $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health is enabling a focused investigation into perimenopause, a life stage that has long been overlooked in medical research. Researchers at Michigan State University’s Department of Psychology—led by MSU Research Foundation Professor Kelly Klump,…
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MSU study links perimenopause hormones to mental health outcomes with $3.7M grant
New research grant launches comprehensive study of perimenopause and mental health A landmark $3.7 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health is enabling Michigan State University researchers to investigate the understudied period of perimenopause and its potential impact on mental health. The study aims to uncover how hormonal fluctuations during midlife may influence…
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Hampshire mother jailed after drowning two-year-old during period of psychosis
Summary of the case A 42-year-old teaching assistant, Alice Mackey, has been jailed for four years after admitting to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter, Annabel, during a period of postpartum psychosis. The court heard that Mackey believed she was a bad mother and that protecting Annabel required her death. The incident occurred on a…
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Madness on a Mountain: A Personal Journey Through Psychosis
Understanding Mutual Psychosis Mutual psychosis, or shared psychotic disorder, is a rare but complex phenomenon where two individuals share the same delusions or hallucinations. Often occurring in isolated environments, this condition can escalate when two people are deeply intertwined emotionally, such as family members. In this article, I will share my personal journey and experiences…
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Madness on a Mountain: A Journey Through My Mom’s Psychosis
The Beginning of a Struggle For 15 long years, my mother was ensnared in a mutual psychosis with my stepfather, Mark. This was not just a hidden battle; it was a haunting reality that unfolded in a remote mountain cabin, far from the prying eyes of the world. As a child, I was blissfully unaware…