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Illuminating 13 Myths of Schizophrenia

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
It’s safe to say that no mental disorder is more shrouded in mystery, misunderstanding and fear than schizophrenia. “The modern-day equivalent of leprosy” is how renowned research psychiatrist E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., refers to schizophrenia ...

Living with Schizophrenia

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
“Your daughter has schizophrenia,” I told the woman. “Oh, my God, anything but that,” she replied. “Why couldn’t she have leukemia or some other disease instead?” “But if she had leukemia she might die,” I pointed ...

Is Alcohol Spoiling Your Romance?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
When I first talk to people about couples therapy, I usually ask: "Do you drink alcohol? Does your partner?" and if so, "How much?" I also ask whether they use other mind-altering drugs and intoxicants. ...

Voluntary Madness: My Year Lost and Found in the Loony Bin

Monday, April 6th, 2009
Voluntary Madness: My Year Lost and Found in the Loony Bin By Norah Vincent New York: Viking, December 2008 Hardcover, 283 pages $25.95 Immersion journalism, as it’s called, can be kind of fun on a limited basis. In my days ...

National Association for Dually Diagnosed Celebrates 25 Years

Monday, November 24th, 2008
People with both intellectual disability and mental illness are a small population -- less than one percent of people worldwide. But it’s a small population with very big needs. In 1983, Robert Fletcher, DSW, ACSW ...

What is Al-Anon and Alateen?

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
The Al-Anon (for adults) and Alateen (for teens) program is a Twelve Step program for the relatives and friends of alcoholics or someone who is or has been a problem drinker. It is not uncommon ...

Mood Disorders and Alcohol/Drug Use

Saturday, August 18th, 2007
The term mood describes a pervasive and sustained emotional state that may affect all aspects of an individual's life and perceptions. Mood disorders are pathologically elevated or depressed disturbances of mood, and include full or ...

Mental Health And Addiction Treatment Theories and Approaches

Saturday, August 18th, 2007
For people with dual disorders (also known as "dual diagnosis"), the attempt to obtain professional help can be bewildering and confusing. They may have problems arising within themselves as a result of their psychiatric and ...

Dual Disorders: Concepts and Definitions

Saturday, August 18th, 2007
The Relationships Between Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Psychiatric Symptoms and Disorders Establishing an accurate diagnosis for patients in addiction and mental health settings is an important and multifaceted aspect of the treatment process. Clinicians ...

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