A doctor who emigrated from Lithuania: "I have not heard of a patient raising their voice at a doctor in Norway"
A Lithuanian psychiatrist discusses the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in Lithuania, highlighting aggressive patients, high workloads, and bureaucratic burdens as key issues driving emigration.
Leading psychiatrist denies Minister Kennedy's claim that a ketogenic diet cured schizophrenia
A prominent psychiatrist has refuted claims made by Minister Kennedy that a ketogenic diet can cure schizophrenia.
Psychiatrist Madis Parksepp: smartphone addiction is comparable to drugs
Psychiatrist Madis Parksepp discusses the impacts of smartphone addiction on mental health, highlighting its similarity to substance addiction.
The breakthrough that ADHD patients have been waiting for? A new drug is already waiting for approval. Psychiatrist comments
A new ADHD drug called centanafadine is awaiting FDA approval and presents potential changes in treatment options.
Marian Rojas Estapé, psychiatrist: "Painful memories integrate into a part of the brain where they no longer hurt"
Psychiatrist Marian Rojas Estapé discusses techniques to manage anxiety related to traumatic experiences, highlighting the importance of how painful memories are processed in the brain.
Interview with a Psychiatrist: How Anxiety Disorders Develop – and What Helps
The article features an interview with a psychiatrist discussing the nature of anxiety disorders, their prevalence, and treatment options.
Daniel Amen, psychiatrist: "Negative thoughts are a habit, that's why you need to repeat the process over and over to change them"
Daniel Amen discusses the nature of negative and positive thoughts and their impact on mental health.
Hannu Lauerma on the issues of prisoners' mental health services: 'The solution is purely financial'
Hannu Lauerma, a forensic psychiatrist, emphasizes the urgent need for increased funding for prisoners' mental health services, echoing concerns raised in a report by the Deputy-Ombudsman of Finland.
Enrique Rojas, psychiatrist: "Those who have a good education of the will have worked hard on order and consistency"
Spanish psychiatrist Enrique Rojas emphasizes the importance of mental order in achieving emotional well-being.
Doctor touched boys while conducting unnecessary 'puberty checks', court told
A former psychiatrist is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing neurodivergent boys under the guise of conducting unnecessary puberty checks at his practice in Perth, Australia.
After Remarks About Homosexuals - Notable Psychiatrist Dismissed: The Case Was Opened by LAT
A notable Lithuanian psychiatrist was dismissed after controversial comments about homosexuality, and the case is set to be reviewed by a higher court.
Exclusive: Four Months After Being Jailed, the Psychiatrist of Yang Jae-woong Psychiatric Hospital Released on Bail, Families Protest
The psychiatrist from a psychiatric hospital in Bucheon, accused of causing a patient's death through negligence, has been released on bail after four months in custody, prompting a backlash from the victim's family.
Young people no longer need alcohol and cigarettes to seem like adults, says psychiatrist specializing in alcoholism
A psychiatrist notes that modern youths increasingly do not need alcohol or cigarettes to feel adult-like, reflecting a significant change in social behaviors and attitudes toward substance use.
Pablo Castañón, psychiatrist, explains why the intestines can influence concentration
Psychiatrist Pablo Castañón challenges traditional beliefs about mental health and emphasizes a more human perspective on emotional well-being in his new book.
I also ask people how they were born, says psychiatrist Kaščáková and explains the difference between psychosomatics and quackery
Psychiatrist Natália Kaščáková discusses the complexities of psychosomatics versus simplistic health narratives in a recent interview.
Psychiatrist continued working at Mehiläinen despite a ban from authorities – open appointments disappeared when Yle called
A psychiatrist in Turku continued to work at Mehiläinen in violation of a ban from the Finnish authorities, raising concerns about patient care and safety.
Beatriz Martínez, psychiatrist: 'In a few years, leaving children with screens will be seen as when you soaked the pacifier in anise'
Beatriz Martínez discusses her new book on the effects of screens on children and advocates for banning social media use before age 16.
Psychiatrist Prototopová has become the government coordinator for mental health
Psychiatrist Prototopová has been appointed as the new government coordinator for mental health in Czechia.
Vukušić: 'Gender changes in minors are an experiment, look at the situation here'
Psychiatrist Herman Vukušić argues that gender changes in minors are risky experiments, citing instances of violence involving transgender individuals as a potential consequence of such treatments.
This demand is repeated by the psychiatrist Roope Tikkanen, 51, who murdered his wife in Ullanlinna
Psychiatrist Roope Tikkanen seeks to appeal his murder conviction for the killing of his wife, requesting to be judged instead for manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter.
Psychiatrist on alcohol addiction: tendency is related to brain sensitivity, genetic factors, and environment
A Lithuanian psychiatrist discusses how alcohol addiction is influenced by brain sensitivity, genetics, and individual circumstances, informing public understanding of addiction.
From Afrid to Orthorexia, Here Are the New Eating Disorders
A psychiatrist discusses the rise of new eating disorders like ARFID, diabulimia, and orthorexia in Italy ahead of the World Eating Disorders Day.
B.C. needs new mental health hospital, psychiatrist tells inquest into family’s death
A psychiatrist has testified at an inquest that British Columbia needs a new mental health hospital following the tragic deaths of a family in Prince Rupert.
Harvard psychiatrist claims: This simple question can save your relationship
Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, a psychiatrist from Harvard, emphasizes that asking one simple four-word question can help partners achieve better understanding and strengthen their relationship.
Fake psychiatrist Marilyn Cote faces two new accusations; processed for usurpation of functions
Marilyn Cote has been linked to new cases for allegedly practicing psychiatry without proper credentials, resulting in charges of usurpation of functions.
Child psychiatrist: A comprehensive plan is needed for the implementation of addiction treatment
A child psychiatrist in Latvia emphasizes the lack of a comprehensive plan for implementing addiction treatment services as lawmakers discuss the decriminalization of drug use for minors.
‘Trauma Specialist’ Jeong Chan-young's Book Concert ‘Your Wounds Are Not Private’
A book concert featuring psychiatrist Jeong Chan-young, highlighting his new book discussing social trauma in South Korea, will take place on the 8th in Gwangju.
A psychiatrist explains how dementia can be prevented by up to 45%
Experts highlight that certain daily habits can help reduce the risk of dementia and protect brain health.
New Books on February 6th
A collection of new literary works, including insights on personal responsibility from sociologist Jo Hyung-geun and an exploration of societal comfort versus discomfort by psychiatrist Taro Kumashiro, along with a report on Twitter's transformation into 'X' under Elon Musk.
Man stabbed 6 people in a shopping center in Australia. State: Serious oversight by psychiatrist
A former psychiatrist failed to recognize the relapse of Joel Cauchi, leading to a deadly knife attack that resulted in six deaths at Bondi Junction shopping center in 2024, as concluded by the coroner's report.
Did the addiction to gaming cost the lives of three sisters from Ghaziabad? The doctor gave this advice to the parents
The tragic suicides of three sisters in Ghaziabad due to gaming addiction have shocked the NCR and the entire country, prompting a discussion with psychiatrist Dr. Ashish Bansal who explains the serious impact of level-based online games on children's mental health.
I'm a psychiatrist and this is how I help my patients quit vaping
A US psychiatrist shares his methods for assisting patients in quitting vaping, amidst growing concerns about its long-term health effects.
The key question to improve your romantic relationships, according to a Harvard psychiatrist
Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni revealed a simple and powerful method to enhance understanding and intimacy in couples.
Radio show host became barely recognizable: lost 39 kg and revealed how she managed it
Radio show host Julija shared her weight loss journey on Instagram, explaining how stress, hormonal disorders, and psychological issues contributed to her rapid weight gain, and detailing her process of finding the right medication with her psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist arrested for sexual crimes in Marília becomes defendant in new case after more patient complaints
Psychiatrist Rafael Pascon dos Santos has been made a defendant for the second time in a new criminal case in Marília, SP, due to additional reports of sexual offenses from patients.
The murderer psychiatrist intends to use his last resort - The deadline is approaching
Psychiatrist Roope Bob Tikkanen, serving life imprisonment for the murder of his wife, is applying for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court just before the deadline.
Harvard Psychiatrist: "One Question Can Immediately Improve Your Relationship"
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni suggests that asking one simple question can significantly deepen romantic relationships by enhancing understanding between partners.
She came to the office with depression, the psychiatrist abused her. He received six months in prison
The Prague municipal court sentenced psychiatrist Petr Smolík to six months in prison for inappropriate sexual behavior towards a patient, along with a ten-year ban from practice and compensation to the victim.
Psychiatrists in Luleå warn of more violent acts linked to patients
Markus Boman, a psychiatrist with ten years of experience, highlights a growing crisis in mental health care related to violent incidents involving patients, emphasizing that a recent murder in Boden is not an isolated case.
Psychiatrist: People are becoming pathologically normal. They don't have time to think
A psychiatrist discusses the trend of individuals becoming overly normalized to the point of losing critical thinking and self-reflection due to a fast-paced lifestyle.
Extended detention of Osijek psychiatrist. He is suspected of drugging and abusing minors
A 46-year-old psychiatrist from Osijek's Clinical Hospital has had his investigative detention extended due to charges of sexual offenses against minors and facilitating drug consumption.
Villarejo declares that López Madrid was 'a pain' for whom he only acted as 'a psychiatrist' and that he never commissioned anything about Doctor Pinto
José Manuel Villarejo testified in the National Court denying any commission from Javier López Madrid regarding Doctor Elisa Pinto, whom López Madrid had a relationship with, stating he only provided psychological support.
Villarejo denies that López Madrid hired him to harass Dr. Pinto: 'He used me as a psychiatrist'
Retired commissioner José Manuel Villarejo stated in the National Court that he was never hired by Javier López Madrid to harass Dr. Elisa Pinto and described his role as merely listening and connecting López with other police for filing complaints.
Social Networks and Adolescents: "We should implement digital education courses in schools"
Fanny Jacq, a psychiatrist specializing in digital health issues, highlights the concerns about social media dangers among adolescents based on a new report from the ANSES.
F.A.Z. Readers Help: Mental Health Begins with Education
Psychiatrist Andreas Reif advocates for increased awareness and education about mental health to combat stigma, starting from a young age.
Gerður author of a scientific article he did not write
Ólafur Þór Ævarsson, a psychiatrist, discusses the growing reliance on artificial intelligence for medical diagnoses and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between AI-generated information and the experience and knowledge of human doctors.
Karystianou against Karahalios: He must be examined by a psychiatrist - I have a spiritual advisor and a nun, but I don't know how he mixed it with the para-religious
The article discusses Karystianou's call for Karahalios to undergo a psychiatric evaluation amidst accusations related to his references about the New Democracy party.
Depression in Adolescence: "Ten or twelve enter every day urgently and arrive very sick"
The article discusses the rising number of adolescents suffering from mental health issues, highlighting the alarming statistics and the impact on young people's lives.
Psychiatrist: Patient managed to abstain for the first time in five years after registering
Since its launch, 5,000 players have registered in the exclusion register in Croatia, helping them avoid the temptation of gambling.
Lucía Torres, psychiatrist: "Birth order does not set a destiny, but it is key to reading the emotional score that each child has in their home"
Psychiatrist Lucía Torres discusses how birth order affects emotional dynamics within families, noting that older siblings often bear idealized expectations from parents while younger siblings benefit from more emotional flexibility.