"They put it on forcefully" – Laura crawled under the bed to hide from the caregivers, because she was so scared
Laura recounts her traumatic experiences in a Finnish psychiatric hospital, highlighting the lasting scars left by her treatment.
Psychiatry chief sees it happen: "Unfortunately, there are families that end up in a Bermuda Triangle"
A Danish psychiatry chief reflects on the challenges families face in accessing mental health services, highlighting systemic issues within the psychiatric care system.
Psychiatry Chief: Some Rejected Children and Young People Return and Are Even Worse
A chief of child and youth psychiatry in Copenhagen highlights the alarming trend of rejected children returning in worse conditions, stressing the system’s failure to adequately support these families.
Vilma Andersson's Forensic Psychiatric Examination: 'Lived a Double Life'
A forensic psychiatric examination reveals that Vilma Andersson, suspected of murder, has lived a double life and has a long-standing sexual interest in children, leading to concerns about additional offenses.
Catharina Sørensen does not know if her daughter will ever be healed again
Catharina Sørensen shares her struggles regarding her daughter's mental health issues, highlighting a lengthy battle to receive appropriate psychiatric care.
Only when her daughter began to hear voices did the psychiatric care open up
The article discusses the long and painful journey of a mother, Catharina Sørensen, as she fights for psychiatric care for her daughter, Viola, who experiences severe emotional distress, including hearing voices.
Strong criticism against psychiatry: "Patients are powerless"
A new report reveals significant complaints from psychiatric patients about abuse and inadequate treatment, highlighting their feeling of powerlessness.
11 of 25 perpetrators had contact with psychiatry before the violent crimes
A recent investigation reveals that more than 40% of violent crime perpetrators in Norrbotten, Sweden, had prior contact with psychiatric care.
Thousands of Troubled Children and Youth Can't Even Get on the Waiting List
Many mentally troubled children in Denmark are left without access to psychiatric help due to lengthy waiting lists and a system that denies them support.
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.
Two patients escaped from the Havlíčkův Brod psychiatric hospital in a single day
Two patients escaped from a psychiatric hospital in Havlíčkův Brod, raising concerns over patient security.
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.
Sigrid wrote down every time she was restrained by psychiatry
Sigrid Steen shares her harrowing experiences of being restrained during psychiatric treatment, highlighting the challenges she faced with anorexia.
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.
Fanny, 28, was subjected to forced care - had to sleep in her own blood
The article details Fanny's harrowing experience in psychiatric care, highlighting the negative impact of forced treatments on her mental health.
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.
After the fire at the Prague psychiatric hospital, one patient was resuscitated
A patient at a psychiatric hospital in Prague was resuscitated following a fire incident.
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.
Convicted individuals go free because psychiatric care is full
Dozens of individuals who have been sentenced to psychiatric care in Sweden are currently at large due to overcrowded clinics.
Alarm issues caused all care places to not be able to open
A staffing crisis in the psychiatric sector of Norrbotten, Sweden has led to a shortage of resources and care placements, compromising patient safety.
Employee at the Psychiatry in Umea Stole Patients' Food - Fired
A female healthcare assistant at a psychiatric facility in Umeå has been fired after being caught stealing patients' meals from the refrigerator.
Medicine Now Debates Whether Jealousy Can Be a Real Disease
Psychologists in Sweden are advocating for the categorization of obsessive jealousy as a mental disorder in psychiatry.
Searching for identity in a disorder: psychiatrists warn about the growth of self-diagnosis among adolescents
Psychiatrists are increasingly concerned about adolescents self-diagnosing psychiatric disorders based on internet searches and artificial intelligence interactions.
Youth Psychiatry Awaiting Breakthrough Under Overload
Efforts to accelerate the access of children with mental health issues to psychiatric care in Estonia are facing significant challenges and delays.
Public Prosecutor's Office opens procedure to oversee psychiatric clinic in MS
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Mato Grosso do Sul is initiating a year-long oversight of a psychiatric clinic's treatment of vulnerable patients following reports of involuntary internments.
Reports: The forensic psychiatric examination of Vilma Andersson is complete
Vilma Andersson has completed a forensic psychiatric examination and has been moved to a normal detention facility as investigations continue.
Psychiatry should stop more dangerous individuals
The Swedish government is enhancing psychiatric risk assessments to prevent violent acts by patients, focusing specifically on protecting women from fatal violence by unknown men.
Parties want more criminals to be sentenced to care
Several political parties in Sweden advocate for more criminals to be eligible for compulsory psychiatric care, raising concerns about the potential inefficiency of such measures.
After scrutiny - the head of the forensic psychiatric clinic in Växjö resigns
The head of the forensic psychiatric clinic in Växjö has resigned following serious misconduct revelations and ongoing police investigations.
Manager at forensic psychiatry in Växjö is leaving
The manager of the forensic psychiatric clinic in Växjö has been dismissed following reports of serious security breaches.
Controls in psychiatric networks after 'Rz' article about their unethical practices
Poland's Psychiatric Association has deemed certain practices of psychiatric networks unethical, leading to investigations by the Patient Rights Ombudsman after reports of restrictions on patient referrals.
Sigrun Vilsvik was a guide and mentor for countless child psychiatrists
Sigrun Vilsvik, a prominent figure in child psychiatry, passed away at the age of 91, leaving a legacy as a mentor to many young professionals in the field.
The Psychiatry Foundation is auctioning off elephants in the fight against mental illness
The Psychiatry Foundation is auctioning 30 artistically decorated elephants to raise awareness about mental illness as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
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.
Insurance Fraud in China: Business Model Psychiatry
Psychiatric hospitals in Hubei province are reportedly holding 'long-term patients' to collect insurance money, revealing a shocking case of systemic corruption in China's healthcare system.
Helis Ojala: Money alone won’t heal. Why don’t extra millions shorten the waiting list for child psychiatry?
Helis Ojala discusses the complexities and limitations of Estonia's mental health system for children and adolescents, emphasizing that merely increasing funding is not enough to resolve the lengthy waiting lists for psychiatric care.
Madness is the way of being in reality
The article discusses the psychiatric evaluations labeling Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin as mentally unstable, reflecting on the implications as Trump prepares for a return to the White House in 2024.
The Minister Welcomes SVT's Review of Psychiatry in Norrbotten
Social Minister Jakob Forssmed supports the release of testimonies in psychiatry following SVT's investigation and urges the need to address citizens' questions and concerns.
Ketogenic diet may improve treatment-resistant depression, study shows
A study published in 'JAMA Psychiatry' suggests that the ketogenic diet may help alleviate symptoms of treatment-resistant depression.
‘Major failing’ in psychiatric care before Joel Cauchi stabbed six people at Bondi Junction, coroner finds
A coroner's report concluded that a significant failure in psychiatric care contributed to Joel Cauchi's relapse and subsequent stabbings at Bondi Junction in 2024, prompting recommendations for improvements in New South Wales' mental health system.
Mental Illnesses: When the Therapist Comes Home
The KBO-Isar-Amper-Klinikum, one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in Germany, offers diverse therapies and supports around 2.5 million people with conditions like depression, trauma, schizophrenia, addiction, and dementia.
Forced closing of suspects in a psychiatric hospital. Unconstitutional regulations
The Constitutional Tribunal responded to a legal question regarding the constitutionality of regulations concerning the immediate execution of a court decision to place a suspect in a closed psychiatric facility, which arose during a disciplinary case involving a judge.
Unethical practices in private psychiatric networks. 'Rzeczpospolita' obtained contracts
The article explores the restrictions imposed on doctors by commercial psychiatric networks, the Polish Psychiatric Society's condemnation of these practices as unethical, and the opinions of psychiatrists regarding clauses in contracts with private clinics, alongside the positions of Lux Med and PsychoMedic.pl on accusations of limiting patient referrals outside the network.
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.
"Maybe he's still playing the card that he prefers psychiatry over prison"
The trial against Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius and her correspondence with the sex offender Epstein is putting pressure on the Norwegian royal family, raising questions about the validity of the monarchy, according to royal expert Jürgen Worlitz.
The Lack of Psychiatrists Forces People to Seek Help from Apps
Due to a shortage of psychiatrists, many Estonians are turning to mental health apps for assistance, as traditional free psychiatry appointments are no longer available.
Nuri drove a psychiatric patient with a taxi – was going to bomb the hospital
A report reveals that police are often used as taxis by the region to transport psychiatric patients in Sundsvall, indicating reliance on standard taxi services for patient transportation without proper oversight.