The psychiatric matrix develops the politically proper victim

So let’s take a quick trip of the root: psychiatry, in all its magnificence. In 2012, the Psychiatric Times reported that the latest edition of the bible of mental disorders, the DSM-V, would make sorrow a mental disorder. Particularly, a moms and dad who deeply …See all stories on this topic

Cosmetic surgeons, fearing violence, turn to psychiatry to screen patients

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Research determines useful markers of brain excitability that could track medication effect

Current analysis of human electrocorticogram data reveal a link in between order in neuron activity and excitability in the brain, which might promote less invasive, and thus more flexible, monitoring of treatment for conditions such as epilepsy. “Modifications in …See all stories on this topic

Richter Trial: Psychiatrist to affirm Tuesday as trial resumes

The Tucson couple deals with multiple charges, including kidnapping. Dr. John Leipsic, the Director of Youngster and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, is set up to testify for the prosecution on Tuesday. The state is expected to rest its case …See all stories on this topic

The Divided Laing, Arcola Theatre

RD (“Ronnie”) Laing was a generally eccentric 1960s master. A Scottish psychiatrist who was among the leading lights of the anti-psychiatry movement, his 1960 timeless The Divided Self helped a whole generation to a much deeper understanding of mental disorder …See all stories on this subject