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How long do your appointments with your psychiatrist last?

answered May 26, 2023 in Psychiatry by dual193 (6.0k points)

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What would happen if a psychiatrist found out that one of his patients was also seeing another psychiatrist for a different issue?

answered May 25, 2023 in Psychiatry by PH1L8OB (6.3k points)

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Did Socrates ever have an opinion on modern psychiatry?

answered May 25, 2023 in Psychiatry by Esined (8.6k points)

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Do psychiatrists use a stethoscope for treating patients?

answered May 25, 2023 in Psychiatry by wilding (8.3k points)

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Does the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) mention the trait of sensitive processing sensitivity (HSP) so that its characteristics are considered when making a diagnosis?

answered May 24, 2023 in Psychiatry by DilogGroup (5.3k points)

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Is it ever okay to diagnose yourself with depression?

answered May 24, 2023 in Psychiatry by RolandK (6.8k points)

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Why does it feel like our mental illness is getting worse when it is actually getting better?

answered May 24, 2023 in Psychiatry by HEYHOLETSGO (6.4k points)

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What is it like being admitted into a psychiatric hospital for the first time? What should you bring with you and what not to do there?

answered May 24, 2023 in Psychiatry by Nicko14 (5.7k points)

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Are people with mental illnesses better off living with their families?

answered May 24, 2023 in Psychiatry by Charlie85 (6.9k points)

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When a number was given of people with mental illnesses in the US, it was roughly 60 million of people, who sought help, but what would be your estimate of number of people with mental illness who did NOT seek help because of the stigma?

answered May 23, 2023 in Psychiatry by nicknuv (6.9k points)

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What are some major controversies within psychiatry that people should know?

answered May 23, 2023 in Psychiatry by Gladys (4.7k points)

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What's the difference between hyperfixation and obsession? What are some signs an ADHDer might also have OCD? (Asking for a friend who has ADHD, but unsure whether comorbid OCD also applies)

answered May 22, 2023 in Psychiatry by okocala (7.2k points)

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Why do some people get better and others don't when they have the same mental illness?

answered May 22, 2023 in Psychiatry by NebulaFlare (5.5k points)

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How much does a psychiatrist earn in USA?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by JMH (7.5k points)

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Why don't the certified clinical professionals (psychologists/psychiatrists) reach out to the Cluster B's on Quora?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by DMcPeake (5.8k points)

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What are the things mentally ill people can’t do?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by rcplumber (7.4k points)

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What qualifies you to prescribe Xanax from a psychiatrist?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by QuantumFlare (5.2k points)

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What types of trauma cause BPD?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by Nigel Heather (5.2k points)

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What are some questions you can ask your psychiatrist to ensure they are prescribing the correct medications for you? How can you tell your psychiatrist if you think another medication would be better for you?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by AlexD (5.4k points)

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Are there any mental illnesses that can be summed up as a lack of emotion?

answered May 21, 2023 in Psychiatry by Peter208 (7.6k points)

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