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Why does the ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) procedure work in psychiatric treatment?

asked Sep 18, 2022 in Psychiatry by Altroman (5.4k points)

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Is it unethical for psychologists and psychiatrists to take on clients that other therapists have given up on because they are difficult or time consuming?

asked Sep 18, 2022 in Psychiatry by SeraphicOracle (4.7k points)

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Can you cancel a session with a psychiatrist if something urgent comes up?

asked Sep 18, 2022 in Psychiatry by StellarEnigma (8.7k points)

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Why do I always pace around while waiting (e.g., waiting for bus, friends, parents, or McDonald’s)? Does this signal that I might have some sort of mental illness?

asked Sep 18, 2022 in Psychiatry by sordbonnet (6.4k points)

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What are the risks of ending therapy prematurely for a mental illness? Why is it important to consider these risks before quitting therapy? What should be considered before ending therapy?

asked Sep 17, 2022 in Psychiatry by Ozzy (6.7k points)

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Is going out for vacation or changing your workplace good for mental health?

asked Sep 16, 2022 in Psychiatry by Peter Allen (5.3k points)

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Why is it important for a psychiatrist to ask about family history during an intake evaluation?

asked Sep 16, 2022 in Psychiatry by RadiantVerse (5.7k points)

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If a psychologist/psychiatrist became romantically involved with their client, how would it affect both parties?

asked Sep 15, 2022 in Psychiatry by Roy Smith (5.5k points)

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Can someone who has never experienced mental illness themselves still be an effective counselor for someone with bipolar disorder?

asked Sep 15, 2022 in Psychiatry by QuantumTwilight (7.3k points)

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Why is a writer vulnerable to mental illness?

asked Sep 13, 2022 in Psychiatry by Aura noire (6.8k points)

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What are some techniques or methods used by psychiatrists, psychologists, or therapists to help patients with mental disorders?

asked Sep 13, 2022 in Psychiatry by LuminousTwilight (6.5k points)

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What is the normal reaction to being diagnosed with a mental disorder?

asked Sep 13, 2022 in Psychiatry by JEagan (5.4k points)

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All of my life, ever since I could remember, I struggled, with no genuine reasons, socially. My parents have never taken me to a psychiatrist or got me diagnosed. Could this be the source of all my mental problems?

asked Sep 13, 2022 in Psychiatry by JohnEng (5.7k points)

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John Hinckley Jr. spent most of his life inside a psychiatric ward. Is this a good punishment?

asked Sep 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by Omniscient Polymath (5.9k points)

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Are there any good mental health hospitals?

asked Sep 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by StellarEnigma (4.5k points)

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What is the hardest mental illness to treat?

asked Sep 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by gordon bennett (6.7k points)

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People say I have bipolar disorder and I'm 17 and undiagnosed because of such and I've read studies that have shown that omega 3 acids can stunt development of bipolar disorder, my psychiatrist who's been with me since I was 4 says I have it, can I?

asked Sep 12, 2022 in Psychiatry by Donald Rhodes (6.3k points)

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Does seeing a psychiatrist go on your record?

asked Sep 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by screwfix.natalie (6.3k points)

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Is it wrong to always be thinking about marriage?

asked Sep 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by azas76 (6.0k points)

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What are some examples of mental illnesses that don't involve problems with the brain?

asked Sep 11, 2022 in Psychiatry by Joe the Plumber (5.8k points)