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Low energy, blues, or depression: How do you tell the difference?

Psychiatry

Low energy, blues, or depression: How do you tell the difference?

27 Oct 2024 • 1 Like

What is low energy?Low energy, or fatigue, is a common experience that affects people of all ages. It can be described as a temporary feeling of tiredness or lack of motivation. Unlike depression,...

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10 natural supplements that can transform your mental health

Psychiatry

10 natural supplements that can transform your mental health

10 Oct 2024 • 2 Likes

The brain is a complex organ that requires a steady supply of nutrients to function properly. Deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals can disrupt neurotransmitter production, influence hormone...

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Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

Psychiatry

Transference and countertransference in psychoanalysis

10 Jun 2024 • 1 Like

A transfer of emotions? Psychoanalysis, a discipline founded by Sigmund Freud in the early 20th century, explores the depths of the human mind with the aim of understanding the unconscious...

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Mental Health: How to Prepare Well for Your First Therapy Session?

Psychiatry

Mental Health: How to Prepare Well for Your First Therapy Session?

24 Nov 2023 • 2 Likes

How to set your goals for therapy?Setting goals for therapy is essential, as it provides a clear direction and purpose for the therapeutic journey. Firstly, establishing specific goals helps you and...

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Suicide survivor: “One more suicide is one too many.”

Suicide survivor: “One more suicide is one too many.”

26 Apr 2023 • 2 Likes

Hello Heather, First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?My name is Heather Michelle Funk Palacios. I’m married to Raul Palacios and we have two boys, DJ, Sophomore college; Andy senior...

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Seasonal affective disorder: everything there is to know!

Psychiatry

Seasonal affective disorder: everything there is to know!

29 Jan 2023

What is seasonal affective disorder? According to the DSM V, the 5th and the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, SAD is defined as a depressive episode with a...

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Mental health: “You need to surround yourself with a team of caring professionals"

Mental health: “You need to surround yourself with a team of caring professionals"

13 Apr 2022 • 3 Likes

Hello Camille, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Camille, I'm 28 years old and I've been dealing with bipo...

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What is serotonin syndrome?

Psychiatry

What is serotonin syndrome?

24 Mar 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is serotonin? Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, i.e. a substance that transmits information throughout the body. It is synthesised from an amino acid: tryptophan and has many roles. Serotonin is...

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Panic attacks: What are they and how to cope?

Psychiatry

Panic attacks: What are they and how to cope?

22 Feb 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

What is a panic attack? Are they different than anxiety attacks? Panic attacks are the primary symptoms of panic disorder, but can occur with other mental health conditions, such as anxiety...

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How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

12 Feb 2022 • 6 Likes

Who can be affected by mental health conditions? Our mental well-being depends on our ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and interactions with others, but also on social, cultural,...

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Exercise: Can it help to treat depression?

Psychiatry

Exercise: Can it help to treat depression?

31 Jan 2022 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

When you have a mental health condition like anxiety or depression, exercise can seem like the last thing you want to do. But, if you can find motivation, physical activity can make a big difference...

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What is mental decompensation?

Psychiatry

What is mental decompensation?

22 Nov 2021

What is decompensation?The term "decompensation" refers to when a bodily structure or system, previously in balance (compensated), becomes unbalanced (decompensated), causing symptoms to appear. The...

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