psychiatry
Scenes from My Time in a Psychiatric Hospital
After a series of manic episodes, I was admitted to the Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Anne in Paris. That's where I met a nymphomaniac, a medium and the reincarnation of Christ.
Why Your Next Relationship Probably Won't Be Any Better Than Your Current One
Psychiatrist Adelheid Kastner thinks ending a relationship just because you think you can do better is a bad idea.
How People Deal with Their Nervous Breakdowns
Losing your mind is painful, but it's also a pain in the ass.
We Asked An Expert if One Pill Can Have Lasting Effects on the Brain
Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bailly basically said 'yes'.
Is Obesity a Psychological or Physical Problem?
David Cameron wants to cut people's benefits if they don't seek treatment for their obesity, but does the NHS recognise that overeating can be caused by underlying psychological issues, rather than biological ones?
This Is the Reality of Living With M.E.
M.E. doesn't just mean "being tired all the time" – the brain can't connect properly to the spinal nerve tracts and so fails to control vital bodily functions. It's time we started taking it seriously.
What You Call Depression I Call the Truth
Does the truth really set you free, or does it only fuck you up?
What It's Like to Have a Suicidal Best Friend
I am frustrated that her medications don't work, the doctors can't seem to help her, and neither can I.
We Asked an Aviation Psychiatry Expert Why Pilots Might Have Psychotic Breaks
Why would someone like copilot Andreas Lubitz crash a plane deliberately when he seemed so healthy and happy?
Could This Cocaine Antidote Help Addicts Get Better by Ruining Drugs?
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have stumbled upon a compound that essentially negates the effects of cocaine.
Could Depression Actually Be Nothing More Than an Allergic Reaction?
New research suggests that depression may be a reaction to inflammation within the body. But will shifting the blame from the head to the body affect the stigma that still exists?