Living With Psychosis - Recovery and Wellbeing

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Bringing together a number of pioneering thinkers and workers ni the field of psychosis, this book provides an interrogation of 'official theories' surrounding schizophrenia and examines the range of ways in which psychosis can be thought about and worked with. In Blink, critically acclaimed author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell hopes to revolutionize your understanding of how you (and others) think. Why, for example, are some people exceptionally fast decision-makers, when others choke under pressure? Why does “following your gut” work perfectly for some, while others fall short? And do situational variables like our immediate surroundings affect our abilities to make these decisions?

Humanity’s success as a species has developed in leaps and bounds during our relatively short time on Earth. Many people have hypothesized what might be the cause of these advancements: is it our strength, intellect, curiosity, or something else completely? Authors — and husband-and-wife duo — Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods believe in the latter, making the case in this book that humanity’s progression is actually because of our “friendliness”. Guided service For anyone who would benefit from a tailored plan and expert help to navigate their mental health journey Outside Mental Health: Voices and Visions of Madness reveals the human side of mental illness. In this remarkable collection of interviews and essays, therapist, Madness Radio host, and schizophrenia survivor Will Hall asks, "What does it mean to be called crazy in a crazy world?" More than 60 voices of psychiatric patients, scientists, journalists, doctors, activists, and artists create a vital new conversation about empowering the human spirit by transforming society. News and Media Advice, referral, and expert comment for reporting on mental health issues and suicideThe word psychosis is usually used to refer to an experience. It is a symptom of certain mental health problems rather than a diagnosis itself.

Peer Group Chat Weekly online discussions, guided by SANE peer support workers and supported by counsellors. Aside from a urinary toxicology screen, a standard medical workup can help to rule out non-psychiatric causes of psychosis, as well as some additional tests if clinical suspicion permits. These may include:

5. The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg

We need to realize that it is our world that is crazy, and those of us who lose our minds might just be having a sane reaction to an insane situation. We need to listen to the voices of people diagnosed with mental illness, not push us into the shadows. Today I’m deeply inspired to see more and more people questioning what it means to be called crazy in a crazy world, and believe we can push past the failed treatments of pharma and psychiatry and bring in a new way to respond to “madness.” Along with medications, cognitive behavioral therapy can play an integral role in the treatment of patients with psychotic symptoms. [24] Like William James before him, Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was prescient in his caution about reducing human suffering to the chemical interactions of the brain. This “medical materialism” and “psychology without the psyche” sees people as mere neurological machines prone to breakdown. Instead, Jung’s enduring ideas view humans as living, growing processes, actively creating symbols and meanings in the push towards greater wholeness and creative expression. As with any other medical or psychiatric condition, the interview is of the utmost importance for guiding the treatment plan. As usual, one starts by obtaining a thorough history. The history should include but is not limited to the following: timeline and severity of symptoms, prior psychiatric history/conditions, hospitalizations, previous medical history/conditions, medications taken (psychiatric and non-psychiatric), history of substance use, detailed social history, history of trauma (emotional, physical, sexual), suicidal ideation with prior attempts, auditory/visual hallucinations. The clinician should also be able to recognize the psychiatric patient may not always be able to give themost concise history due to their underlying condition. Antipsychotics have also been shown to be most effective in treating the psychotic symptoms of drug-induced psychosis, mania, delirium, [19] the psychotic features of depression, as well as the psychotic features of dementia and other neurologic conditions. Of course, beyond acute psychosis, treating the underlying cause is always an appropriate course of action.