Navigating Difficult Conversations: How Palliative Doctors Guide End-of-Life Talks
Introduction: The Art of Conversation in Life’s Final Chapter Imagine sitting across from a loved one during their most vulnerable moment, knowing every word exchanged matters deeply. Now, picture that your role is to address the unspoken yet looming topic of their life’s conclusion. This is the daily reality for palliative care doctors who must […]
Decoding the Mental Maze: An Exploration of Trauma, Dissociation, and Cognitive Functioning in Psychiatric Patients
— Introduction Imagine waking up every day to a world where parts of your own mind feel distant and disconnected. It’s like living in a constant state of déjà vu, with memories and emotions slipping through your fingers like sand. For many people struggling with complex psychiatric conditions, this unsettling experience is a daily reality. […]
Coloring the Mind: Exploring Psychodynamic Group Art Therapy in Acute Psychotic Episodes
Introduction Imagine a swirling storm of thoughts, emotions, and perceptions so potent that it drowns out reality. This can be an everyday reality for someone experiencing an acute psychotic episode. However, rather than confronting such formidable inner turmoil with medications alone, a new canvas for healing is being unfurled—psychodynamic group art therapy. This colorful intervention […]
Facing Fears: Validating the Surgical Fear Questionnaire for a Smoother Elective Surgery Experience**
— Introduction: Navigating the Emotional Maze Before Surgery Imagine you are about to board a roller coaster for the first time. Your heart races, your mind anticipates the thrill, yet a lingering fear holds you back. Now, replace the roller coaster with a looming surgical procedure. This is the reality for many patients awaiting elective […]
Illuminating the Shadows: Understanding Suicidal Risks in Mental Health Disability
Introduction: Unraveling Lives at the Edge Imagine the quiet moments of despair experienced by individuals whose mental health conditions have not only clouded their minds but have also pushed them toward the margins of society. For those on a disability pension due to common mental disorders (CMD), life can be an unending battle of challenges. […]
The Silent Crisis: Untangling the Patterns of Hospital Readmissions
Introduction: Breaking Free from the Hospital Cycle Imagine being in a hospital bed, yearning to leave, and despite a doctor’s advice, signing a form to go home early—the promise of freedom too tantalizing to resist. For many, especially those grappling with complex health issues, being discharged from a hospital against medical advice (AMA) can seem […]