Community management linked to low antipsychotic discontinuation in schizophrenia
A cross-sectional survey in Chengdu found a 4.1% discontinuation rate and flagged practical, modifiable risks. A survey of 1,531 people with schizophrenia under community management in Chengdu, China found a low medication discontinuation rate of 4.1%. Discontinuation was more likely when illness stability was weaker, insight was poorer, side effects were noticeable, or follow-up was […]
Calmer Minds at the Bedside: How Mindfulness Reduced “Showing Up But Not Fully There” Among ICU Nurses
When Showing Up Isn’t the Same as Being There: ICU Nursing and the Hidden Cost of Presenteeism In intensive care units, nurses carry the weight of life-and-death decisions while navigating alarms, complex protocols, and rotating shifts. In this setting, simply coming to work is not the same as being fully present. Psychologists call this gap […]
When Mindfulness Meets Movement Online: What Lasts a Year Later for People Living With Chronic Pain
Why a Screen-Based Class Could Change Someone’s Pain Story Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt—it reshapes how people sleep, move, work, and connect. Many want help that fits into real life: something flexible, low-cost, and accessible from home. That is why online programs have grown, blending skills like mindfulness with gentle exercise to help people manage […]
Psilocybin and Mindfulness: A Breakthrough in Alleviating Frontline Healthcare Workers’ Stress
Introduction: Exploring New Frontiers in Mental Health Imagine being a frontline healthcare worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, with relentless work hours, the constant pressure of critical care, and the omnipresent threat of a rapidly spreading virus. The emotional and psychological toll has been staggering, exacerbating issues of depression and burnout amongst these essential workers. Traditional […]
Challenging the Myth: Families Aren’t Hard to Reach, Just Misunderstood – Insights from New ADHD Parenting Study
Introduction: Reimagining Support for Families of Children with ADHD The term ‘hard to reach’ often conjures images of families living in remote areas or cloaked in secrecy, veiled from the helping hands of support systems. But what if the notion that these families are elusive is, in fact, a myth? The recent research paper, Families […]
Unveiling the Complex World of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatments: Insights from an All-Encompassing Study
— Introduction: The Silent Struggle Under the Skin Picture waking up each day to a chronic, painful skin condition that seems to defy treatment. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a lesser-known skin ailment, does just that for thousands of people. Characterized by small but excruciating lumps under the skin, usually in high-friction areas like the armpits and […]
Navigating Hope: Unlocking a Novel Pathway to Heal Suicidal Ideation through EMDR
Introduction: Exploring Uncharted Waters in Mental Health In the ever-complex landscape of mental health, where does one find refuge when the storm of suicidal thoughts threatens to capsize the boat of life? In recent years, a beacon of hope has emerged in the form of a novel therapeutic intervention known as Eye Movement Desensitization and […]
Unlocking Cognitive Clarity: Navigating Cognitive Interventions in Chronic Kidney Disease
Introduction: A Journey into Uncharted Waters of the Mind Imagine struggling with memory lapses and foggy thinking in everyday life. For millions facing chronic kidney disease (CKD), these cognitive challenges are more than occasional hiccups—they’re persistent hurdles. Cognitive impairment, often overshadowed by more visible symptoms, can drastically affect quality of life, making routine tasks overwhelming. […]
Conversations for Change: Understanding Tuberculosis Treatment Through Digital Dialogue
## Introduction Imagine battling a disease every day, but your ally in this fight is not a doctor you see once a week, but rather a small device you carry in your pocket. This is the reality for many people with tuberculosis (TB), who rely on digital adherence technologies (DATs) to help them stick to […]
Understanding the Emotional Scale of Intimate Partner Violence: A New Perspective
Introduction: A New Lens on Intimate Partner Dynamics Why do some intervention programs for intimate partner violence (IPV) work while others fall short? It’s a perplexing question occupying the minds of psychological researchers, therapists, and concerned individuals worldwide. The full complexities of IPV cannot be overstated, given its deep emotional, psychological, and sometimes even generational […]