LiveWellTalk - Overcoming Mental Health Challenges

Schizophrenia is part of a group of psychotic disorders that affect the thinking and behavior of people who have them. Out of all psychotic disorders, schizophrenia is one of the most disabling and chronic conditions a person could have –  it’s a lifelong illness and cannot be cured. However, it can be treated with a combination of medications, therapy, and other treatments. In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of schizophrenia, exploring its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and what is the treatment for schizophrenia.  Understanding Schizophrenia What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that disrupts an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behavior. It typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood, although it can occur at any age. People with schizophrenia often experience a distorted perception of reality, making it challenging to differentiate between what is real and what is not. What is it like to have Schizophrenia People who...

Dissociative Disorders Each one of us experiences a kind of system glitch or a temporary blackout of our brain functioning once in a while. For instance, we may find ourselves driving into an unfamiliar place without knowing why, possibly due to our preoccupation with our personal problems. There are times as well when we tend to separate ourselves from the real world due to the fantastic scenes of a great movie we are watching. These scenarios are what we refer to as non-pathological dissociation. These phenomena normally happen infrequently without causing disruptions and disturbances to our normal functioning. Individuals with dissociative disorders, however, experience serious disruptions in memory, identity, and self-perception. Dissociation among these persons usually happens in a span of several minutes to hours leading to disorientation, confusion, and failure to recognize past events in life. What is Dissociation Dissociation is defined as a partial or complete disturbance or ...

Preventing Relapse and Recurrence of Depression Depression is something that tends to return over time even if it is diagnosed initially and has been successfully treated. This fact can prove to be quite discouraging if someone is in the early stage of depression. The fact associated with it can be good news, as relapses/recurrences of depression are common but steps can be taken to minimize the effect and it can even be prevented altogether . Can Depression Recur While there are treatments available for depression , it is important to understand that the illness can come back. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 50 percent of people who have had one episode of depression will have another one at some point in their lives. [ Read the article ] So, relapse and recurrence are common among those with depression , and so, it should not be taken as a single episode and then forgotten. Rather depression is such a kind of a problem that requires you t...