LAIs & Their Role in Schizophrenia
Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotics (LAIs) and their role in Schizophrenia: A Game Changer (Truly) These medications are administered through injections that release the antipsychotic medication slowly over an extended period of time. LAIs provide a consistent and reliable delivery of medication, ensuring that the therapeutic effects are maintained over several weeks or months. One of the […]
Schizophrenia and Insight: An Estranged Love Story
Insight is a complex construct in schizophrenia that has links to other symptom dimensions.
Expressed Emotions and their Role in Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia & Expressed Emotions: Discover how caregiver attitudes (warmth, hostility, etc.) impact relapse risk & recovery in this mental illness. Learn how positive interactions can benefit patients.
Can Marijuana Smoking Cause Psychosis?
Marijuana & psychosis: Studies link high THC use to increased risk, especially for young users. Media needs a balanced approach, highlighting both risks and ongoing research.
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
This blog is a part of our series to develop a detailed understanding of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is known for its typical symptoms. These symptoms have been typically portrayed in a stigmatised manner, which has lead to people associating words like “mad”, “cuckoo’s” etc. with this illness. One of the most fascinating symptoms of schizophrenia is known […]
Introduction to Schizophrenia. Early Signs and Symptoms and Age of Presentation.
Schizophrenia is the prototype psychiatric illness. It is the most feared due to its incorrect media and folklore portrayal. Schizophrenia refers to a split between thinking and behaviour. Over the past few decades there has been a considerable change in the way we define it. Schizophrenia is defined as a disorder of reality orientation. What this […]
Melatonin: Hype or Reality
Recently because of the renewed interest in the use natural medication for treatment of various illness and disease states, melatonin has been garnering a lot of limelight. Sleep disorders are amongst the most common ailments suffered by a majority of people. Sleep disorders can vary in intensity and duration, and can be continuous or intermittent. […]
Counselling: Is it the solution to all my problems?
Counseling offers a valuable path to self-discovery and problem resolution, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn more.
Sleeping Pills? Will I get addicted to them?
Exploring the truth about sleeping pills: Unveiling the potential for addiction and the full picture behind their use for a well-informed perspective on managing sleep issues.
What’s the role of genetics in mental illness development?
Explore the connection between genetics and environment in mental health, acknowledging the significant role of genetic variations while emphasizing the crucial impact of upbringing, experiences, and social interactions.