Recently, I was reviewing the literature on tardive dyskinesia, and it struck me how frustrating it must be for patients who develop this disorder - not only because of the symptoms themselves, but also because of the frustration that may be encountered in trying to treat it. This entry will discuss some of the difficulties in treating tardive... Read more
One of the difficulties in long-term management of psychotic illnesses is that of compliance with medications used for the treatment of psychosis and depression. In a previous entry I discussed the issue of taking medication regularly in terms of psychiatric illness in general, but this can be a particular problem in treating depression in... Read more
Question: My mother is 48 years old and exhibiting what appear to be early symptoms of schizophrenia. She is paranoid, delusional, disorganized and irrational. How can I convince her to seek psychiatric help? Every time I try, she attacks me and views me as an enemy. Dr. Ballas: I am sorry to hear about the problems you are facing. ... Read more
Special Communication: World Federation for Mental Health Conference Transcultural Mental Health in a Changing World: Building a Global Response - October 29 - 31, 2007 I recently attended this conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota which was organized by The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). This organization is devoted to... Read more
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