5 stories tagged #Psychiatric Care

  1. Donkey Therapy: A Paris Hospital's Unique Prescription for Mental Health
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    Donkey Therapy: A Paris Hospital's Unique Prescription for Mental Health

    Ville-Evrard hospital near Paris uses donkeys in mental health therapy, with patients reporting reduced anxiety and improved well-being.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. Mental Illness Is the Top Pregnancy Complication, Yet Care Remains Uneven
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    Mental Illness Is the Top Pregnancy Complication, Yet Care Remains Uneven

    A perinatal psychiatrist reveals how common mental illness is during pregnancy and the postpartun period, and why the system fails to adequately screen and treat it.

    3w ago 1 min read
  3. Light Therapy Revolutionizes Psychiatric Care, Reduces Aggression
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    Light Therapy Revolutionizes Psychiatric Care, Reduces Aggression

    Innovative use of amber lighting in psychiatric wards significantly improves patient outcomes and reduces aggressive behavior by regulating circadian rhythms.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. NSW Mental Health Crisis: Escaped Patients Lead to Tragedies
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    NSW Mental Health Crisis: Escaped Patients Lead to Tragedies

    Escaped mental health patients in NSW linked to murder and fatal car crash expose critical failures in the state's psychiatric care system.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. New Study Reveals Over Half of Borderline Personality Disorder Patients Suffer Alcohol Use Disorders
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    New Study Reveals Over Half of Borderline Personality Disorder Patients Suffer Alcohol Use Disorders

    A significant meta-analysis shows a 55% prevalence of alcohol use disorders in individuals with borderline personality disorder, underscoring the need for integrated treatment.

    3mo ago 1 min read