As of late, I've been considering how schizoaffective disorder works. Schizoaffective disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by recurring abnormal mood and psychotic components.
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PBS interview about involuntary treatment for mental illness
PBS published an interview about a law in the state of California that promotes involuntary treatment for mental illness. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec12/lauraslaw_12-26.html In this interview, a range of opinions are expressed, and I find it to be more palatable than the New York Times article that I read yesterday. Even so, I would like to add some comments in […]
Why Diagnosing Adam Lanza Is A Problem
Augie Pantellas, a sixth-grader from Broomall, Pa., got quiet when he heard that the man who killed 27 people in Connecticut on Friday may have had Asperger’s syndrome. Augie, too, has Asperger’s. His mother, Michelle, could tell he was contemplating the news, comparing himself with Adam Lanza. “I turned to him immediately and told him, […]
Problems With A New Mood Disorder
Neuroskeptic has an interesting post about a new diagnosis, CMDD. Categorized as a Mood Disorder in the new, upcoming DSM, experts are calling out reasons why this may be a bad diagnosis, especially for children. Go to Neuroskeptic to read more.
Neologism | Encyclopedia of Psychology – Psych Central
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