In Jungian analysis, the development of these symptoms in a 10-year-old child represents a "lowering of the mental level" ( abaissement du niveau mental), where the ego becomes too weak to filter out intense contents from the unconscious. Jung viewed psychosis not as "nonsense," but as a highly symbolic attempt by the psyche to compensate for a deep-seated lack of balance. The NBA Player Obsession (The Hero Archetype): Jung would see this as a manifestation of the Hero Archet

Key Takeaways Individuals with SSDs experience significant disability, compounded by treatment-resistant symptoms and physical health multimorbidity, leading to a premature mortality gap. Physical activity offers dual benefits for physical and mental health, improving cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and mental health outcomes in individuals with SSDs. Barriers to PA engagement include individual and environmental factors, but fostering autonomous motivation and

Wonder drugs” for opioid use disorder look different on the streets than in medical journals. Key points Medications for opioid use disorder have downsides that don't appear in most of the medical literature. Fentanyl use is up even though overdose deaths are down. Full-abstinence recovery is both possible and beneficial for many patients. Nearly all Americans are aware of the U.S. opioid crisis. Overdose deaths increased sixfold between 2003 and 2023, from 12,940 to 79,358.

Key Takeaways Social media spreads misinformation about ADHD, leading to stigma, underdiagnosis, and inadequate treatment, especially in adults. ADHD involves impaired response inhibition, with diverse presentations often misunderstood, affecting diagnosis and treatment. The Psychiatric Times' Special Report provides evidence-based resources to counter misinformation and promote accurate understanding. Professionals should use evidence-based resources to guide discussions and

Alkaloid 7-hydroxymitragynine: What is it, and what are the risks? Keypoint: Kratom is an herbal extract that comes from the leaves of a tree in Southeast Asia. Kratom-7 OH is a synthetic form of kratom that is highly potent. Kratom-7 OH has risks similar to opioids. Kratom, a Southeast Asian tree in the coffee family, has become widely available in the United States in various forms for several years now. It is often sold at convenience stores, gas stations, and online. As a

David Beuther, MD, PhD, isn’t quite sure how to define his presence on social media. He’s online regularly, but he’s not publishing posts or sending friend request. Instead he’s observing, what is being discussed online related to healthcare. While he’s often encouraged by the availability of helpful information that is shared by reliable sources, he’s equally worried how quickly misinformation and unsubstantiated claims can spread — often to those who should instead be recei

How neuroinflammation is misdiagnosed and mistreated by clinicians. Key points Kids with inflamed brains are misdiagnosed with behavior problems instead of neuroimmune conditions. Standard intakes miss infections, flares, and neuroimmune red flags that precede “sudden” psychiatric decline. Before labeling kids, we must rule out neuroinflammation and treat the immune system, not just the behavior. Our children are sitting in therapy offices with inflamed brains. Psychiatrists

A familiar diagnostic tool also has other uses, including in the brain. Key points Successful detection of enemy submarines paved the way for the use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis. Low-intensity ultrasound’s gentle warming is used to treat damaged muscles A high-intensity focused beam may become a treatment option for Parkinson’s disease. As with deep brain stimulation, attempts will be made to establish a wider use in psychiatry. Medical ultrasound is widely known. Card

Every child acts out from time to time, arguing with their parents, breaking rules, or pushing boundaries. These behaviors are frequently considered normal part of growing up. However, if a child consistently exhibits patterns of aggression, deception, defiance, or violation of others' rights, this may indicate a more serious mental health condition known as Conduct Disorder. Understanding conduct disorder is critical for parents, educators, and caregivers. Early identificat

Key points The U.S. mental health care crisis continues to worsen. Medicine is not likely to voluntarily correct its focus on physical disease, nor its profit motives. Only an angry public can overcome the chronic inertia. Americans have lived with a mental health crisis for as long as most of us can remember. And for just as long, medicine has been warned of two urgent fixes. First, the system must produce more psychiatrists. Second, medical education must prepare primary ca

Key Takeaways Adolescents' intentional overdose attempts are more frequent at night and linked to recent screen use. Both prescription...

TOPLINE: A substantial proportion of teens who identified as sexual and gender minorities were exposed to suicidal behavior and ideation...