mental disease

Why we should stop self-diagnosing ourselves online

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By Tylia Flores The internet impacts many aspects of our lives, including our mental health. Nowadays, you can easily self-diagnose a mental health problem based on online research. But this can lead to incorrect assumptions and incorrect treatments. It is important to seek help from a licensed professional to get an accurate diagnosis and effective … Read more

Community workers may face a shortage of psychiatrists

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A pilot project training lay community members to screen for and resolve common psychiatric disorders, addiction problems and suicide risk promises to offer timely, evidence-based health services to those with little or no access to effective treatment. The current shortage of mental health physicians is driven by increased demand from a population more willing to … Read more