Psychiatry

When it comes to mental health, the fields of psychology and psychiatry are often mentioned interchangeably, leading to confusion regarding…

We are all drawn to a story with a happy ending. We like to believe that the ups follow the downs, that luck is alive and kicking, that merit will always find its reward. I have delayed writing this in hope that my own fairy tale will somehow emerge from…

Ingenuity and know-how are keys to understanding this rare youngster. Action to the STAR, authenticity to the SPHERE, and belonging to the SQUARE, have little worth to the CUBE. While those pursuits are interesting, though a bit odd to this pragmatic child, of greatest importance is competency. Feedback on how…

When I had my first placement as a trainee nurse on a psychiatric ward, I may have been more distressed than the patients. Many of them were psychotic and trapped in a hellscape created by their minds. …

This article isn’t an attack on therapy; it’s a critique of certain problematic aspects of therapy that I’ve personally observed and experienced. It’s a sensitive topic, and I recognize that it’s only my perspective contributing to a much broader discourse. In a society where we value diversity of opinion and…

Look at the joy. It’s beautifully reclined, expressing itself. There used to be lounging on this therapy couch. I’m very sleep-deprived. Have you ever thought about the secret of this couch? Could it be intended for the client to relax? I can hear you saying no. …

…. a pioneering genius, bumbling dilettante, megalomaniac visionary, responsible scientist and just about everything in between… Damion Searls Hermann Rorschach (1884–1922) invented what would become one of the most widely used personality assessment tools. The ‘ink blot test’ emerged from the Swiss psychiatrist’s passion for klecksography — turning inkblots into…

Content warning: This article contains content that may be distressing to readers. Introduction The colonial period (circa 1881 to the 1950s and 1960s) shaped psychiatry and mental illness in Africa. During the colonial period, psychiatrists believed Africans did not suffer from mental disorders like depression. …

During a one-week hiatus, I’ve rethought a few things. I have been writing a book for way too many years and haven’t done much to get it published. Along the way I’ve learned publishing in this new age is no walk in the park. …