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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 9 minutes This AI Assisted summary is fully traceable to the source document, ensuring transparency and accountability. Nobody in their right mind has the time to read all of 302 pages. Therefore, AI was used to assist. There may be errors in this publication. Readers must check all page …
catastrophic, culture, failure, harm, insight, learning, lessons, management, mistakes
Formal Thought Disorder
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 52 minutes Formal Thought Disorder (FTD) is one of the most compelling and confounding syndromes in psychiatry. It represents not a problem with what a patient believes (the content of thought, such as delusions), but a profound disruption in the structure, form, and flow of their thinking and communication. …
assessment, diagnosis, disorder, mental state, psychiatry, standards, thinking, thought
Mental State Examination – what’s that?
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 21 minutes The mental state examination sits at the heart of psychiatric practice. It is both a clinical skill and a professional responsibility. Yet it remains one of the most poorly executed aspects of psychiatric assessment across all levels of experience. Persons in higher management would do well to …
The Clinical Viability of Tryptamine-Based Pharmacotherapy for Major Depressive and Mood Disorders
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 21 minutes The field of mental health treatment is witnessing a surge of interest in psychedelic compounds, and Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is at the forefront of this movement. However, for those following the headlines, it is essential to understand the current status: DMT-based medicines are not yet approved or commercially …
depression, DMT, medication, psychiatry, research, risk, treatment
Section 63 Investigated
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Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 18 minutes Section 63 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) is one of the most powerful and often controversial provisions in English mental health law. It grants Responsible Clinicians the authority to administer medical treatment to patients detained even if the patient refuses or objects to that …
health, law, manifestation, physical, psychiatry, S63, section 63, treatment
The Digital Blind Spot and an Unmanageable Risk
Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 5 minutes The discourse surrounding internet access in secure hospitals is often framed as a simple balance between rehabilitative opportunity and potential risk. The benefits are self-evident and align with the core principles of recovery. They include maintaining family ties, managing personal affairs, and preparing for a digital society. …
Upward bullying: under-recognised in health services
Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 11 minutes When people speak of ‘bullying’ at the workplace unknowingly they are referring to one type of bullying, called “downward bullying.” This is where a person in a position of authority abuses their power usually to suborodinate workers or those are a similar level. A growing body of …
Applied Sleep Science: Practical Techniques Explored
Estimated reading time at 200 wpm: 7 minutes Sleep is a universal biological necessity, yet its inner workings remain a source of fascination and mystery. Far from being a simple state of rest, sleep is an active and vital period of maintenance for the brain. This article drills into the core science of what makes …