Society Building and Mental Health

Society Building and Mental Health

2 years ago

We are all noticing that accomplishing proper mental health is not an individual task. The trends in society and the manipulation of segments of it have a direct correlation to our own individual health. We are seeing how concerns about justice, sexuality, spirituality, morality, economics have direct correlations to the broader concept of mental health. In the past two decades there was an emphasis on solving the brain malfunction leading to complete eradication of psychiatric illnesses!! Fortunately we’re beginning to move away from this reductionist and simplistic approach and beginning to see that there are much bigger forces interacting at various levels. I like the current emphasis on addressing some of the societal issues in providing a better environment for the individual to thrive. There’s been a series of  wonderful worldwide conferences from the Baha’i community that have been emphasizing building societies based on unity, justice, spirituality, an attitude of service, and a holistic healthy approach to the individual and society.

How do I know if I have ADHD?
How do I know if I have ADHD?
6 years ago

One of the more challenging aspects of my my work as a psychiatrist is when patients with good intentions come in to the office with a self-diagnosis of ADHD.  They are completely convinced af...

The Complex World of Psychiatric Diagnoses and Treatment: Why They Aren't "One Size Fits All"
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1 year ago

As a psychiatrist, I am well aware that the world of mental health is often far more complex than other medical disciplines. Psychiatric diagnoses and treatments can't always be treated like...

Ketamine as an Antidepressant
Ketamine as an Antidepressant
6 years ago

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