Is it Psychiatric illness or an overactive thyroid?

Millions of people have an overactive thyroid gland. Many don’t know it. This condition, known as hyperthyroidism, occurs more often in women than in men. Since the thyroid gland controls the body’s metabolism, an overactive thyroid puts the body into overdrive. Some of the signs and symptoms of an overactive thyroid include: Heat intolerance. A […]

Are We All Schizophrenic? Delusions – Hallucinations

The ignorance in the public understanding of schizophrenia and related disorders is shockingly poor, with a survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness indicating that 64% of Americans are unable to recognize its symptoms or incorrectly think the symptoms include split or multiple personalities. Misunderstanding schizophrenia is a key driver of the stigmatization of […]

Habits of genuinely charming people

1. They willinglyعن طيب خاطر show a little vulnerability ضعف.  Charming people don’t try to win any unstated competitions with people they meet. In fact, they actively try to lose. They’re complimentary. They’re impressed. They’re even willing to admit a weakness or a failure. It’s really easy. Say you meet a would-be Donald Trump and he […]

sub-typing of depression in clinical settings

Dr. Adel Serag is a senior consultant psychiatrist in Fakeeh hospital and Senior Consultant and fellow of psychiatry , Institute of psychiatry, Ain Shams University. A review lecture about the sub-typing of depression and how this will affect positively in clinical description and hence probably the medication. The lecture was given April 2015 during 11th […]

Problems of Mental illness Stigma and co-morbidity

Norman Sartorius, M.D., M.A., D.P.M., Ph.D., FRC. Psych. Dr Norman Sartorius, MD, MA, DPM, PhD, FRCPsych, obtained his M.D. in Zagreb (Croatia). He specialized in neurology and psychiatry and subsequently obtained a Masters Degree and a Doctorate in psychology (Ph.D.). He carried out clinical work and research and taught at graduate and postgraduate levels at […]

How to detox your body at home:

Detox your body 1. Start your day with a glass of birch sap. Loaded with vitamin C, birch sap is a sweet liquid from birch stress. I find that this drinking this helps me feel lighter and refreshed. 2. Eat foods rich in potassium citrate. They can help alkalize the body. Opt for prunes, avocados, […]

Long term treatment of Schizophrenia: Dr. Mohamed Swuidan

Dr. Mohammad Alsuwaidan is an assistant professor of psychiatry at both Kuwait University and the University of Toronto, where he is cross-appointed to the divisions of Brain Therapeutics and Philosophy, Humanities and Educational Scholarship. He is the Founding Director of the Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital.     Research review of […]

Translational Psychiatry from bench to side bed

Translational Psychiatry from bench to side bed Translational Psychiatry from bench to side bed, a lecture given by Prof. Dr. Afaf Hamed , April 2015, In I11th Psychiatricinternational congress in Jeddah Afaf Hamed Khalil Current Post Professor of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University Sub-Specialty General Adult, Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry

DSM 5 – Fully expalined -Task Force Members

  Darrel A. REGIER Darrel A. Regier, M.D., M.P.H. Director, APA Division of Research Executive Director, APIRE Vice-Chair, DSM-V Task Force American Psychiatric Association Virginia, USA Email: [email protected] Regier, M.D., M.P.H has served for the past ten years as Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education (APIRE), as well as Director, […]

4 Exercises For Sciatica Pain Relief

Sciatica is more than just a literal pain in the butt (and back and legs). When it strikes, it can cause misery and debilitating pain, instantly putting a damper on your life. The sciatic nerve runs right through the piriformis, a tiny but powerful muscle deep in your glutes that helps laterally rotate your hips. […]

strengthen your core

These simple items can help you You needn’t spend a cent on fancy equipment to get a good workout. A standing core workout and floor core workout rely on body weight alone. With the help of some simple equipment, you can diversify and ramp up your workouts . To start, consider buying only what you […]

من هو الانسان الطبيعي الخالي من الأمراض النفسية

يقولون انه الانسان القادر على العمل و العطاء و الانتاج أو يكون الانسان القادر على حب البشر والعمل من أجلهم واستقبال حبهم له أو يكون الانسان الموازن في أفكاره و مشاعره و سلوكياته أو الانسان الواقعي الذي يعمل و يعيش على أرض الواقع و اختلف العلماء في ذلك كثيرا ولكن وقفوا مليا عن تعريف الانسان […]