Living As An Outlier

Career

Why "Working on Yourself" Doesn't Always Help

Sarah An Myers on February 21, 2023

"Working on yourself" has become a cultural buzzword. Here's what's really at stake with this framework.

"Working on yourself" has become a cultural buzzword. Here's what's really at stake with this framework.

Therapy

Recovery Without Losing Yourself

Sarah An Myers on February 15, 2023

Personal Perspective: Can we recover from mental illness while maintaining who we are?

Personal Perspective: Can we recover from mental illness while maintaining who we are?

Psychosis

How to Create Insight in Patients With Psychotic Disorders

Sarah An Myers on February 14, 2023

Are psychotic patients able to train their ability to have insight into their disorder? A metanalysis concludes certain therapeutic interventions work.

Are psychotic patients able to train their ability to have insight into their disorder? A metanalysis concludes certain therapeutic interventions work.

Psychopharmacology

Antipsychotics and Weight Gain

Sarah An Myers on February 13, 2023

Weight gain on antipsychotics can reduce one's quality of life. Which medications have the worst impact?

Weight gain on antipsychotics can reduce one's quality of life. Which medications have the worst impact?

Psychosis

Navigating Adolescent Psychosis

Sarah An Myers on January 30, 2023

How is adolescent psychosis different than adult psychosis, and what are the signs and symptoms?

How is adolescent psychosis different than adult psychosis, and what are the signs and symptoms?

Psychiatry

Do Schizophrenia Patients Really Have Impaired Logic?

Sarah An Myers on December 22, 2022

Why defining "reasoning" and "logic" is so important for developing new treatments for schizophrenia.

Why defining "reasoning" and "logic" is so important for developing new treatments for schizophrenia.

Psychosis

Are Hallucinations Real?

Sarah An Myers on December 21, 2022

Philosopher David Chalmers provides insight into what's "real."

Philosopher David Chalmers provides insight into what's "real."

Psychiatry

Can a Person Outgrow Their Mental Illness?

Sarah An Myers on December 16, 2022

5 mindful strategies to help build a new life after receiving a diagnosis.

5 mindful strategies to help build a new life after receiving a diagnosis.

Sleep

Sleep Abnormalities in Schizophrenia Patients

Sarah An Myers on December 14, 2022

A whopping 80 percent of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have sleep abnormalities. Here is what you can do about it.

A whopping 80 percent of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have sleep abnormalities. Here is what you can do about it.

Therapy

How Therapy Can Help Manage Altered States and Psychosis

Sarah An Myers on December 12, 2022

When your mental states confuse you, consulting an expert can be the best solution.

When your mental states confuse you, consulting an expert can be the best solution.

Psychiatry

How the "Mental Illness" Label Helps and Hurts

Sarah An Myers on December 2, 2022

Psychology might offer us imperfect answers, but how can we collaborate to build better theories?

Psychology might offer us imperfect answers, but how can we collaborate to build better theories?

Psychosis

Why It's Important to Distinguish Between Psychotic States

Sarah An Myers on December 1, 2022

Have you ever experienced a break from reality where people were quick to refer you to a doctor? Here's how you can tell when you don't need one.

Have you ever experienced a break from reality where people were quick to refer you to a doctor? Here's how you can tell when you don't need one.

Psychosis

The Differences Between Psychosis and Altered States

Sarah An Myers on November 29, 2022

A psychologist outlines the differences between altered states of consciousness and psychotic disorders.

A psychologist outlines the differences between altered states of consciousness and psychotic disorders.

Psychosis

Does "Schizoposting" Appropriate Schizophrenia?

Sarah An Myers on October 25, 2022

A Personal Perspective: Do "schizoposters" help or hurt psychotic people?

A Personal Perspective: Do "schizoposters" help or hurt psychotic people?

Transgender

When Gender Dysphoria and Schizophrenia Overlap

Sarah An Myers on October 17, 2022

During a psychotic episode, delusions may look like gender dysphoria. Yet long-term, diagnosable gender dysphoria can also co-occur alongside schizophrenia. How should clinicians respond?

During a psychotic episode, delusions may look like gender dysphoria. Yet long-term, diagnosable gender dysphoria can also co-occur alongside schizophrenia. How should clinicians respond?

Psychiatry

Are Mental Hospitals Good for Mental Health?

Sarah An Myers on October 3, 2022

What can we do to preserve both the dignity and health of patients needing psychiatric acute hospital stays?

What can we do to preserve both the dignity and health of patients needing psychiatric acute hospital stays?

Self-Esteem

The Psychology of Fashion Week

Sarah An Myers on September 16, 2022

With Fashion Week newly over, a dramatic increase in style posts will loom in social media users' feeds in the weeks to come.

With Fashion Week newly over, a dramatic increase in style posts will loom in social media users' feeds in the weeks to come.

Psychosis

How Researchers Study Schizophrenia

Sarah An Myers on August 22, 2022

The public might still misunderstand schizophrenia, but researchers are getting a better picture of how psychosis is organized.

The public might still misunderstand schizophrenia, but researchers are getting a better picture of how psychosis is organized.

Psychosis

Mental Illness in the Emergency Room

Sarah An Myers on August 18, 2022

There is a general sense of mistrust between emergency room staff and mentally ill patients.

There is a general sense of mistrust between emergency room staff and mentally ill patients.

Sex

The Importance of Sexual Health in People with Schizophrenia

Sarah An Myers on August 1, 2022

Schizophrenia treatment often fails to address patients' sexuality or sees it as unimportant. Yet the basic human needs for sex, love, and partnership don't disappear with the onset of psychosis.

Schizophrenia treatment often fails to address patients' sexuality or sees it as unimportant. Yet the basic human needs for sex, love, and partnership don't disappear with the onset of psychosis.