The research found that clinicians ranked patient self-assessments as least important in diagnostic decisions.
lived experience
- Health & Wellness
Patients with rare diseases have traditionally been the subjects of medical research.
- Health & Wellness
International Collaboration Recommends Changes to Mental Health Medicine for Young People
A major group of international experts and patients have cooperated in defining new parameters for the development of medicines to treat children and young people.
- Inspirational Stories
Shining a Light on the Shadows: Bilal Pasha’s Silent Struggle and the Vital Call for Mental Health Advocacy
by Ali Razaby Ali RazaIn the heart of south Punjab, a story unfolded – one of resilience, determination, and great struggles.
- Inspirational Stories
From Hospitalisation to Recovery: A Journey with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
by Ellen Watsonby Ellen WatsonIt was 6.30pm. I’d spent the entire day watching the medical room – watching nurses enter and leave, unlock and lock the door.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
We Need to Understand Manipulation. What Are Its Impacts and How Can We Take Steps to Confront It
by Paul Buddingby Paul BuddingIf you are struggling with conflict neurosis, I hope I can help you gain insight into the reasons behind it and offer strategies for overcoming it.
The English word “stigma” comes (via Latin) from Greek. It originally referred to a mark of disgrace branded onto a person’s skin.
- Education & Learning
I’m Jewish and I Have Lived Experience of Schizophrenia. This Is How I Felt About Kanye West’s Antisemitic Comments
On behalf of the editorial team at Mental Health Affairs, I’d like to address Kanye West’s antisemitic comments on Twitter.
The ongoing spirited conversation about emergency mental health reform and community response protocol is getting tiring.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Major New Mental Health Study Inspired by Lived Experience
by News Releaseby News ReleaseExperts at Northumbria University support a study that aims to improve the outcomes and experiences of those being discharged from mental health hospitals.
People labeled V-SPMI (violently and persistently mentally ill) cycle around back into the system.
There is no question people with a severe mental health diagnosis die on average of 15–20 years younger than the general population.
During my tenure advocating for my clients, I’ve noticed some commonalities when it comes human behavior and the clinical process.
If I was a student, how that University would respond, and if Cahoots could successfully intervene before it was too late.
We need to explore the feelings and thoughts associated with experiencing an inpatient hospitalisation.