Feature Stories
The role of family in treatment, By Melissa Churly
Research has shown that having a strong support network of family and friends plays a crucial role in helping a person with a mental illness achieve a positive outcome and recovery.
Choosing the right mental health professional, by Jennifer Pellegrini
The doctor-patient relationship is one of the most important professional relationships in a person’s life. It is especially important for individuals who are seeking a doctor to help them deal with a mental illness. So how should you go about finding a psychiatrist?
Medication-Following the doctor’s orders, By Michelle Morra-Carlisle
Of the many therapeutic and lifestyle methods of treating a serious mental illness, medication is crucial in controlling psychosis. For many it is a godsend—yet an estimated 40 to 90 percent of patients with schizophrenia don’t take it as prescribed, which almost guarantees a relapse.
Medication tolerance- By Mary Medland
Can a patient develop a tolerance to his or her antipsychotic medication, thereby decreasing its effectiveness? The short answer, most mental health professionals agree, is no.