Embracing the past at Christmas
Embracing the past at Christmas Why do so many Christmas classics deal with transformation of the self? Share Author: Neil R Jeyasingam Date: 27 December, 2018 Posted By: Profectus-Admin
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Christmas – The Evidence
Christmas – The Evidence The evidence for all things Christmas and Mental Health related – Holiday blues, Santa Claus, Decorations, and the meaning of life. Share Author: Neil R Jeyasingam Date: 27 December, 2018 Posted By: Profectus-Admin
The role of the father in Personality Development
The role of the father in Personality Development The role of the father – personality development is most dependent on one’s relationship with your parents, in particular the father. Share Author: Neil R Jeyasingam Date: 27 July, 2018 Posted By: Profectus-Admin
The Challenge of Ageing – What is the Social Solution?
The Challenge of Ageing – What is the Social Solution? The challenge of ageing – a story of an 85 year old man who put himself up for adoption, six months before he died. Share Author: Neil R Jeyasingam Date: 24 May, 2018 Posted By: Profectus-Admin
Videogames and Mental Health
Videogames and Mental Health Nintendo Figurines (This post includes material published in MindCafe.)www.mindcafe.com.au Videogames and mental health. In psychiatry there are certain cultures that may pass us by, that nevertheless are of significant impact to our profession, and vice versa. One of these is the culture of those who identify as “gamers” – individuals with …
Eternity and Mental Health
How does mental health feel about the secularisation of Christmas? Tea Light Candles How does mental health feel about the secularisation of Christmas? Share Author: Neil R Jeyasingam Date: 16 January, 2018 Posted By: Profectus-Admin
Psychosis and Video Games
Psychosis and Video Games Super Mario Bros Game What can videogames teach us about psychosis? Why don’t people with schizophrenia take their medications? And how can psychosis possibly be regarded as beneficial? Share Author: Neil R Jeyasingam Date: 23 August, 2017 Posted By: Profectus-Admin
Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response
Elder Abuse – A National Legal Response Breaking The Chains NSW Elder Abuse Helpline & Resource Unit 1800 628 221 I work in an old age mental health service. We have a patient, a 77 year old woman, who used to live in her family’s backyard in a tent. She would sleep each night in …
Euthanasia is not suicide.
Euthanasia – the problem of capacity Power of Words Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 I once had a 70 year old patient with recurrent serious depressive episodes leading to suicide attempts. She was a “professional suicider”, in that she subscribed to an organisation that clandestinely posted out kits to help people kill themselves. I saw …