October 30, 2008
Mental Health
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One of the problems in psychiatry today from my perspective is the use of “buzz phrases” that are stated as facts. A good example is “Chemical Imbalance.” There is the joke referring to the overuse of this phrase about a kid who hits his sister, when his mother asks why, he shrugs his shoulders and says “my serotonin made me do it”. Chemical imbalance is a “buzz phrase” frequently used by patients and professionals alike to refer to one theory of the cause of mental illness. This theory states that an excess or depletion of certain neurochemicals (chemicals in the brain) is at least in part responsible for a variety of mental disorders.
October 30, 2008
Africa Trip
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Report from Africa.
I apologize for the delay in posting on my blog. Not only is it a hassle getting to an internet café, but the connection is very slow and the last two times I tried the computer went down in the middle of my session. Frustrating!
October 19, 2008
Depression
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Question and Answer
Anne Writes
I am worried about my brother, he is depressed and refuses to consider going for counseling or medical care. What Can I do to help him?
Answer from Dr. Duffy:
October 13, 2008
Africa Trip
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Sorry I couldn’t figure out how to deleate duplicate photos.
First hello to all and thanks to the many who donated to help me help African children. I raised over $1500.00 which enabled me to have $500 for 3 children’s programs and buy a few toys to go along with the suitcase full I brought from USA. I have already spent almost 500 on food and medicine for Children of the rising sun. I am sorry I am unable to thank each of you personally. The kids thank you.
