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KarXT – a critical view on the new medicine for schizophrenia
KarXT targets muscarinic receptors, offering a novel schizophrenia treatment. However, biases in studies, weak blinding, and limited testing raise doubts about its effectiveness and relevance. Read more -
Psychological self-tests, a myth? In search of the real you
Psychological self-tests. The internet is full of them. Do you need these and do they provide some help? Read more -
Collaborative medication decision – Jim van Os on working together
Collaborative medication decision. Could the psychiatrist refuse this? If so, do I have to find someone else? What does the law say about this? Read more -
The functioning of antipsychotics: Are we considering this in the widest sense?
The functioning of antipsychotics. It may sound simple: If antipsychotics reduce your symptoms, they work. Easy right? Well, not entirely. Read more -
Mental health, an intense story – How psychosis comes on.
Mental health. This is the story of Ashton. How psychosis comes on. An intense story of suffering followed by happiness. Read more -
Reducing my medication – standing firm and managing
Mila reduces her medication (antipsychotics) to nil. By standing firm and making her own decisions about her recovery. Manage your own "disease". Read more -
Martin Harrow and the Case Against Medicating Psychosis
Martin Harrow challenged a firmly-held belief in psychiatry: that antipsychotics are necessary and effective for recovery from schizophrenia. Read more -
Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs – Will Hall
The best information we've come across and the most valuable lessons we've learned about reducing and coming off psychiatric medication. Read more -
Antipsychotics and the dopamine supersensitivity syndrome
This blog explains how antipsychotics can affect dopamine levels in the brain. Sometimes, they cause dopamine dopamine supersensitivity syndrome. Read more