Question 1

can a person with an extensive history of psychiatric hospitalization ever become a licensed counselor  if she gets her bachelor's in the field?

Accepted Answer

YES: Some of the best counselors I have personally known are people who have dealt with their "own demons"
GOOD LUCK

Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 2

what is it like to be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility?

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Individual experienc: Because each person is unique, being hospitalized in a psychiatric facility would be a little different for each one.  But generally the person would be in a protected space where a good evaluation of his/her difficulties could happen, and where an effective treatment plan could be developed.  A team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychotherapists, social workers, aides, etc would care for the person.

Question 3

please tell me what are some psychiatric conditions that can be found in teens and lead to hospitalization?

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Risk of harm: The main indication for hospitalization is usually that the patient presents a risk of harm to themselves or others.  Suicidal thinking, aggression, mania, depression, and psychosis are common causes.

Question 4

what will it be like to be hospitalized at a psychiatry ward? (i was told to be hospitalized for self harm and being suicidal)

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Depends on location: Psychiatric hospitalization varies depending on where you are hospitalized but typically these are locked units with restrictions on what kind of clothes you can have (no shoe laces, belts, etc). They also limit items you can hurt yourself with. You typically have patients to interact with, as well as nurses, social workers, therapists etc. You can have various different groups, be offered meds.

Question 5

am i better off hiding the real extent of my psychiatric problems from psychiatrists? i've had major depression for much of my life, including a few hospitalizations. after a suicide attempt five years ago, my then-psychiatrist asked me to seek psychiatri

Accepted Answer

Full : Full disclosure of your history is key to successful treatment. Be completely honest with your doctor about your past, your issues with previous doctors, and what you think went wrong. Hopefully the doctor will be able to sort through all the issues and come up with an appropriate treatment plan; if not then ask for a direct referral to someone who can help you.
All the best.

Question 6

is oversleeping a sign of a psychiatric illness?

Accepted Answer

Hypersomnia: Hypersomnia is mostly related to sleep disorders but is also seen in some psychiatric conditions.

Question 7

what symptoms and signs could be seen in patient taking antidepressant cipralex for 6 months , but in reality he doesn't have any psychiatric problems

Accepted Answer

Likely nothing much: I'm assuming that this person also has not suffered any significant side effects during these 6 months of being the medication.  That being the case, I would not expect anything to happen of major significance in a person taking Cipralex who is later found to not suffer from psychiatric illness.

Question 8

my dad is showing signs of dementia, he does not want to go to a psychiatric hospital for an assessment, what is the steps that we can take?

Accepted Answer

Medical assessment : Your father needs a medical assessment first as there are a variety of medical conditions that may result in altered consciousness. In case diagnosed with dementia, the overall plan of care becomes complex, it should include a local social worker in order to decide based on circumstances if his care can continue at home or he needs a long term facility specializing in such disorders.

Question 9

could tongue fasciculations,arm tremors,depression be a sign of wilson's disease? does long term use of psychiatric drugs cause wilson's disease ?

Accepted Answer

Wilson's from Copper: Wilson's disease is a rare disease caused by accumulation of copper in the body. I'm not aware of any psychiatric drugs containing copper. Wilson's disease is usually genetic but skips generations since it is autosomal recessive. It causes a variety of symptoms, including tremors, cognitive problems (memory, personality changes) that can be confused with depression, liver probs, eye changes. TTYD.

Question 10

what are some examples of psychiatric illnesses?

Accepted Answer

multiple: Examples include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, phobias, ocd, etc. Etc. Etc.

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Please tell me what are some psychiatric conditions that can be found in teens and lead to hospitalization?

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What will it be like to be hospitalized at a psychiatry ward? (i was told to be hospitalized for self harm and being suicidal)

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Am i better off hiding the real extent of my psychiatric problems from psychiatrists? i've had major depression for much of my life, including a few hospitalizations. after a suicide attempt five years ago, my then-psychiatrist asked me to seek psychiatri

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Is oversleeping a sign of a psychiatric illness?

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What symptoms and signs could be seen in patient taking antidepressant cipralex for 6 months , but in reality he doesn't have any psychiatric problems

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My dad is showing signs of dementia, he does not want to go to a psychiatric hospital for an assessment, what is the steps that we can take?

A member asked:

Could tongue fasciculations,arm tremors,depression be a sign of wilson's disease? does long term use of psychiatric drugs cause wilson's disease ?

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What are some examples of psychiatric illnesses?

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