Sarah Myers

3 days ago | psychologytoday.com | Sarah Myers

Source: Unsplash/Ella AlpertSometimes, when psychotherapies become mainstream, they start to attract a lot of criticism. This, in some ways, makes sense; because the risks are high when it comes to mental healthcare, the emergence of any new treatment is bound to raise concerns. Unless they have been extensively validated by many studies and have achieved “evidence-based” status, then skepticism might be a reasonable reaction.

Oct 6, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Sarah Myers

Source: Priscilla du Preez/UnsplashWhen you think of a person with schizophrenia, do you imagine their love lives? Schizophrenia is a disability, but it doesn’t stop people from feeling the natural desire to love and be loved by romantic partners. In fact, there are few studies that examine the romantic lives of people living with schizophrenia, and those that do report mixed findings and limited insight into the diverse range of individuals living with the heterogeneous presence of symptoms.

Aug 18, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Sarah Myers

Source: Unsplash/Travis YewellGut-brain health has become a trend in recent years. There’s no denying the benefits of eating healthy food and its positive effects on the brain. The brain is an organ and is affected by what goes into it, so it would make sense that diet can affect one’s brain health. The rise in attention to metabolic dietary changes has now leaked into discussions of serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia.

Aug 4, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Sarah Myers

Many TV shows, novels, biographies, and movies in recent years have been released that speculate why it is that some families develop schizophrenia more often than others. Six Schizophrenic Brothers is one of the more recent films, while biographies like A Beautiful Mind still ground the canon as a classic in the public’s references to schizophrenia. This cultural knowledge is mostly expressed by what we do currently know, which has been gathered by scientific studies and surveys.

May 22, 2024 | psychologytoday.com | Sarah Myers

Recovery from psychotic disorders is possible. Public perceptions of schizophrenia lead to false conclusions about recovery outcomes. There are many factors associated with recovery in different dimensions which can be proactively implemented. Thinking you might have schizophrenia can sometimes feel like a death sentence. After all, media portrayals rarely depict people with schizophrenia who thrive and live a whole life. However, the stereotype just simply isn’t true.