Suicide Risk: Phenomenological Notion of the Threshold Effect

Suicide seems to occur in an unpredictable way for physicians, friends and relatives. They wonder about the meaning and the circumstances. Sometimes, they realize evidence they did not pay attention before.

For example, we know about the importance of the birthday factor of a traumatic event having been this day one, two or more years before (death, separation, violence, migration). This day the risk of suicide is very high and we should care specially for this person in looking after her all the day. We may ask if constitutional that suicide occurs mainly for vulnerable or depressive persons is. Even though if there is something true about it, other examples show that persons suicide in spite of success. Comic actors or clowns are risky too. Read More>>>

Aripiprazole-Induced Rabbit Syndrome: How Safe is Its Use in Adolescence?

‘Rabbit syndrome’ is an uncommon drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS) characterised by rapid chewing movements similar to those made by rabbits, ordinarily faster and more regular than the orofacial tic of tardive dyskinesia; the tongue is spared. 

Aripiprazole

Aripiprazole is a D2 dopamine receptor partial agonist, 5HT1A partial agonist, and 5HT2A antagonist. Theoretically, it is an atypical antipsychotic with reduced EPS and hyperprolactinaemia. Aripiprazole is effective in treating schizophrenia and mania; also approved for use in various child and adolescent groups, autism-related irritability in children. The development of EPS and akathisia with aripiprazole was notable in most studies, though few studies showed development of tardive dyskinesia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Read More>>>>>>>>>>

Aura

An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by someone with migraine or seizures before either the headache or seizure begins. 

Migraine

It often manifests as the perception of a strange light, an unpleasant smell or confusing thoughts or experiences. People described the sensation of an aura in different ways; feeling 'light-headed', 'funny' or 'unwell' and 'sick'. Read More>>>

New Psycho-educational Program and Workplace Prevention of Drug Abuse – A Pilot Assessment

The article published by Neeper and Bennett showcased the causative factors behind the growing rates of prescription drug abuse in the workplace and the mortality rate associated with its overdose. 

Psycho-educational Program

The author highlighted the negative implications it infers on the physical and mental state of the employees, their work productivity and overall growth of the organization they work in. The article may help policy makers and corporate employers to assess the severity of the issue and devise suitable methods for its prevention. Read More>>>>>>