Psychiatry

Lone wolves are overrated

May 16, 2012 in Society & Culture

So-called lone wolves, criminals who operate alone, are not as crafty and well-organised as we might think, according to a Swedish expert.

When hallucinatory voices suppress real ones

February 13, 2012 in Health

A brain mechanism in patients who hear inner voices prevents them from hearing real ones. A simple electronic application may help the patient learn to shift focus.

Cutting back on coercion

November 25, 2011 in Health

Psychiatric wards in larger cities in Norway are more apt to use coercive medical care than ones in smaller communities, but reductions are underway.

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Circular economy offers new kind of consumerism

November 16, 2018 in Society & Culture

The world’s population is consuming more and more, as our numbers grow and people become more prosperous. But an increasing number of European countries want to change the way resources are consumed.