精神医学

The government will appoint an inquiry to reform the 30-year-old law on psychiatric compulsory care. The announcement follows the murder in Boden on Christmas Day last year.

2026年04月16日(木) AIによるレポート

Carmen Prada, head of mental health at Córdoba's Hospital Reina Sofía, testified Thursday in court that her patient Francisco Miguel León Benítez had no suicidal intentions when he died in 2020. Prosecutors seek four years in prison, while the private accusation demands eight for two involuntary homicides, including that of a man the patient killed in 2015. The family accuses the doctor of failing to order involuntary commitment despite repeated requests since 2010.

A collective of about 100 health professionals held a white march on December 12 in Pointe-à-Pitre to pay homage to Jean-Michel Gal, a 67-year-old psychiatrist killed by a patient on December 1 at the medical-psychological center in Le Gosier. Dressed in white, the protesters demanded more resources to combat insecurity in psychiatry, denouncing unsuitable working conditions. A delegation was received by the Regional Health Agency to discuss improvements.

2025年12月11日(木) AIによるレポート

Many patients hesitate to stop antidepressants due to fears of withdrawal syndrome or symptom relapse. A study published in The Lancet shows that a gradual withdrawal, combined with psychological support, does not increase relapse risk compared to continuing the treatment.

遅発性ジスキネジアは、長期的な抗精神病薬を服用する患者にとって重要な副作用であり続けています。最近の医学的議論では、その症状、原因、新興治療が強調されています。意識向上の取り組みは、早期発見と介入の改善を目指しています。

2025年09月30日(火) AIによるレポート

Magdeburg prosecutors are investigating Syrian psychiatrist Taleb al-Abdulmohsen for negligent manslaughter. A 54-year-old patient died shortly after discharge from a clinic in Brehna due to a medication overdose. The allegations stem from a criminal complaint filed by the deceased's relatives.