Психиатрия
Man charged in fatal Södervärn crash after psychiatric visit
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A 39-year-old man was charged on Monday with gross causing death of another after driving into and killing a 14-year-old girl at Södervärn in Malmö on May 22.
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.
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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.
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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.
Tardive dyskinesia remains a significant side effect for patients on long-term antipsychotic medications. Recent medical discussions highlight its symptoms, causes, and emerging treatments. Awareness efforts aim to improve early detection and intervention.
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Прокуроры Магдебурга расследуют дело сирийского психиатра Талеба аль-Абдулмохсена по обвинению в ненамеренном убийстве по неосторожности. 54-летний пациент умер вскоре после выписки из клиники в Брехне из-за передозировки лекарствами. Обвинения основаны на уголовном заявлении родственников умершего.