Dysthymia is a chronic mood disorder lasting at least two years. Symptoms include depressed mood, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and low self-esteem. Diagnosis requires symptoms lasting at least two consecutive months. Children and adolescents require one-year symptom duration
EPS are brain's extrapyramidal system symptoms affecting posture and muscle tone. Symptoms include dystonia, akathisia, parkinsonism, and tardive dyskinesia. EPS can be acute or chronic and affect 27.2% of antipsychotic trial dropouts
Psychiatric hospitals treat severe mental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Patients may choose voluntary or involuntary commitment. Modern hospitals focus on evidence-based treatment and social integration
Average median psychologist salary is $92,740 as of May 2023. Highest-paying psychology careers exceed $151,880 annually. Salaries vary based on location, sector, education, and experience
Lobotomy involved cutting brain lobes for mental health treatment. Pioneered by Portuguese neurologist Moniz in 1936. Required skull drilling or craniotomy for brain access
Doctors are fundamental to a nation's healthcare system. Countries with established education systems have better doctors. Australia, Greece, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, France, and US lead in orthopaedic surgeons