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Jul 30 2023
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First-Onset Psychosis after COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review of the Literature

By Dr Artin Mahdanian

Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been an inciting factor for a wide variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including first-episode psychosis. Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the current literature on COVID-19 associated post-viral first-episode psychosis (FEP). Methods: A systematic review was completed using PRISMA guidelines and identified 81 articles that met inclusion criteria. Results: Articles included…

Jul 03 2023
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By Dr Artin Mahdanian

“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.“ Dr Carl Jung

Jun 08 2023
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By Dr Artin Mahdanian

“The aim of psychoanalysis is to relieve people of their neurotic misery so that they can be normally unhappy” Dr Sigmund Freud

Jun 08 2023
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Become Psychologically Mature; Carl Jung 

By Dr Artin Mahdanian

1- The Athlete Stage: stage of egocentrism, narcissism, lack of empathy, focusing on the physical self, and developing a strong ego. 2- The Warrior Stage: Continuously work on yourself to become a better person by being goal-oriented, conscious, responsible, realistic, and having a balanced ego and developing integrity. 3- The Statement Stage: being more oriented…

Jun 08 2023
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Know Yourself, Carl Jung

By Dr Artin Mahdanian

1– Draw Mandalas: represent yourself in your drawing of a personal mandala. 2– Understand your subconscious impulses: know and acknowledge your shadow, accept it and integrate it into your daily life. 3- Know your fears: understand and face your own fears. 4- Face your emotions: accept the painful emotions and sit with them. 5- Understand…

Jun 08 2023
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Life Lessons; Carl Jung

By Dr Artin Mahdanian

Lesson 1: Look inside yourself first (inner work). Lesson 2: Accept and integrate your contraries and shadow in your life (shadow work). Lesson 3: Analyze your dreams, thoughts and behaviours (develop an inner therapist). Lesson 4: Face life realities and your fears (exposure). Lesson 5: Be aware of your vulnerabilities to superstitions (acceptance and humbleness).…

Jun 08 2023
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By Dr Artin Mahdanian

“I do not like to work with patients who are in love. Perhaps it is because of envy – I, too, crave enchantment – or maybe it is because love and psychotherapy are fundamentally incompatible. The good therapist fights darkness and seeks illumination, while romantic love is sustained by mystery and crumbles upon inspection.“ Dr…