Author: Dr Artin Mahdanian

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

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…

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…

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…

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).…