Understanding Personality Disorders and Schizophrenia: A Family's Struggle
Could you please clarify the difference between dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia? Hello Dr. Huang, I have a sister who was involuntarily treated for mental illness at your hospital for over five years (court ruling, Zhang Shuhua). After being discharged before the...
Dr. Huang Yanying reply Psychiatry
Hello Mr. Chang, I am Dr. Chang. Since Dr. Huang has left our hospital, I will respond to your questions. It is common for patients with mental illness to be unwilling to seek medical treatment or hospitalization. You can encourage their close relatives to persuade them using lan...[Read More] Understanding Personality Disorders and Schizophrenia: A Family's Struggle
Understanding My Son's Violent Behavior Towards Animals: A Mother's Concern
My son's violent behavior? Hello, Doctor Huang. My son will turn thirteen this November. He is living with my ex-husband, and I am currently abroad, so I can only express my concern over the phone. I have learned that my son does not value the lives of small animals. He boug...
Dr. Huang Yanying reply Psychiatry
Hello, I am Dr. Chang Fang-Jung, a general psychiatrist. Since Dr. Huang has left the practice, I am responding on his behalf regarding the matters you mentioned. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Although you are abroad, it is necessary and important to maintain your care for you...[Read More] Understanding My Son's Violent Behavior Towards Animals: A Mother's Concern