August 08, 2004

Relics of Lobotomy, New Schizophrenia Drug, Princess Masako Unhappy

"While many now see it as a brutal procedure that left patients zombielike, Worden said lobotomy looked different at a time when there was no other help for people suffering enormous emotional pain. "

"A long-acting medication that has few side effects will help people with all types of schizophrenia, said Dr. Pierre Chue, an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Alberta, who conducted the worldwide study."

The Imperial Household Agency recently announced that Princess Masako is receiving therapy for depression and anxiety.

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Schizophrenia