Taking the Offensive: U.S. Ships and Troops Circle Closer to Japan
The capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawa moves U.S. troops closer to Tokyo. In desperation, the Japanese launch suicide kamikaze attacks. The firebombing of Tokyo and the anticipation of a final battle on the mainland prompts the Japanese government to e...
Helping Someone Who's Suicidal
Professor of psychiatry and author Kay Redfield Jamison makes a number of suggestions about what to do if someone is talking about suicide or appears to be suicidal. "Just be direct," Dr. Jamison advises. "Talk openly in a practical, down to earth m...
Social and Interpersonal Implications of Psychiatric Illnesses
Professor of psychiatry and author Kay Redfield Jamison talks about how difficult it is to confide in friends or someone you're going out with that you have a serious psychiatric disorder for which you're being treated. Dr Jamison also urges schools...
Psychiatric Medications
Professor of psychiatry and author Kay Redfield Jamison talks about the high levels of Lithium she took early in her treatment. Dr. Jamison explains this was done to "get my mania in line," but also because it was the standard of medical care at the...