Is electric shock therapy still used and, if so, what are the risks associated with it?

As a mental health specialist, do you believe that more and more people are developing mental illnesses? If so, why do you think this is?

What effect might MTV have on someone who is psychotic, given the pervasive images and disturbing material we see on TV?

For a person who suffers from schizophrenia but responds well to treatment, what are the implications in using cannabis and alcohol?

Please define residual schizophrenia. What are the symptoms? Are there any known treatments for this condition?

What can be done for someone suffering from severe social phobia? (A person who blushes extensively and is tense.)

Are mental illnesses less frequent in "primitive societies"? What about suicide and anorexia, in particular?

I've read that patients suffering from schizophrenia have high levels of dopamine. Are high dopamine levels the cause of schizophrenia or a consequence?

What are the symptoms/warning signs of psychotic disorders in a young adolescent?

My brother, who suffers from schizophrenia, has gained a lot of weight due to his meds. Any recommendations other than exercise and diet?