Mad in America

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The prescribing of depression drugs has increased steadily since 2000, and the age-adjusted suicide rate for the American population has also increased steadily, by 35% from 2000 to 2017. For war veterans, the results have been very similar. In other countries, the same happened.

Aging and mental health 139

Aging and mental health Mental health policy Pharmaceuticals 139

Mad in America

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The UN Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights declared the work “groundbreaking”: In 2017, the Special Rapporteur issued a ground-breaking report addressing the “global burden of obstacles” in mental health settings and in the field of psychiatry. the biased use of evidence in mental health. (

Biopsychosocial model 145

Biopsychosocial model Mental health policy Construction Healthcare 145

Centre for Mental Health

JANUARY 14, 2025

Therefore, understanding both the intended and unintended impacts of government policy on mental health is crucial for creating more inclusive and effective policies that foster healthier, more resilient communities. A mental health policy test is a simple and effective way to do this.

Mental health policy 52

Mental health policy Early intervention Education 52

Mad in America

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Over the course of two decades, until 2014, Davidson and his team reviewed hundreds of psychiatric facilities across the country as part of a consent decree intended to reform Illinois’ child welfare system. Hundreds went to Provo Canyon, whose license was threatened twice after children escaped or were injured during physical restraints.

Hospitality 108

Hospitality Mental health policy 108