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Antipsychotics Lead to Worse Outcomes in First-Episode Psychosis

Mad in America

This latest study builds on Bergström’s previous work, particularly a 2020 study that looked at cumulative exposure to antipsychotics for all patients with first-episode psychosis over 19 years. After their analysis, all of their results remained the same, indicating that the finding was not due to confounding by indication.

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Observational Studies Confirm Trial Results That Antidepressants Double Suicides

Mad in America

Comparative benefits and harms of second generation antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapies in initial treatment of major depressive disorder: systematic review and metaanalysis. Sveriges Radio 2020; Aug 24. World Psychiatry 2021;20:387-96. 37 Amick HR, Gartlehner G, Gaynes BN, et al. BMJ 2015;351:h6019.

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

Mad in America

I did mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), PMT (Psychomotor Therapy), exposure, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment therapy), systems therapy, exercise and lifestyle therapy, graded activity and peer support, including WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan).

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Back-to-School Support & Teen Mental Health Treatment: Practical Tips for Parents

Clear Behavioral Health

A wave of studies published after the 2016 and 2020 elections found increases in election-related stress and anxiety [2]. Election-Related Post-Traumatic Stress: Evidence from the 2020 U.S. Teens today also have little reprieve from the constant stimulation of media. political landscape and express their fears for the future.

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Understanding Overdose Risks and Choosing the Right Addiction Therapy for Substance Abuse

Clear Behavioral Health

Choosing an Addiction Therapy Facility Some key factors to consider when youre looking for the right addiction therapy facility include; accreditation from a reputable organization, licensed medical staff with addiction specialists and evidence-based treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing.

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Dear Mr. Kennedy

ADDitude

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), though more commonly prescribed to adult patients, has been shown to improve core ADHD symptoms in adolescents when used in conjunction with ADHD medication. Depression and Suicidal Behavior in Young Adult Men and Women With ADHD: Evidence From Claims Data. 2020 Sep 22;81(6):19m13130.

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Antidepressant Use Tightly Correlates with Increased Suicide Rates

Mad in America

Even for severe depression, multiple studies have found that adding antidepressants to cognitive behavioral therapy does not result in better outcomes— psychotherapy alone is just as good. In fact, therapy alone beats the drugs when it comes to long-term outcomes. Amendola, S., Plöderl, M., & Hengartner, M.