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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

Mad in America

H ere we highlight the top ten of Mad in America’s most read blogs and personal stories of 2023. DOOCE: A Case Study on the Failure of Psychiatry A selfie of mommy blogger Heather Armstrong in 2019 (Facebook) In May 2023, J.A. times more likely to have experienced adverse childhood events than healthy individuals.

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Antipsychotics Lead to Worse Outcomes in First-Episode Psychosis

Mad in America

Thus, interventions that focus on healing from trauma and those that foster empathy, empowerment, and human connection —and respect those with lived experience —may be a more successful route to recovery. Bergström, T., & Gauffin, T. The association of antipsychotic postponement with 5-year outcomes of adolescent first-episode psychosis.

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Mental Wellbeing Impact Assessments: Ensuring government policy supports good mental health

Centre for Mental Health

Early intervention is vital to prevent these issues from escalating. One key benefit of MWIAs is their ability to identify mental health risks early, thereby preventing potential crises. The initial assessment largely focused on narrow financial impacts.