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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

Since 2010, trauma diagnoses among adolescents have surged, rising from about 3% in 2010 to over 8% by 2023. Life expectancy has increased globally due to advancements in medical technology, better hygiene, and improved access to healthcare. There have also been notable shifts in the types of traumatic events leading to PTSD.

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One Therapist’s Take on Lawyer Addiction & Mental Health

Lawyers with Depression

As a therapist who treats addictions, I have seen many people who use alcohol to cope with high-stress jobs. I have also seen people suffer terrible losses when that coping mechanism becomes an addiction. Already overworked lawyers suddenly had to learn new technology and virtual courtroom practices to do their jobs.

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