Mad in America

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness surrounding the adverse long-term effects of antidepressants, particularly concerning treatment-emergent sexual dysfunction (TESD). The 900 participants were given a self-response survey about their antidepressant use over the past 12 months.

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Mad in America

MARCH 20, 2024

The paper is entitled “ Undisclosed Financial Conflicts of Interest in the DSM-5 TR: Cross-Sectional Analysis ,” and it was published in January 2024. One is on conflicts of interest in medicine broadly, looking at influential information sources that are used by physicians and other healthcare providers.

Genetics and mental health 144

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Critical Thinking: Ironically, while a denial of painful realities can cause problems, an awareness of painful realities can fuel depression and anxiety. This shut down can result in complete immobilization or a fear of such immobilization, both of which are psychologically painful, and this can result in the pain of self-loathing and shame.

Poverty and mental health 145

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Real Psychiatry

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I watched TMZ last night and they were fascinated about the homicide of Brian Thompson the CEO of United Healthcare in New York City the night before. She made some posts about healthcare companies. She went on to say that United Healthcare has murdered tens of thousands of Americans by denying healthcare.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 9, 2025

S ince the 1990s, weve been hearing about the amazing progress in mental healthcare: We learned that mental illnesses like depression are serious but treatable diseases. And thanks to education and awareness-raising efforts, more people are getting help with their suffering. is the only developed nation with for-profit healthcare.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 5, 2024

We consider the consequences of diagnosis as a form of social identity; of neurodivergence as a form of disability; and of self-diagnosis. Some of them self-identify as disabled, a category which—like neurodivergence itself—is extremely heterogenous. The consequences of ‘diagnosis as identity.’ Both outcomes are problematic.

Trauma and the brain 144

Trauma and the brain Genetics and mental health Self-awareness Personality disorders 144

Mad in America

MAY 4, 2024

How AOT came to Maryland Maryland’s 2024 legislative session took place against the backdrop of policy changes favoring mandated treatment in New York and California. While the bill did not move this year, Bergan said advocates hope to raise awareness among stakeholders and policymakers this year to galvanize support in 2025.

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