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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

Age : Insomnia symptoms can start at any age, but the first episode is more common in young adults. Overall, complaints are more common in middle-age and older adults. Late-life onset is often linked to other health conditions. Does not occur exclusively during the course of another sleep-wake disorder.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. This disorder can cause significant impairment in a child’s social, academic, and emotional development.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. She particularly enjoys partnering with patients in therapy to improve their quality of life. Sarah Johnson, M.D.,

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Day # 156: Parasomnias

Bullet Psych

Etiology/Epidemiology Risk factors include stress ful life events, trauma , anxiety disorders, sleep deprivation , irregular sleep schedules, and certain medications or substance use such as antidepressants or withdrawal from alcohol. Prevalence decreases with age; about 1-5% of the adult population experience frequent nightmares.

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STAR*D: The Harms of Orchestrated Psychiatric Fraud

Mad in America

The STAR*D study was the third of three major studies conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to determine the effectiveness of drug treatment of depression. Data, not anecdotal opinions of scientists and doctors, must rule in health science. He, too, was spurned.