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

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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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May Cause Side Effects–Radical Acceptance and Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: An Interview with Brooke Siem

Mad in America

Moore: We’re here to talk about some of your experiences of the mental health system and polypharmacy, experiences which are beautifully captured in your book, May Cause Side Effects , published by Central Recovery Press in 2022. I’m diagnosing a depressive and anxiety disorder and recommending medication.”

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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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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Branding Diseases—How Drug Companies Market Psychiatric Conditions: An Interview with Ray Moynihan

Mad in America

R ay Moynihan is an accomplished health journalist and author who has won several awards for his work. He is known for his use of sharp humor, which can be seen in his mock documentary about a fictional illness called ‘Motivational Deficiency Disorder.’ This applies in the mental illness world and everywhere in medicine.

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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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It's Okay to Need Medication for Mental Health Treatment

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There are 298 mental health conditions currently recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-TR, which is the standard reference for clinical practice among trained, licensed mental health professionals, in the US. Written by Rebekah Ferguson, LMHC.