Mad in America

JANUARY 20, 2024

This paper is surprising since Torrey has long argued that schizophrenia is a brain disease to be treated biomedically. T he decades-long attempt to locate the gene or genes for schizophrenia has failed, according to a new article in Psychiatric Research by prominent schizophrenia researcher E. Fuller Torrey.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is the second excerpt adapted from Healing Companions , a book by the MIA author Sam Ruck (his pen name) that describes his life with, and love for, his wife and her “alters.” His earlier installment addressed the problems with “psychosis.” I’ve repeatedly seen this with my wife. For instance, what are “delusions”?

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Now Psych

MAY 20, 2024

In about 30 per cent of cases, onset occurs between the ages of 25 and 35, and it is more common in women. While the exact cause is still not clear, most experts point to a combination of genetics, brain chemistry and structure, and environment. How Common is Schizoaffective Disorder? What Causes Schizoaffective Disorder?

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

His work spans everything from the cultural history of mental illness to mindfulness, death anxiety, and resiliencenot the hollow kind that comes from pretending everythings fine, but the kind that comes from staring into the void and refusing to flinch. Hes a professor of psychology and the director of the Psy.D. He earned his Ph.D.

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International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

These positive outcomes also include improved relational functioning, enhanced mentalization abilities, and increased quality of life. It is well established that ASD is linked to difficulties with an ability what Peter Fonagy and colleagues call mentalizing; a cognitive and emotional understanding of human behaviours.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 13, 2024

Since she was once deemed too “mentally ill” to run her own life, it’s a civil- and disability-rights landmark that the Grammy-winning performer is finally willing and able to share her side of the story. So as a longtime reporter on her case , I was eager to read her autobiography, pointedly titled The Woman in Me. And it isn’t pretty.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 11, 2023

His writing offers unique insights into the hegemonic foundations of mental health and champions the role of narrative in therapy. His profound appreciation for the humanities guides his exploration of mental health, often through the lens of art and literature. The transcript below has been edited for length and clarity.

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