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One Therapist’s Take on Lawyer Addiction & Mental Health

Lawyers with Depression

This relentless pace and pressure can take a significant toll on attorneys’ mental and physical health, making it a profession where the risk of substance abuse is notably high. The prevalence of such problems is not limited to any specific age group. Lawyers have to hustle and compete for clients and recognition.

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Conveying Hope, Empowering Teens: An Interview With Jessica Schleider

Mad in America

J essica Schleider is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and founding director of the Lab for Scalable Mental Health ( www.schleiderlab.org ). Most recently, she’s the author of Little Treatments, Big Effects: How To Build Meaningful Moments that Can Transform Your Mental Health.

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Finding Strength in Community: Navigating Grief Together with Virtual IOP Support in California

Clear Behavioral Health

877.799.1985 Mental Health Implications of Unprocessed Grief When grief goes unaddressed, its physical and mental health consequences can be profound. The Rise of Virtual Mental Health Support As technology has advanced, so has the ability to provide mental health support more easily.

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Understanding Overdose Risks and Choosing the Right Addiction Therapy for Substance Abuse

Clear Behavioral Health

Substance abuse is one of the most critical public health crises in the United States, affecting millions of individuals, families, and communities. The Impact of Substance Abuse Substance abuse takes a significant toll on your physical and mental health.

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

Lightwork

This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. You’ll discover how biological factors, cultural influences, and age-related challenges contribute to anxiety in women.

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Enlarging the Treatment Lens for Postpartum Depression

Mad in America

The Office on Women’s Health emphasizes psychosocial causes as being significant in PPD. The Office on Women’s Health makes similar recommendations as in the StatPearls article, but they place an emphasis on therapy, support groups, self-care, social support before turning to medication.

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Day # 161: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Bullet Psych

Epidemiology & Pathogenesis 4 , 5 Genetics , environmental influences , and mental health comorbidities contribute to vulnerability. Prevalence : Data from the 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 10.2% Gender and Age : Men have higher rates than women. Highest rates in ages 1829.