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Addressing Identity and Recovery in Veterans

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

These often include mental health challenges, substance use, and the complex interplay between the two. Without these protective structures, substance use can evolve into a method of coping. The Void Left Behind Military service shapes more than just habits or career paths. vs. 50.8%) and report heavy drinking (7.5%

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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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Guided Dreaming Can Transform Psychosocial Issues: 11 Case Studies

Mad in America

P sychosocial factors play a crucial role in our mental health, often stemming from subconscious memories related to complex early life experiences, necessitating personalized interventions. Dreaming is a universal yet underutilized mental health resource.

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The Best Kids’ Books on Mental Health of 2024

Child Mind Intitute

Clinicians at the Child Mind Institute specializing in conditions that include anxiety, depression, and autism reviewed more than 60 titles that were published in 2024 to compile our inaugural annual list of the best kids’ books for mental health. After the monster expresses his fears to readers (What if I miss the bus?

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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. As a therapist who treats addictions, I have seen many people who use alcohol to cope with high-stress jobs.

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Why Does a Parent Medicate a Child? An Interview with My Mother

Mad in America

In this interview, Brooke Siem, who is the author of a memoir on antidepressant withdrawal, May Cause Side Effects , interviews her mother, Dee Barbash, to discuss the circumstances that led to Brooke being prescribed a cocktail of antidepressants at the age of 15. It was a little different for me because I was 15. in psychology.

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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. Thank you so much for joining me today for the Mad In America podcast. Everything is so reactive.