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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

Mad in America

But the combined intelligence and cognitive awareness of Matt and his mother’s tenacity for answers undoubtedly gave him a second chance on life. He went to his GP, who diagnosed him with “anxiety disorder” on top of his bipolar diagnosis and prescribed Xanax. It was just so sad. Matt just wanted help sleeping.

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

Some may feel sedative-like relaxation, while others experience heightened awareness or altered perceptions. However, it is also worth noting that some people report using marijuana to self-manage depressive symptoms, such as sadness or low energy. Ultimately, marijuanas effects depend on the individual and the strain.

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Women’s Mental Health Care: A Historical Perspective & Progress

Lightwork

The Suffrage Movement and Its Impact on Mental Health Awareness The women’s suffrage movement was a significant period in American history, but the mental health impact on its participants went largely unnoticed.

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It's Okay to Need Medication for Mental Health Treatment

Zencare

These methods included use of opium, prayer and even self-harm, when mental illness was seen as an expression of sin, or demonic possession. For example, mental health conditions that fall under Anxiety Disorders and Depressive Disorders may be treatable with individual psychotherapy alone.