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

Mad in America

In this interview, we talk about her experiences of withdrawal from a cocktail of psychiatric drugs and her debut memoir, May Cause Side Effects , published in 2022 which is one of the first books on antidepressant withdrawal to make it to the mass market. I’m diagnosing a depressive and anxiety disorder and recommending medication.”

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

The initial push to recognize PTSD as a formal diagnosis was driven by psychiatrists such as Dr. Robert Jay Lifton with his book “Home from the War” and Dr. Chaim Shatan along with Vietnam War veterans. They understandably sought to address the severe psychological toll of trauma on veterans.

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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 clearly was not a fit and he would not be helping Matt.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 1)

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Mad in America is publishing a serialized version of Les Ruthven’s book, Much of U.S. Each Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters are archived here. How can one account for such an enormous increase in the prevalence of the disorder?

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Cold Plunges Cold therapy has numerous health benefits, including improving mood disorders and regulating the nervous system. Guided Meditation Regular meditation reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. It enhances awareness of thoughts and emotions and can strengthen neural connections in the brain.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 7)

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: Over the next several months, Mad in America is publishing a serialized version of Les Ruthven’s book, Much of U.S. Each Monday, a new section of the book is published, and all chapters are archived here. Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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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.