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

Mad in America

When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The patient has to come into the hospital or clinic twice a week for four weeks. We are told that these prices compare favorably with the cost of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in a hospital at $25,000.00 or so for the hospital costs).

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Comorbidities : High incidence of lifetime mood disorder (usually MDD), anxiety disorders, substance use (particularly alcohol or stimulants), and personality disorders (most frequently borderline PD). This is due to high rates of suicide, medical complications, or complications relating to substance use.

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Day # 145: Anorexia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Individuals with other mental disorders may display a disordered relationship with food or their body image but not meet full criteria for anorexia. Comorbidities : 75% report lifetime mood disorder (usually MDD). 25-75% report an anxiety disorder. 15-29% report OCD.