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

Mad in America

Later, DSM-III-R (1987) expanded the definition to include sexual assault, and DSM-IV (1994) emphasized individual responses like fear or helplessness. Originally intended to highlight risk factors, ACE scores are now used by clinicians to diagnose individuals, despite overlooking resilience and individual variations in response to adversity.

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

Mad in America

I’m diagnosing a depressive and anxiety disorder and recommending medication.” A few months ago you were a guest panelist on one of Mad in America’s online discussions about psychiatric drug withdrawal, and you talked of using radical acceptance as a way to manage and cope in very difficult times.