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

Mad in America

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. Jonathan Haidt has described the current generation as fragile due to being overprotected and less resilient.

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Understanding Trauma Following a Natural Disaster

Zencare

This article will explore the mental health impact of disasters, the common reactions to trauma, and coping strategies for recovery. These responses are part of the bodys natural coping mechanism for dealing with traumatic events, yet they can feel overwhelming and confusing for survivors.

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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. But what do you do?