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Accounting for Mental Disorder: Time for a Paradigm Shift

Mad in America

S ince the onset of the pandemic, misery and mental disorder have increased, raising considerable concern about mental health. In short, ten years ago the WHO called for a paradigm shift in mental health care. In short, ten years ago the WHO called for a paradigm shift in mental health care.

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Exploring the Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorders

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

Exploring the Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety Disorders As a parent, caregiver, or even a concerned family member, have you ever wondered whether the mood swings you witness in your loved one could be more than just emotional highs and lows?

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.

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From Anxiety to Advocacy: How Pharmacogenomic Testing Helped My Mental Health Journey

NAMI

Madeline Bohlman, Miss Arkansas USA I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder when I was very youngI think I may have been in elementary school. ” The thought of waiting for results terrified meI was in a bad place mentally and didnt have time to wait and deal with medication trial and error.

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How Functional Medicine Helps with Anxiety

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. Functional medicine, however, takes a holistic approach to treating anxiety by identifying and targeting the underlying imbalances that contribute to mental health concerns.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Preface)

Mad in America

My views, which are based partly on my experience as a clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist and my 22-year career managing behavioral healthcare for large national employer health plans, are not those of most physicians or the vast majority of the media and general public. The MD degree is a medical practitioner degree, and a Ph.D. (as

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. This disorder can cause significant impairment in a child’s social, academic, and emotional development.