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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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Day # 162: Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder

Bullet Psych

The most commonly prescribed are benzodiazepines (BZDs) and the non-benzodiazepine "Z-drugs" (zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone), which are marketed as safer alternatives for sleep. Epidemiology & Pathogenesis 4 , 5 Genetics , environmental influences , and mental health comorbidities contribute to vulnerability.

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

Mad in America

The vast majority of psychiatrists and non-psychiatric physicians still hold onto the belief, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, that behavioral health disorders are diseases of the brain and for most of these “diseases” the primary and, for many of physicians, the sole treatment is pharmaceuticals!

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It's Okay to Need Medication for Mental Health Treatment

Zencare

There are 298 mental health conditions currently recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-TR, which is the standard reference for clinical practice among trained, licensed mental health professionals, in the US. Written by Rebekah Ferguson, LMHC.