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Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

Global News - Mental Health News

Nova Scotians will be able to self-refer to a program for therapy from master's-level social workers, psychologists and registered counselling therapists.

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

Mad in America

In her twenties, from an affluent, predominantly white neighbourhood, she was referred to me by her family doctor. Emily exhibited symptoms of depression and anxiety but lacked the indicators that, to me, would suggest PTSD. s concept of “solastalgia,” which refers to the distress caused by environmental changes.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 8)

Mad in America

SSRI treatment of the anxiety disorders. T he clinical efficacy of SSRIs in treating various anxiety disorders for which these drugs have FDA approval is no better than their record in treating depression. S hould Xanax-type drugs be used for treating stress-anxiety? The post Much of U.S.

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

Mad in America

Sixty-five percent of these callers (approximately 100,000 outpatients) complained of anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. Callers who were already on psychiatric drugs were referred for behavioral treatment, leaving the matter of these drugs alone. I applaud many pharmaceuticals that cure disease or substantially reduce symptoms.

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Hydroxyzine for Anxiety

Now Psych

Atarax generally refers to hydroxyzine hydrochloride formulations, while Vistaril is typically hydroxyzine pamoate. Hydroxyzine for Anxiety Disorders Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine medication recognized for its effectiveness in treating anxiety symptoms.

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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

Mad in America

During a kismet connection with a neuroscientist colleague, he referred me to Open Dialogue in Finland. He went to his GP, who diagnosed him with “anxiety disorder” on top of his bipolar diagnosis and prescribed Xanax. Thankfully, from my work as a music college professor, I understood the connection between music and the brain.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

Secondary Insomnia 5 , 6 Secondary insomnia refers to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to an underlying cause , such as a medical condition, mental health disorder, medications, or substance use. Although insomnia can be a symptom of an independent disorder, it is most frequently observed as a comorbid condition.