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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

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TikTok’s “sick-role subculture” leads to children taking on the characteristics of rare psychiatric diagnoses, according to an article in Comprehensive Psychiatry. Gutierrez, and Saudi Garcia opened their recent article, “Rethinking Psychiatry: Solutions for a Sociogenic Crisis,” recently published in the journal Daedalus.

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Day # 148: Binge-Eating Disorder

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Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss binge eating disorder (BED). Today's Content Level: Beginner and Intermediate Introduction 1 Binge-eating disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent binge eating. Rule out other eating disorders.

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Day # 149: Other Eating Disorders (Avoidant/Restrictive, Rumination, & Pica)

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Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss three less well known eating disorders: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Rumination Disorder, and Pica. Does not occur exclusively during the course of other eating disorders. Conclusion Congratulations.

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The Power of Distress in an Unhealthy World

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From Psychology Today/Joanna Cheek MD : “People come to see me for help with their depression, anxiety, eating disorder, addiction, or any other label that fails to adequately describe why we hurt. ” Article → Back to Around the Web The post The Power of Distress in an Unhealthy World appeared first on Mad In America.

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Beyond Pharmacare

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Following doctor’s orders, I had obediently swallowed Seroquel (quetiapine) that night, a so-called ‘antipsychotic’ medication used to treat mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and, off-label, dementia, autism, eating disorders, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa. Today's Content Level: Intermediate Clinical Pearls 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 History : Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating combined with behaviors intended to counteract the weight gain (purging).

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The Mental Health Crisis of Today’s Youth—The Hidden Culprit Every Parent and Therapist Should Know About

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In a November 2011 article , University of Rochester psychologist Andrew Elliot pointed out how overachievers have an underlying fear of failure or a self-worth contingent upon competence. Today’s youth feel tremendous pressure to go “above and beyond” what’s expected, and feel deficient when they don’t measure up to unrelenting standards.