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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

Not necessarily, but they should, in the interest of holistic and compassionate treatment, be aware of how these factors influence and affect physical functioning. They are often immediately pathologized for self-reporting very human challenges, such as anxiety or panic, and backed into a diagnostic corner of being labeled and medicated.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

In 2025, as mental health awareness continues to grow, counseling is playing a more prominent role in education. This blog explores the top 10 benefits of counseling for students, highlighting how it enhances mental well-being, academic success, and overall personal growth. Why is counseling important?

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

Mad in America

In 2009-2010, things did not go well for me due to a combination of extreme insomnia, a seriously diminished self-image, setbacks in all kinds of areas and the partial loss of my social safety net. Anniek: I had cleared six months of time to make sure I had time for optimal self-care. Over the years, the diagnoses all fell away.

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

Mad in America

In this blog, he addresses the scientific literature on antidepressant efficacy and FDA approval. What is the power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating depression versus drug treatment efficacy? Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It.

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

Mad in America

In this blog, he addresses antidepressants versus CBT, the buzz around ketamine and esketamine, and the new frontier of drugs for postpartum depression. When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It.

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

Lightwork

Women often internalize their stressors, turning their anxiety inward through self-blame, rumination, and excessive worry. This internalization can intensify anxiety symptoms and create a cycle of negative thoughts. Regular practice of these coping mechanisms can help break the cycle of internalization and reduce anxiety symptoms.