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What Is Beyond a Diagnosis?

Mad in America

We were told that our brains are broken or that we would just have to cope. Like myself, no matter what they had been through, they found their innate resilience. A steady stream of amazing individuals from all over the world replied with incredible openness to share their stories of hope and resilience. What did I discover?

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

Mad in America

Originally intended to highlight risk factors, ACE scores are now used by clinicians to diagnose individuals, despite overlooking resilience and individual variations in response to adversity. Jonathan Haidt has described the current generation as fragile due to being overprotected and less resilient.

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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2024

Mad in America

During 2024, we published 155 blogs , 244 reviews of scientific findings , 43 personal stories and 41 MIA reports , of which 22 were podcast interviews. Here we highlight the top ten of Mad in Americas most-read blogs and personal stories of 2024. You can become a MIA Supporter for $5 per month or $20 annually.

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

Lightwork

We’ll also share practical, evidence-based coping strategies designed specifically for women’s experiences, helping you build resilience and manage anxiety effectively. Coping Strategies: Navigating Stress Differently as Women Research shows distinct differences in how men and women handle stress.

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The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work

Mad in America

This blog post seeks to illuminate semiotics’ untapped power in social work and advocate for its integration as a novel approach to fostering more nuanced, empathetic, and compelling client relationships. David also ensures that Maya’s room arrangement is respected, recognizing it as essential to her coping mechanism.

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Reframing Mental and Emotional Pain from a Buddhist Psychology Perspective

Mad in America

By emphasizing the dynamic nature of mental and emotional states, Buddhist Psychology encourages individuals to explore the underlying causes of their suffering and develop strategies for coping and resilience. Contemplative practices in Buddhist Psychology encourage observing mental and emotional processes to gain insights about them.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

This blog explores the top 10 benefits of counseling for students, highlighting how it enhances mental well-being, academic success, and overall personal growth. It helps in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, allowing students to cope better with academic and personal challenges.