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Mood Tracking: My System for Reducing Psychiatric Hospitalizations

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This blog is not about the cruelty of psychiatric institutions, although they can be cruel. Instead, what this blog is about is earning the right to be freed from such societal constraints. It’s about learning to self-regulate, so that, if and when mental storms pass through, they no longer require such harsh societal intervention.

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Risks of Prescribing Psychiatric Drugs to Veterans

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Still, you and your family should be aware of the possibility of side effects in the future and being made aware does not mean the doctor softly saying “Well, there are some known side effects, but how about we try this?” Many were not aware of these risks prior to starting them. Millions of others share this experience.

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Is There Transformative Meaning in Madness?

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No-way-out by J “Mental distress is a portal to self-actualisation, providing a gateway into inner-consciousness…[it] is only labelled as an ‘illness’ because of how we have been conditioned to understand it within western culture.” Footnote This research was completed with the Alef Trust in 2024.

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

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While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. However, the following factors might be more plausible. These symptoms are rooted in persistent emotional dysregulation rather than a singular traumatic event.

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Reframing Mental and Emotional Pain from a Buddhist Psychology Perspective

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Ill will and aversion can be directed internally (negative self-talk, self-harm) or externally (hurtful words, violence). Therefore, mindful awareness when faced with challenging conditions—those we dislike or even hate—is a powerful coping skill to regulate and cope with distressing thoughts and emotions. Sloth and Torpor.

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The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work

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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. These symbols serve as a form of self-expression and a shield against the social pressures of the school environment.

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How to Explain Top Psychiatrists’ “Dr. Strangelove Exuberance” Unchecked by Reality

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Insel is a prime example of a top psychiatrist with exuberance about psychiatry regardless of his awareness of the reality of its repeated failures. “I Authored by psychiatrist Marshall Garrick, this article provides a window to the cultural values of psychiatry, and how self-serving rationalizations are considered artful diplomacy.