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How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients

Mad in America

In the first half of the twentieth century, for instance, the psychoanalyst Karen Horney authored two books with neurosis in the title, and there were scores of others written by a variety of psychologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts and medical experts. The psychological literature on neurosis dates back at least a half-century.

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

Some may feel sedative-like relaxation, while others experience heightened awareness or altered perceptions. However, it is also worth noting that some people report using marijuana to self-manage depressive symptoms, such as sadness or low energy. Ultimately, marijuanas effects depend on the individual and the strain.

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Psychotherapy and Social Change: Mick Cooper on Counseling, Pluralism, and Progressive Politics

Mad in America

His research focuses on humanistic and existential therapies, client engagement, and the role of psychotherapy in fostering personal and collective agency. Meanwhile, other approaches, like CBT and third-wave therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), have continued to evolve.