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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Leigh, Mother of Melissa

Mad in America

As a young child, she was an avid reader, devouring books in the fourth grade, which planted seeds for her love and belief in science and scientific methods. She was never again able to function at the high level she did before, sleeping a lot at first and then developing insomnia afterward.

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Deep Quality Sleep (6-8 Hours) Quality sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain. For those with sleep issues, exposing your eyes to morning sunlight, minimizing light exposure before bed, and avoiding meals 2-3 hours before sleep can help regulate your circadian rhythm.

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Summing up the STAR*D Scandal: The Public was Betrayed, Millions were Harmed, and the Mainstream Media Failed Us All

Mad in America

As such, the scandal now serves as a historical verdict on the ethics of American psychiatry, and by extension, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This ongoing failure can be traced back to the publication of DSM-III in 1980, when American psychiatry adopted a disease model for categorizing and treating mental disorders.

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Unpacking Depression: An Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg

Lawyers with Depression

She is the author of six books on the treatment of anxiety and depression published by W.W. An international trainer of mental health professionals, Dr. Sadness is a response to a specific situation in which we usually have some kind of loss. The loss of a self-esteem, a loss of a loved one, the loss of a desired goal.

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Day # 154: Insomnia - Treatment

Bullet Psych

Secondary insomnia refers to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to an underlying cause, such as a medical condition, mental health disorder, medications, or substance use. In contrast, primary insomnia refers to sleep disturbances that are not directly attributable to any underlying health condition.

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“A Dangerous Substance”: The Impact of Social Media on Youth Mental Health

Mad in America

The young dancer’s story—at her request and her father’s, she’ll remain anonymous—illustrates both the lure and harms of social media, which has been drawing more and more attention of late for its ubiquity, its addictiveness, its corporate habits, and its role in the youth mental health crisis. hours a day on social media.”