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Holidays and Seasonal Depression: Tips for Coping 

My Psychiatry

Here are some tips for coping with depression during the holiday season. Cozy Staycation: Embrace the coziness of winter with warm blankets, good books, or favorite movies, paired with hot chocolate or soup. Help from a qualified therapist will empower you to remain resilient throughout the winter season.

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

Mad in America

The initial push to recognize PTSD as a formal diagnosis was driven by psychiatrists such as Dr. Robert Jay Lifton with his book “Home from the War” and Dr. Chaim Shatan along with Vietnam War veterans. Jonathan Haidt has described the current generation as fragile due to being overprotected and less resilient.

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The Best Kids’ Books on Mental Health of 2024

Child Mind Intitute

Each year, it seems that theres a new childrens book (or 10!) Clinicians at the Child Mind Institute specializing in conditions that include anxiety, depression, and autism reviewed more than 60 titles that were published in 2024 to compile our inaugural annual list of the best kids’ books for mental health.

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May Cause Side Effects–Radical Acceptance and Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: An Interview with Brooke Siem

Mad in America

In this interview, we talk about her experiences of withdrawal from a cocktail of psychiatric drugs and her debut memoir, May Cause Side Effects , published in 2022 which is one of the first books on antidepressant withdrawal to make it to the mass market. The transcript below has been edited for length and clarity. Everything is so reactive.

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The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work

Mad in America

He notes that Maya often arranges her room in a specific pattern, repeatedly aligning her shoes straight towards the door and organizing her books by color rather than subject. At the same time, the color-coded books could signify an attempt to categorize and make sense of her world.

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Finding Your Light: An Uplifting Message for Anxiety Sufferers

The Anxiety Guy

This message for anxiety sufferers is crafted to offer encouragement, empower resilience, and foster a deeper relationship with your unconscious mind, guiding you back to the light. Resilience in the Face of Anxiety Setbacks Healing from anxiety is rarely a linear journey. Resilience is your greatest ally in these moments.

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Building a Mindset for Anxiety Relief and Burnout Recovery

The Anxiety Guy

The Importance of Mindset in Managing Stress A positive and resilient mindset is crucial in healing stress, anxiety, and burnout. Develop Problem-Solving Skills via the Intuition: Approaching problems with a solution-oriented mindset can reduce feelings of helplessness and improve your ability to cope with stress.