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Antipsychotics Lead to Worse Outcomes in First-Episode Psychosis

Mad in America

Researchers have found that cognitive-behavioral therapy without antipsychotics is just as effective for first-episode psychosis—that adding drugs provided no additional improvement. This is consistent with previous studies that found that experiencing childhood trauma , not heritability, was associated with psychosis.

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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach

Mad in America

Childhood Trauma : Adverse childhood experiences include physical and emotional abuse, physical and emotional neglect, and family trauma (such as a parent in prison, or witnessing a parent physically abused by the other parent). for those on parole or a supervised release from prison in the past 12 months, and 9.2%

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A Guide to Social Learning Theory

Solara Mental Health

It’s your typical ‘talk therapy’ Those practicing psychotherapy use a variety of tools and techniques to help patients recover from or cope with mental illnesses and trauma. Psychotherapists work with a client to reduce negative behavioral issues to promote healing and peace.

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Instead Of Looking For Root Causes Of Your Anxiety, Do This.

The Anxiety Guy

For instance, childhood traumas, abusive relationships, or significant life changes can leave lasting impacts that manifest as anxiety. Heres why: Focusing on the Present : Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a highly effective treatment for anxiety, often focuses on current thoughts and behaviors rather than past experiences.