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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

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New Study Finds Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Psychosis In December, Ashley Bobak wrote about a new study which sheds new light on the profound impact of childhood trauma in the development of psychotic symptoms, particularly in treatment-resistant cases of schizophrenia.

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The Power Dynamics of Psychedelic Therapy

Mad in America

Or, my childhood trauma of feeling like at any moment, if I didn’t do what I was supposed to do, I could be shamed or punished according to the rules of obedience training my parents learned from Dr. Rather than the therapist innately trusting the initial impulse of the client for the change in music, there is an element of mistrust.

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The TikTokification of Mental Health on Campus

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“I feel like other people could have a similar experience where they see it and get almost inspired to do so without realizing what it means.” “Pro-ana” communities, which frame eating disorders like anorexia as positive lifestyles and offer tips for losing weight, also proliferated on Tumblr.

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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. People struggling with addiction, insomnia, childhood trauma, anxiety, and grief often turn to a psychotherapist for help.