Mad in America

DECEMBER 30, 2023

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy 144

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Childhood trauma Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 144

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For months, the GP had focused on an alleged traumatic event causing her significant psychological distress. When I asked about this alleged trauma, Emily initially spoke vaguely of a toxic relationship with a former boyfriend. They could not recall any traumatic event, confirming instead a stable and nurturing home life.

Resilience and coping 141

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health 141

Mad in America

JUNE 22, 2024

Concept creep Access to content about mental health can be valuable for those who are struggling and don’t know why , providing explanations for events that feel upsetting or out-of-control. “I Take this ad, which relies on the fact that most people can’t resist a Buzzfeed-style personality quiz—even one that ends with self-diagnosis.

Self-awareness 136

Self-awareness Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Childhood trauma 136