Mad in America

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Thus STAR*D could only document a get-well/stay-well rate at the end of a year of only 3%. This in contrast to the previously mentioned 2006 NIMH-funded study that documented a one-year remission rate of non-medicated depressed patients of 85%. Consider the “symptoms” of what is commonly called “depressive disorder.”

Poverty and mental health 145

Poverty and mental health Childhood trauma Neurotransmitters and mental health Trauma and the brain 145

Mad in America

MARCH 2, 2024

In 2009-2010, things did not go well for me due to a combination of extreme insomnia, a seriously diminished self-image, setbacks in all kinds of areas and the partial loss of my social safety net. Anniek: I had cleared six months of time to make sure I had time for optimal self-care. Over the years, the diagnoses all fell away.

Sleep and mental health 140

Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Resilience and coping Neurotransmitters and mental health 140

Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

Patients often find such a level of self-disclosure about the therapist’s problems burdensome and distracting, and I immediately felt less confidence in her ability to help. And too often he retreated to superficial, self-help maxims—“there is no such thing as perfect”—a “look on the bright side” attitude that trivialized my concerns.

Insurance 142

Insurance Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aging and mental health Self-awareness 142

Lightwork

JANUARY 23, 2025

These practical strategies will give you the skills to: Process complex emotions Maintain stability during uncertainty Build stronger support networks Create sustainable self-care practices Let’s take a look at these tools that can turn difficult transitions into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52