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

Mad in America

P sychiatry’s serotonin-imbalance theory of depression, long discarded by researchers, was finally flushed down the toilet by psychiatry and the mainstream media in 2022. And psychiatrists’ primary treatments for depression—their so-called “antidepressants”—are now circling the drain. 2) What approach to depression makes sense? Genes and depression?

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Managing War Flashbacks: Tips for Coping with PTSD

Solara Mental Health

The intensity and frequency of combat situations and other traumas experienced during war can lead to the development of PTSD and subsequent war flashbacks. War flashbacks are a distressing symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can have a significant impact on the lives of those who experience them.

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Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal: Symptoms and Treatments 

Clear Behavioral Health

Your entire body and brain are changing. Normally, when you excessively drink alcohol, your brain chemistry becomes unbalanced. Normally, when you excessively drink alcohol, your brain chemistry becomes unbalanced. When feeling more confident about the detox process, you make the right choice for your health and future.

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

Treatment options for psychosis depend on the underlying cause and may include medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Defining Psychosis Psychosis is a condition that affects the brain, causing a person to experience symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. She particularly enjoys partnering with patients in therapy to improve their quality of life. Sarah Johnson, M.D.,

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3 Hidden Elements of Anxiety Disorders No One Talks About

The Anxiety Guy

Dennis discusses how to bring these perceptions to the surface to rewire your brains response to non-threatening situations. Fatigue (Trauma, Full Stress Bucket, Addiction to Suffering, Doer-ship): Emotional fatigue from unresolved trauma, an overflowing stress bucket, and an addiction to suffering keeps you stuck in survival mode.