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Irrational Polypharmacy: How Integrated Mental Health Treatment Can Help

Mad in America

In my role as a director of integrative mental health at a recovery and mental health practice, I often see patients with complex mental health issues, substance use, a history of trauma, dysfunctional relationships, and problematic family dynamics. Many of these patients have been on SSRIs for years or decades.

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Beyond Paternalism or Abandonment in Mental Health Care: An Interview with Neil Gong

Mad in America

Family dynamics are extremely loaded, and being controlled by one’s parents can lead to very difficult and explosive situations. The idea was to release some prisoners who were incarcerated for drug offenses into the community and build up a community support system.