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“Functional Disorders”: One of Medicine’s Biggest Failures | Marion Brown

Mad in America

When no physical cause is found the patients may be referred to psychiatrists, with at least the implication that the patients have a psychological problem.’ ’ He goes on to explain that O’Sullivan herself worries about this: ‘Like many Western doctors, I medicalise feelings and behaviour.

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Irrational Polypharmacy: How Integrated Mental Health Treatment Can Help

Mad in America

These are the types of patients that are often referred to our practice. I refer to the above-mentioned treatment methods as irrational polypharmacy. A few of our patients have developed delusional thought disorder that persisted for months even after the medication was discontinued.

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From a Paranoid Schizophrenia Diagnosis to a Peer Researcher in Nigeria

Mad in America

The pastor prayed for me and referred us to a hospital by giving us the contact of a psychiatric nurse. Community support workers and peer support workers had a supervisor who carried out activities in delivering the intervention. I also lost interest in teaching, confidence and ability to speak in public.

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Finding Strength in Community: Navigating Grief Together with Virtual IOP Support in California

Clear Behavioral Health

Group therapy utilizes a wide range of methods to help you process grief alongside your peers and foster a sense of community as you heal together. Benefits of Virtual Community Support for Grief One of the most powerful aspects of a virtual grief IOP is the sense of community it creates. References : Worden, J.

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Flight Anxiety Is Real – Here’s How You Can Fly Fearlessly 

Clear Behavioral Health

This modality will offer support from peers who are experiencing similar emotions. Having a community support system is always beneficial when you are trying to work on your mental health. References: Aerophobia (Fear of flying). This creates an environment to freely share, empathize, and practice active listening.