Mad in America

JULY 19, 2024

It’s about learning to self-regulate, so that, if and when mental storms pass through, they no longer require such harsh societal intervention. Efforts at Self-Regulation Being placed in psychiatric hospitals at a rate of almost once per year was greatly disturbing, and it provided me with motivation to get my situation under control.

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Hospitality Self-awareness Sleep and mental health Bipolar disorder 120

Mad in America

MARCH 2, 2024

Would you tell us a little bit about what it was like for you in the mental health system before you went into withdrawal? 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.

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Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Neurotransmitters and mental health Resilience and coping 142

Mad in America

JUNE 17, 2024

Overwhelmed, I sought help from my VA mental health team. In response to how quickly my mental health had devolved, my husband was concerned I might have a brain tumor. I was a shell of my former self, unable to think, staring off into space; all while trying my best to care for my family.

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Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Self-awareness 126

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows substantial reductions in mortality rates from infectious diseases that once caused widespread fatalities.

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

Mad in America

MARCH 9, 2024

The ART medicines are obtained each month from the Government ART clinic in Bhuj for all residents who are HIV positive, and for those with mental health conditions, the psychiatrist at the Government Mental Hospital in Bhuj prescribes the medications. Admitting a female patient would require someone to stay with her.

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Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Hospitality Self-awareness 104

Lightwork

JANUARY 2, 2025

Introduction Mental health awareness has skyrocketed in recent years, pushing self-care from a luxury to an essential practice. The statistics are clear: 1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges every year, highlighting the critical need for proactive wellness strategies.

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Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Resilience and coping 52

Lightwork

JANUARY 23, 2025

These momentswhether we plan them or notcan include changes in our careers, shifts in relationships, health problems, or personal growth. These changes can be overwhelming, causing uncertainty and stress that affect our mental well-being. During such periods, it’s crucial to prioritize your mental health.

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