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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

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However, a new study based on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) finds that the intervention can actually make kids’ mental health worse. The relationship between childhood trauma and later development of psychotic symptoms has received increasing attention in recent years.

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My Story of Surviving Psychiatry

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At the age of 41, I was sectioned under the Mental Health Act in the midst of the Covid pandemic in the early autumn of 2020 in the throes of an episode of psychosis. Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in the UK. I want to start my story at the end. This holiday has been amazing.

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Hallucinations can cause an individual to see, hear, or feel things that are not present in reality. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms and improve an individual’s quality of life. The symptoms of psychosis can be distressing and disruptive to an individual’s daily life.

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

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This combination of diagnoses presents specific difficulties in both identifying and treating these conditions. Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. Studies indicate that 60-70% of women with anxiety disorders also qualify for major depressive disorder.