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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

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times more likely to have experienced adverse childhood events than healthy individuals. Mental Disorder Has Roots in Trauma and Inequality, Not Biology Allan M. Evidence supports a causal role as longitudinal studies indicate early adversity precedes the onset of psychosis.”

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders as we discuss bulimia nervosa. Today's Content Level: Intermediate Clinical Pearls 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 History : Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating combined with behaviors intended to counteract the weight gain (purging).

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The TikTokification of Mental Health on Campus

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“I feel like other people could have a similar experience where they see it and get almost inspired to do so without realizing what it means.” “Pro-ana” communities, which frame eating disorders like anorexia as positive lifestyles and offer tips for losing weight, also proliferated on Tumblr.

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Charles Spencer’s Story of Boarding School Abuse Is Haunting

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But she has an eating disorder,’ my mother said. At the event, a 24-year-old alumnus told me he had recently found the first letter that he had written home after being sent to board at eight. Once again, my older brother walked into the kitchen where I was talking to my mother. He saw me in distress. He was twenty-nine.

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Female Veteran Issues

Solara Mental Health

Men in the military have more exposure to traumatic events. Women experience PTSD for a longer duration The female gender has stronger reactions to traumatic events. PTSD makes it extremely difficult for veterans to successfully reintegrate into society due to its varying symptoms. 12.3%) than in male veterans (5.0%-6.0%).

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Conveying Hope, Empowering Teens: An Interview With Jessica Schleider

Mad in America

And right after one of the supervised meals, which is an important part of eating disorder treatments, one of the other patients in the clinic asked me, “What made you try your fear food today?” Schleider : It does, but it’s not the main event. In the past, really no treatment that I had received had worked.

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Day # 144: Anorexia Nervosa Part 1

Bullet Psych

Today we will continue our current theme of eating disorders. Today's Content Level: Beginner and Intermediate Introduction 1 Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder characterized by significantly low body weight and preoccupation with weight, body image, and being thin. Today's topic is anorexia nervosa.