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Mad in America’s 10 Most Popular Articles in 2023

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New Study Finds Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Psychosis In December, Ashley Bobak wrote about a new study which sheds new light on the profound impact of childhood trauma in the development of psychotic symptoms, particularly in treatment-resistant cases of schizophrenia.

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A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment

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A nutrition geek and nature fanatic who loved learning about the healing power of food, I could not wrap my mind around how I needed prescriptions to balance my brain. This was sometime after she had been treated for her eating disorder at a facility in Arizona. Both were eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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“All Real Living Is Meeting”: Brent Robbins on Love, Death, and the Possibilities of Psychology

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Robbins is one of those rare thinkers who makes psychology feel alivenot just a collection of theories and data, but a field full of urgent, deeply human questions. Hes a professor of psychology and the director of the Psy.D. He earned his Ph.D. He earned his Ph.D. On a personal note, Brent has played a foundational role in my own journey.

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Overview by a Psychiatrist

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that is defined as a persistent pattern of mood instability, behavioral issues, problems with self-image and challenges with relationships. of the population has borderline personality disorder. What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder?

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What Happens When There Is No Help?

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Naturally, I developed an eating disorder and OCD at an early age. At age 15, I was sent to a psychiatrist when I was unable to stay awake for more than a couple of hours, or eat proper food for several days, and my self-harming with sharp objects and cigarettes got too visible and out of control. I was disgusted by my body.