Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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ADHD Drugs Linked to Psychosis and Mania

Mad in America

In a new study , researchers compared people who were hospitalized for psychiatric reasons. They found that people taking prescription amphetamines (Adderall) were more than twice as likely to develop psychosis or mania; those on high doses were more than five times as likely. However, when the researchers included outpatients as well—essentially, those with less severe psychiatric problems—they found that those taking a high dose of amphetamines were more than 13 times as likely to develop psyc

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Social media posts may provide early warning of PTSD problems

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Scientists have analyzed millions of tweets to identify COVID-19 survivors living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- demonstrating the effectiveness of using social media data as a tool for early screening and intervention.

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Comprehensive Suicide Prevention: Addressing Mental Health and the Role of Telepsychiatry

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Key Statistics on Suicide: Multifaceted Causes of Suicide: Among others, mental pain, disorders, and exposure to maltreatment are significant risk factors for suicidal behavior. These disorders are significantly contributed by individuals having significant mental disturbances such as depression, other personality disorders, or childhood traumas.

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Overcoming the Fear of Losing Control with Anxiety

The Anxiety Guy

I’m really looking forward to you listening to today’s important podcast episode on the fear of losing control with anxiety. Get ready for many ‘More Than Anxiety Moments’ as you progress beyond this fear and towards deeper levels of clarity. *This Podcast Episode is Brought To You by the DPDR Recovery Program. Description: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, we dive deep into a common struggle faced by anxiety sufferersthe fear of losing control.

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New research identifies critical gaps in mental health care for adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% received minimally adequate treatment. Meeting the needs of people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders will require innovative interventions and implementation to improve access to and use of evidence-based approaches, the authors argue.

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Guidance for Speaking to Kids About the Election

Child Mind Intitute

Once again we are in the final weeks of an extraordinary presidential election thats an emotional rollercoaster for parents and kids as well.The campaign is not just topic A on television and social media, but is dividing friends and family members and causing anxiety. Kids cant help being exposed to disturbing language, shocking images, insults and dire predictions for the future.

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