Fri.Jan 17, 2025

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A Psycho-Spiritual Journey

Mad in America

A number of mental health approaches like Soteria, Diabasis, Open Dialogue and various others operate on what has become known as the Wellness principle. While often dismissed or derided by conservative vested interests, there is substantial evidence that this approach offers a proven and credible alternative to the predominant biomedical model. Two important elements found in all the Wellness approaches include a supportive environment and a practice known as Active Listening.

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Psychology Today: Psychological Effects of Losing a Home After Fire

Dr. Deb

Losing a home from a residential fire or wildfire is a significant trauma. The field of psychoanalysis strongly believes loss of a home is much more than physical, emotional or financial. Losing ones home deeply affects a sense of self. Link here Psychology Today to learn more.

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The Psychology Behind New Year’s Resolutions: How to Set Goals That Last

My Psychiatry

New Years resolutions symbolize hope and renewala chance to hit reset and build a better you. Yet, for many, these resolutions barely survive January. Why is it so hard to stick to them? The answer lies in understanding the psychology behind your goals. At My Psychiatrist, were here to guide you in turning your aspirations into lasting achievements.

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Meta’s New Policy and LGBTQ+ Teens: What Parents Need to Know

Child Mind Intitute

Recently, Meta (which owns Facebook and Instagram) introduced significant changes to its content moderation policies to allow users to suggest that identifying as LGBTQ+ is a mental illness. This decision poses a potential threat to the well-being of LGBTQ+ teens, who are already vulnerable to discrimination and harassment. And it starkly contrasts with decades of medical and scientific consensus namely, that being part of the LGBTQ+ community is not a mental disorder.

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The Practice of Letter Writing in Narrative Therapy

Zencare

Published on January 17, 2025 by Zencare Team. Letter writing has been a profound part of human nature for centuries. It is an intimate, reflective practice that transcends mere communication, offering a window into our emotions and thoughts. In the context of narrative therapy , therapeutic letter writing becomes a powerful way to heal emotional wounds, explore strong feelings, and reframe our personal stories.

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Oxford clinical lecturer awarded the Sir Jules Thorn Award for internationally outstanding research

Department of Psychiatry News

Dr Maxime Taquet has been awarded the 2024 Sir Jules Thorn Award for Biomedical Research. The Award recognises the outstanding quality of his cutting-edge research.

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Day # 157: Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)

Bullet Psych

Welcome to today's lesson, where we'll explore Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), two distinct yet often interconnected neurological conditions that can disrupt sleep and impact quality of life. In this post, we will explore what these conditions are, their symptoms, potential causes, and management strategies.