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How I Developed a Critical Perspective on Psychiatry

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article is being simultaneously published on Mad in America and on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. F ollowing my recent experience of antidepressant withdrawal and having worked in psychiatry for nearly 20 years as a registered mental health nurse, I now have a very critical view on what good mental health treatment and recovery should look like.

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Autism vs. ADHD: Understanding Attention and Hyperactivity Challenges

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

Autism vs. ADHD: Understanding Attention and Hyperactivity Challenges As a parent, youve probably spent countless moments watching your child, wondering if their struggles with focus, bursts of energy, or those unique, repetitive habits are just part of growing up or signs of something deeper. Its only natural to ask yourself: Is this just a phase, or is there something else my child needs?

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The Surprising Link between Lifestyle Choices and Mental Health: What Science Reveals

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

A healthy lifestyle is often connected to a healthy body and a healthy mind. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.

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How to Tell Your Child About Their Autism Diagnosis

Child Mind Intitute

When your child receives an autism spectrum diagnosis, you may wonder how it will affect their life and what support they might need. You might also have a hard time figuring out when and how to tell your child. The answer may be different for each child, as there are no two autistic children who are exactly alike, just as there are no two individuals who are exactly alike.

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The Weight of the World: Understanding Anxiety Deeply

The Anxiety Guy

Understanding anxiety more deeply is to create space for change in the moments it is needed. Today, we’ll dive deep into the weight we carry around with anxiety and take one more step towards lasting freedom. Enjoy! In this heartfelt episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis delves deep into understanding anxiety and what it feels like to live with ita burden that can often feel like carrying the weight of the world.

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Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Fampridine is currently used to improve walking ability in multiple sclerosis. A new study shows that it could also help individuals with reduced working memory, as seen in mental health conditions like schizophrenia or depression.

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