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Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

NPR - Mental Health

The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.

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Human Therapists Prepare for Battle Against A.I. Pretenders

The New York Times -- Mental Health

The nations largest association of psychologists this month warned federal regulators that A.I. chatbots masquerading as therapists, but programmed to reinforce, rather than to challenge, a users thinking, could drive vulnerable people to harm themselves or others.

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Are We Incompatible? Can You Really Love Someone So Different To You?

The Online Therapist

We are all individuals, formed from different experiences and we often judge our compatibility on how we see our new partner in the early stages of a relationship. In this phase, our incompatibility is hidden by our need to connect and is driven chiefly by hormones (sometimes repetition compulsion)and brain chemical, not common sense.

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I Cut Out Sugar for a Month—Here’s What It Did for My Mental Health

Very Well Mind

I decided to cut out added sugar for an entire month to observe whether eliminating sugar had any impact on my mood, energy levels, and mental clarity. Here's what happened.

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The Guilt of Not Feeling Grateful: Anxiety’s Hidden Trap

The Anxiety Guy

Guilt and anxiety often tend to follow one another in an endless loop of self sabotage. That’s where today’s anxiety guy podcast comes in. Let’s dive deep into what we can do about it today my friends: Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I have so much to be grateful for so why do I still feel this way? If so, youre not alone. Many people struggling with anxiety feel guilty for not feeling gratefulespecially when intrusive thoughts, uncomfortable bodily sensations, and wave

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Dozens of Lifestyle Sessions Are on the Menu at APA 2025

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

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Is Adrenal Fatigue Real? Here's What Medical Experts Have to Say

Very Well Mind

Symptoms of chronic stress are sometimes labeled as adrenal fatigue. Here, find out whether it's a legitimate medical diagnosis and what to do if you're feeling the symptoms.

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Spravato Approved for Treatment-Resistant Depression

ADDitude

February 25, 2025 Spravato, the esketamine nasal spray approved in 2019 for use alongside oral antidepressants for treatment-resistant depression, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a standalone monotherapy with no oral medication required. Esketamine is a form of the dissociative agent ketamine , commonly used as an anesthetic; it works by targeting the neurotransmitter glutamate.

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How to Overcome Gambling Addiction

My Psychiatry

In “How to Overcome Gambling Addiction and Recognize the Signs,” we explore how gambling addiction impacts countless individuals and communities worldwide. What often begins innocentlywith just a few games for fun or the thrill of a potential wincan quickly spiral into a destructive cycle. The emotional toll of overwhelming guilt and anxiety, the financial strain of mounting debts, and the strain on relationships can leave someone feeling trapped and isolated.

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How to Help an Addict and Stop Enabling

Clear Behavioral Health

Drug and alcohol addiction does not only affect the person who is directly experiencing it, but it also causes difficulties for the people around them. When you have a close relationship with someone who is struggling with substance use dependency, its easy to get wrapped up in their cycles. Wanting to do all you can for someone you love is the most innate and natural reaction.

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Irish Independent: Government’s planned Mental Health Bill is ‘utterly cruel’ and will ‘torture’ patients, psychiatrist warns

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Following the press release regarding College President Dr Lorcan Martin’s opening address to the College NCHD Conference 2025 and his interview on Morning Ireland , Eilish O’Regan wrote for the Irish Independent this weekend about the planned Mental Health Bill and the concerns of the College. Read the article in the Irish Independent (behind a paywall) here.

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The Chronic Smog of Unhealthy Mental Health Parity

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

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Why It’s Important to Talk about Race with Children

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

When my son was three years old, he told me one day after preschool that he didnt want to play with me because I was Black. He went on; Black people are mean, he said, and he only wanted to play with his dad because my husband was white, like him. We were shocked and I was hurtmy child thought I was bad because I was Black. And even though my son is biracial, he characterized himself as white.

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Striving for Efficiency as an Early-Year Military Intern

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

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Lithium Doubles Risk of Thyroid and Kidney Dysfunction

Mad in America

In a new study , researchers found that even short-term lithium use doubled the risk of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and chronic kidney disease. The study focused on patients with a bipolar disorder diagnosis in Hong Kong. Higher lithium levels were associated with a higher risk for thyroid and kidney problems, but the increased risk still showed up at serum lithium levels lower than those recommended by treatment guidelines.

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Private Equity’s Inroads Into Mental Health Bring Concern

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

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Can Naturopathic Doctors Prescribe Medicine?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Naturopathic medicine is gaining more attention as people seek natural and holistic approaches to healthcare. But one common question remains: Can a naturopath prescribe medication? Many assume that naturopathic doctors (NDs) solely rely on herbal remedies and lifestyle changes, but the reality is more nuanced. At Center for Integrative Psychiatry, we recognize the growing interest in holistic and integrative healthcare, especially in mental health treatment.

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In Memoriam: October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

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APA’s Government, Policy, and Advocacy Update (March 2025)

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.

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FDA Proposes Reducing Nicotine in Cigarettes to Reduce—and Even Prevent—Addiction

Psychiatry Online

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Involving Family Members in Clinical Decision Making

Psychiatry Online

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From the Archives: Phyllis Greenacre, M.D.

Psychiatry Online

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Charles Dike, M.D., to Deliver 2025 Chester M. Pierce Human Rights Award Lecture

Psychiatry Online

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IMG Track to Offer Wisdom on ‘the Lifespan of One’s Career’

Psychiatry Online

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Clinical Updates to Explore Microdosing, Clozapine Underuse, MAOIs, and More

Psychiatry Online

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Moving From ‘Hallucinations’ to ‘Fabrications’

Psychiatry Online

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Executive Orders Have Chilling Effect on Transgender Community

Psychiatry Online

PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.