Thu.Jan 23, 2025

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The disadvantages of antidepressants

Critical Psychiatry

As Ive said before (see eg. previous post ), Im inclined to believe that antidepressants are no better than placebo. I cant prove this but it is possible that the statistical difference between antidepressant and placebo in short-term clinical trials is an artefact because of methodological problems, such as unblinding (see eg. another previous post ).

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10 Essential Tools for Managing Life Transitions

Lightwork

Life transitions are important moments that change our daily lives, relationships, and how we see ourselves. These momentswhether we plan them or notcan include changes in our careers, shifts in relationships, health problems, or personal growth. These changes can be overwhelming, causing uncertainty and stress that affect our mental well-being. It’s crucial to learn how to navigate these transitions effectively for our emotional health and personal development.

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9 Mental Health Books We Loved in 2024

Zencare

Published on January 23, 2025 by Zencare Team. We've pulled together some of our favorite mental health books we've read or been recommended in 2024. These suggestions come from mental health professionals, friends and fellow Zencare team members! With all recommendations, take these with a grain of salt. You might find that not every book on this list will be a good fit or good help to you, and you might find that even your own therapist doesn't recommend it and that's totally fine!

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Researchers track sharp increase in diagnoses for sedative, hypnotic and anxiety use disorder in young adults

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers. Their study examined diagnoses of these disorders in adolescents and young adults between 2001 to 2019.

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Levels of Physician Accountability

Real Psychiatry

I thought I would start the new year out with a post that looks at the factual basis of physician accountability and satisfaction with care provided by psychiatrists. Apart from the usual irrational and conflict of interest derived criticism of psychiatry there appears to be a significant number of people promulgating the myth that there are many people with complaints about psychiatrists.

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Clinical Research Fellow – King’s College London & RCSI

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

King’s College London & RCSI Job Posted: Thursday, 23 January 2024 Deadline: Extended to 21 March, 2025 Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Read more on the RCSI website, and read the full job description at the PDF linked herein. In partnership with Kings College London, we are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for a Two Year Clinical Lecturer post commencing July 14th 2025.