Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

I once worked in a psychiatric outpatient clinic in the city of Zürich, Switzerland. In a list of patients brimming with troubled young women, it became quite apparent how much the psychiatric field was influenced by modern cultural trends. One of the cases that had me questioning this was Emily’s. In her twenties, from an affluent, predominantly white neighbourhood, she was referred to me by her family doctor.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Today’s Fast-Paced World

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Mental health is a critical component for overall wellbeing and is essential for a fulfilling life. It affects how individuals understand and respond to the world around them, how they interact with their fellow-beings and how they make decisions.

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For those with CTE, family history of mental illness tied to aggression in middle age

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.

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