Tue.Dec 10, 2024

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Benzodiazepines Linked to Suicide, Study Finds

Mad in America

A new study published in Psychiatry Research finds that alprazolam, commonly sold as Xanax, is linked to an increased risk of suicidal events. In fact, all of the benzodiazepines examined in the current research, including diazepam (often marketed as Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), were also associated with increased suicide risk. Buspirone, the only non-benzodiazepine anxiety-reducing medication examined in the current work, showed a significantly weaker association with suicide risk.

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Holiday blues for kids and teens. What parents can do to help

Global News - Mental Health News

Many kids and teens are looking forward to theholidayswith great excitement, but others find it a difficult time of year filled with anxiety, stress and loneliness.

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What Are Waking Dreams, and Why Should You Care?

Mad in America

D reaming isa vitalpart of our existence, essential to memory consolidation and emotional processing. Waking dreamsallowus to dream while awake, significantly enhancing self-awareness, creative problem-solving, andthe ability to findmeaning in life experiences. Indigenous culturesaround the worldrecognize and intentionally cultivate waking dreams for both personal and communitywell-being.

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Auditor general flags problems with mental health care in New Brunswick

Global News - Mental Health News

New Brunswick's auditor general says the province's Health Department lacks the ability to ensure timely access to treatment for addiction and mental health problems.

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I Needed a Guide by Mad Preschool Teacher

Mad in America

Still feels like yesterday 16 alone with this unrecognized gift I can touch God I can feel everything Way too much pain though too much beauty I needed a shaman a wise elder Someone whos been there and done that I shouldnt be alone with this The psychiatrist just builds more walls Messiah complex? I better keep my mouth shut Just try this pill. no this one. nope again. well find one He needs to be in the one month involuntary hospital program Poor mom!

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. There are many other psychiatrists taking new patients within 3-4 weeks. Please click here for our Find A Psychiatrist search tool. MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients Sara Singh, M.D.