Mad in America

JANUARY 28, 2025

I still remember the first time I heard the acronym ACT. It was in graduate school, and the term felt both seductive and mysterious. Intrigued, I dove deeper, eventually applying for social work internship with the Southern Tier ACT Team. A few months later, I began my role as a social work intern for an evidence-based pilot program through the state university system.

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Child Mind Intitute

JANUARY 28, 2025

You might have kept a diary at some point in your life to record your thoughts or details about your day. But did you know that this simple practice of putting pen to paper has decades of scientific backing as a tool for mental health and personal growth? Heres why mental health professionals recommend journaling and what research tells us about its benefits.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre traveling with family or just looking to take in the sights, here are five must-see recommendations to make the most of your trip: Fairmount Park: As the weather warms up, Fairmount Park offers the perfect setting for a leisurely walk, bike ride or scenic horse-drawn carriage tour. Dont miss the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in the U.S.!

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 28, 2025

Therapists play a crucial role in supporting mental and emotional well-being, but their expertise is generally focused on psychological health. If youve ever wondered whether your therapist can provide dietary advice, the answer depends on their training and qualifications. Lets explore the nuances of this topic, address common concerns, and offer guidance on seeking the right support for your mental and physical health needs.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia. According to a review of more than 600 studies, these patients have an impaired ability to see differences in light intensity between adjacent areas, which allows us to identify shapes, textures and details in the environment.

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Very Well Mind

JANUARY 28, 2025

You can get things done without hyperfixating on New Year's goals. One therapist will explain how to strive for self-improvement in a different way this year.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears to reduce anxiety without side effects. Their work suggests a new target for treating anxiety disorders and related conditions and demonstrates a general strategy, based on a method called photopharmacology, for mapping drug effects on the brain.

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MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

JANUARY 28, 2025

Several studies suggest that screening during the first week postpartum may be helpful in identifying women at higher risk for experiencing postpartum depression.

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