Critical Psychiatry

JANUARY 13, 2025

I mentioned the Sunday Times magazine article about Joanna Moncrieff in my last post , where I focused on the issue of whether antidepressants work. I also wanted to pick up what the article says in its introductory rubric about Jo daring to argue that depression is not a physical disease. At face value, saying that depression is not a physical disease may not appear to be so much of a challenge to psychiatry.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 13, 2025

From T he Guardian :A coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace doctor to the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent before his suicide. Thomas Kingston, 45, whose marriage to Lady Gabriella at Windsor Castle in 2019 was attended by the late Queen, killed himself last February after suffering adverse effects of medication he had recently been prescribed, an inquest found last month.

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The Anxiety Guy

JANUARY 13, 2025

Anxiety often tricks us into believing things about ourseleves that are simply untrue. Today in this powerful anxiety guy podcast episode, let’s dive into the truths behind these ‘anxiety tricks’ and move one step closer to becoming more than anxiety. Enjoy! How Anxiety Tricks You Into Believing Lies About Yourself I know, I’ve been there.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

JANUARY 13, 2025

Get ready for NatCon25 , where the brightest minds in behavioral health care come together! Renowned for its cutting-edge curriculum, our annual conference gives you exclusive access to the trailblazers shaping the future of mental health and substance use care. Heres a sneak peek at our powerhouse keynote speakers who are revolutionizing the field: Adam Grant : Grant is a world-renowned organizational psychologist, bestselling author and Whartons top-rated professor for seven consecutive years.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 13, 2025

New research identifies differing trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among adolescents and adults, including an increase among adults from 2020 to 2023. The study found a significant downward trends in ADHD incidence among adults from 2016 to 2020 and adolescents from 2016 to 2018. The ADHD incidence rate remained stable for adolescents in subsequent years.

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Judy Tsafrir, MD Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

As we step into 2025, the intensity of the world around us is undeniable. From the violent events on New Years Day to ongoing natural disasters and political turbulence, the collective stress can feel overwhelming. These uncertain times call for intentional practices that support our resilience and help us meet the chaos with strength and… The post Bed Time Rituals to Support Your Spirit first appeared on Judy Tsafrir, M.D.

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