Mad in America

MARCH 20, 2024

O n the podcast this week we turn our attention to conflicts of interest (COIs) and new research from the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Mad in America has previously examined the problems with conflicts of interest in research but this time we extend that to look at the potential effect of COIs on diagnostic tools such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Genetics and mental health 143

Genetics and mental health Pharmaceuticals Self-awareness Legal 143

Solara Mental Health

MARCH 20, 2024

War flashbacks are a distressing symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can have a significant impact on the lives of those who experience them. Understanding PTSD and war flashbacks is crucial in learning how to manage and cope with this condition effectively. Understanding PTSD and War Flashbacks Defining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

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Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self-care strategies 52

Mad in America

MARCH 20, 2024

Dr. Christy Huff was a cardiologist who experienced a benzodiazepine injury first-hand after taking prescribed Xanax for just three weeks in 2015. She had to slowly taper using Valium and experienced a disabling withdrawal over three years, leading her to realize the serious risks and harms of these drugs and the danger of the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome.

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Education 132