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The Fallacy of Modern Psychiatry: Treating Symptoms, Ignoring Causes

Mad in America

H uman behavior is shaped by a complex interplay of lifes events, conditions, and circumstances. To truly understand a persons actions and behaviors, one must ask: What was this person exposed to? What did they experience? These questions point to a profound truth: behavior cannot be separated from the environment in which it develops. From the safety of ones surroundings to access to proper nutrition, sleep, and social stability, the circumstances of life have a lasting biochemical effect on th

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Give Yourself the Gift of NatCon25

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

Tis the season for thoughtful giving and receiving! To make your holidays a little brighter, were offering significant savings on your registration for NatCon25 , the largest conference in mental health and substance use care. Sign up now and save $200 off the on-site price just think of all the candy canes you could buy with that extra cash (116 boxes, to be exact).