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Grief and Burnout: The Challenge of Staying Out of Psychiatry

Mad in America

E very time I put pen to paper about my story I shiver for I do not know what my pen will blacken the paper with. But I let it blacken, for maybe some part of the narrative will give further courage to another. That night, I dont know when, perhaps in October 2024, my sister was rushing me in her car through the night. Our destinations were psychiatric hospitals or wards within general hospitals where my blood pressure and pulse could be brought down.

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We Tried Online-Therapy.com — Here's What We Thought

Very Well Mind

Online-Therapy.com offers counseling via messaging and live video calls for less than a traditional therapist. Find out how effective Online-Therapy.com is.

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Ask Dr. Joy: January Jumpstart Edition

Therapy for Black Girls

Weve had a beautiful month of January Jumpstart episodes. We chatted with Yolo Akili about building community, with Attorney Aimee Griffin about cementing our legacy through estate planning, and much more. But what better way to close out the series than by hearing directly from you, our community? Today, were diving into two thoughtful questions, and Im here to share insights that may connect with many of you.

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The Launch of The Therapeutic Journal – A guided self-care journal for mothers

Sanity Daily

5/5 - (1 vote) Monday the 27th of January 2025 was truly one for the books! We successfully hosted a physical launch of The Therapeutic Journal – a self-care journal for mothers at the Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Dundee, in the presence of my mentors Biran McNicoll, Christopher Smyth and Cat Ward. I decided to do the launch on my mother’s birthday and she was overjoyed with the gesture.

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How To Protect Your Mental Health

The London Psychiatry Centre

When it comes to mental health, prevention is better than cure. Sometimes the last thing we feel like doing is taking any time out of our hectic days to practice self-care, but it is easier to protect your mental health than to rebuild it after hitting breaking point. Among mental health experts, it is broadly recognised that: Early intervention is key in preventing mental health problems from getting worse If we want to protect our mental health we need a holistic and 360 degree approach that n

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Day # 159: Sleep Disorders Review Quiz

Bullet Psych

Today will be our review quiz on the sleep disorders theme. Take a few minutes to check your learning. 1) Which circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) would you treat with early morning light exposure? a) Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder (ASPD) b) Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) c) Shift-Work Type 2) Which of the following combinations best represents diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder?

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What Are Important Differences Between Telehealth And In-Person Care?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Telehealth has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered, offering patients the convenience of virtual consultations. However, its essential to understand how telehealth compares to traditional in-person care. Both approaches have unique advantages and limitations, and knowing their differences can help you make informed decisions about your healthcare.

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New Book by Courageous Psychiatrist about Her Profession’s Most Damaging Falsehood

Mad in America

Writing in CounterPunch , Bruce Levine reviews Joanna Moncrieff’s new book Chemically Imbalanced. “To be clear, Moncrieff is not anti-drug, but rather anti-b *g patients about psychiatric drugs. While antidepressants dont work by correcting any mythical chemical imbalance, it is true that studies show that from 25 to 35 percent of depressed patients report short-term benefits; however, those receiving a placebo do just as well.

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Regain Online Therapy Review

Very Well Mind

Regain offers relationship-focused therapy and couples counseling via online messaging and live video for less than a traditional therapist. Find out how effective Regain is at providing online therapy.

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Illegal Fraud is the Norm for Psychiatric Commitment

Mad in America

Rob Wipond reports on more investigations that reveal systemic abuses of patients rights. “A psychiatrist in a prominent trade journal recently expressed horror about the mass-scale involuntary commitment fraud perpetrated by Acadia Healthcare Corporation in psychiatric facilities across at least twenty-four U.S. states. I found this hearteningprofiteers, under false pretenses, depriving people of their most basic rights and liberties is indeed horrifying.

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How the Let Them Theory Can Transform Your Relationships

Very Well Mind

The idea of just letting others do as they will can make you happier in life and more satisfied in your relationships. We'll walk you through understanding everything you need to know in order to make this positive shift in mindset.

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Essential Reads: Screening for Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Anxiety symptoms are common during pregnancy and the postpartum period. According to a recent meta-analysis from Fawcett and colleagues, about one out of every five women has at least one type of anxiety disorder during pregnancy or the postpartum period. In 2015, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a committee opinion recommending [.

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MPS News: February 2025

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

MPS News: February 2025 In this Issue: 2025 MPS Election Slate MPS Advocacy Day January Council Minutes General Membership Meeting MPS Paper and Poster Contest MPS Ethics CME Maryland News Maryland Bills of Interest MedChi Physician of the Day Member Accomplishments Climate Corner MPS 2025 Annual Meeting APA News Medicare Updates

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Increasing Opportunities for Women in Data Science

Child Mind Intitute

While contributing to the understanding of the female brain We are excited to share that the 2025 WiDS Global Datathon, a collaboration with Women in Data Science (WiDS), the Child Mind Institute, Ann S. Bowers Womens Brain Health Initiative, Cornell University, and UC Santa Barbara, is now live on Kaggle! The competition is part of the Unraveling the Mysteries of the Female Brain Initiative, which includes the University Challenge that we launched in September 2024.