July, 2024

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Desperate Measures: Ghaemi’s Response to Our Review of Lithium and Suicide Prevention

Mad in America

N assir Ghaemi, professor of psychiatry at Tufts, recently responded to a systematic review we conducted on the evidence for the common claim that lithium prevents suicide. The content and style of Ghaemi’s article, which is more of a rant than a scientific commentary, suggest he was extremely upset that this cherished belief had been challenged (Ghaemi, 2022 ).

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Ethics & Equity: Harnessing the Power of Real-World User Data

Child Mind Intitute

Watch the Recording The Child Mind Institutes Yuki Kotani, MBA, recently sat down with Christa Studzinksi, PhD, director of business development and partnerships at the Ontario Brain Institute, to talk about equity and participatory research in digital therapeutics as part of our webinar series on Technology and Youth Mental Health. This initiative asks how tech can improve youth mental health outcomes which includes gaining access to real world, or ecological data.

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These Unconscious Habits Keep Your Health Anxiety Alive

The Anxiety Guy

What is this podcast episode all about? Well, It’s about the formula of Unconscious Habits. The structure and the formula that you use, unconsciously of course, that creates your experience that is health anxiety. Welcome to the Anxiety Guy podcast, where we delve deeper into the topic of anxiety. Providing you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to reclaim your life from the grips of fear and uncertainty.

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5 Tips to Streamline Your Medical Staffing Process

PsychStaffing Blog

Efficient hiring is crucial for medical facilities to ensure smooth operations and high-quality patient care. But with the many high demands human resources and administrative staff face, its easy to lose sight of efficiency. Were here to help! At PsychStaffing , we specialize in matching qualified psychiatrists and nurse practitioners with quality work environments.

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Harnessing the power of AI at Potomac Psychiatry: transforming holistic patient care with advanced diagnostic insights

Potomac Psychiatry

Discover how Potomac Psychiatry's AI Agent transforms holistic patient care with advanced diagnostic insights, enhancing treatment for complex mental health issues.

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How to have courage

Dr. Christianheim Preventative Mental Health

Its time to apply courage to your life. Know what courage is, and know how it works in your brain. Learning and practicing courage is a truckload of work and there is no quick fix. It will take effort; but this effort will be worthwhile and it will get easier. Courage is the new Resilience Recently, we gave some workshops on resilience and courage. Im here to tell you that courage is where its at.

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Part 3: Neuro-Authenticity, Neuro-Identities, and the Neuro-Industry  

Mad in America

Mad in America and Mad in the UK are jointly publishing this four-part series on neurodiversity. This third part of this series on Neurodiversity consists of an essay by a therapist who has asked to remain anonymous for fear of the consequences for their job. The Mad in the UK editors of this series write that in the UK, there is the “likelihood of a backlash against any clinician who questions common ideas and assumptions in the field of neurodiversity.

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How To Heal Health Anxiety Naturally (With Video)

The Anxiety Guy

Recently I made an important video on this crucial topic of How To Heal Health Anxiety Naturally. I wanted to addd a few elements in the form of a blog post to that video so that it would clear up any confusion you may have on your path towards true health anxiety recovery. First off, what is Health Anxiety? Health anxiety, often termed hypochondria, can be an overwhelming condition that causes individuals to constantly worry about their health.

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Am I In Survival Mode? How To Know And What To Do About It

The London Psychiatry Centre

Are you stuck in survival mode? Perhaps you are experiencing some of the following: A sense of ongoing stress Difficulty making decisions Poor short-term memory Difficulty relaxing Mood swings Trouble sleeping A sense of numbness or dissociation Lack of motivation Poor eating habits (e.g. overeating or forgetting to eat) Survival mode is an informal term to describe when a person is affected by a prolonged stress response.

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State of Mental Health in America 2024

Mental Health America (MHA)

State of Mental Health in America 2024 July 24, 2024 MHassan Wed, 07/24/2024 - 22:17 Download the 2024 State of Mental Health Report This report ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on fifteen mental health prevalence and access measures for youth and adults. These measures are collected from federal data sources, including data from SAMHSA, the CDC, and the Department of Education.

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Courage is the new resilience

Dr. Christianheim Preventative Mental Health

In this additional post on courage, I want to explore the difference between courage and resilience. By the end of the post, Ill suggest you focus on courage to build the resilience needed for positive change in your life. IN 2023 and 2024, Caroline and I have been given the honour of presenting workshops on both courage and resilience. Much of our past research focussed on the theory of resilience.

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What Is Beyond a Diagnosis?

Mad in America

I was never given an official diagnosis. Back in the early 1980s in the UK no one would have thought to ask what their doctor was writing in our file. It was for them, not us, full consent wasn’t in our consciousness. I had been sent to a psychiatrist at Manchester Royal Infirmary after my 2 nd violent mugging; I wasn’t eating or sleeping. I had repeatedly punched the wall in a desperation bruising my hands and spent my days reliving and reliving the terror of what had happened.

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How Pretend Play Helps Children Build Skills

Child Mind Intitute

By Kathryn L. Keough, PhD Psychologist, Anxiety Disorders Center Child Mind Institute Pretend play, also known as imaginative play, includes a range of imaginative behaviors and actions that become more complex over early childhood (Lillard et al., 2011). Two-year-old children begin to act out scenarios with stuffed animals, dolls, or figures, and they initially gravitate towards realistic toys, using them to mimic familiar events (Smith, 2009).

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Four Decades of Resilience: One Family’s Perspective on Our Mental Health System

NAMI

My daily work keeps me busy with priorities focused on developing strategies and initiatives launching and commercializing holistic therapies that have vast potential to impact lives in the mental health space. Healthcare has always been endlessly fascinating to me, but this work is especially close to my heart. Over the last four decades, my family has supported my older brother, who lives with schizophrenia.

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Mending Mind and Spirit: The Path of Sacred Psychiatry

Judy Tsafrir, MD Blog

PODCAST Back from the Borderline Podcast In this episode, Dr. Tsafrir discusses her transition from traditional to holistic psychiatry, integrating spiritual, environmental, and physical healing practices. She shares insights on the limitations of conventional psychiatry, which often relies heavily on pharmaceuticals and overlooks the holistic integration of the spiritual, emotional, and physical dimensions of… The post Mending Mind and Spirit: The Path of Sacred Psychiatry first appeared

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The Powerful Role of Spiritual Healing in Anxiety Recovery

The Anxiety Guy

Spiritual healing offers a profound approach to anxiety recovery, providing holistic methods that address the mind, body, and spirit. By integrating practices such as meditation, energy healing, and mindfulness, individuals can find deeper peace and resilience. This journey not only alleviates anxiety symptoms but also fosters a sense of inner harmony and well-being.

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One Therapist’s Take on Lawyer Addiction & Mental Health

Lawyers with Depression

This is a guest blog by Nicole Roder, LCSW-C, a bilingual DBT therapist in Bethesda, MD , certified by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification. She is intensively trained in DBT, DBT prolonged exposure for PTSD, DBT for parents, couples, and families, and DBT for substance use disorders. In her practice, she treats adults and adolescents with BPD, PTSD, DMDD, SUD, and related disorders.

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Dismissing the “Human Experience”: College Students Feel Unseen by the Medical Model of Mental Health

Mad in America

C ollege has always been a time of major transition in young people’s lives —a unique opportunity to develop one’s individual identity while exploring interests, beliefs, and relationships. Inevitably, some have always struggled to adjust to their new independence. However, while the challenges of starting life away from home are nothing new, college student distress has risen rapidly over the years, and with this, a widespread cultural shift has occurred in how we think about such distress.

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How can an orchid blossom in a dandelion world? Nurturing your genes for better mental health

Potomac Psychiatry

Learn about the impact of environmental factors on orchid genes like BDNF Val/Met, COMT Met/Met, and SLC6A4 S/S. Understand the role of relationships, workplaces, nutrition, and therapeutic interventions in creating a supportive environment for mental well-being.

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APA Members Urge Congress to Protect Telehealth Access

PsychStaffing Blog

A requirement that Medicare patients have an in-person visit within the last six months before accessing telemental health care will take effect at the end of this year if Congress does not act. At a recent briefing hosted by APA, members encouraged Congress to pass legislation to eliminate that requirement. In May, Shabana Khan, M.D., arrived in Washington, D.C., for a congressional briefing on telehealth.

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Sacred Psychiatry: Judy Tsafrir and Dawson Church in Conversation

Judy Tsafrir, MD Blog

PODCAST High Energy Health Podcast Judy and Dawson share their perspectives on paying attention to all of the aspects of your being, the roles of food, nutrition, metabolic health, high energy, sleep, why the body thrives on routines like consistently great diet and regular sleep, how the body needs movement and its stressed… The post Sacred Psychiatry: Judy Tsafrir and Dawson Church in Conversation first appeared on Judy Tsafrir, M.D.

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Finding the best ways to heal a dysregulated nervous system is deeply personal and varies based on individual sensitivities and the extent of dysregulation. below you will find some practices that have worked very well for many of my past clients, let’s see which of these resonates most with you: Walking Barefoot in Nature Walking barefoot on natural terrain like grass or sand can ground your nervous system and promote relaxation through direct contact with the earth.

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Fairfield Hospital – Memorial Tree planted on 24th June 2024

Doctors In Distress Blog

Speech written for the occasion by Osman Dar, NCA /colleague Wellbeing Chaplain We can learn a lot from trees. Symbol of life, hope, joy, shelter, purpose and connection. We as the NCA Family come together here today, to pause, reset and remember, with a firm conviction of hope for the future. But families are like the branches of a tree. They grow in different directions, yet the roots remain one.

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The Connection Cure: An Interview with Julia Hotz

Mad in America

J ulia Hotz is a solutions-focused journalist based in New York City. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. Her stories have appeared in The New York Times , Wired , Scientific American , The Boston Globe , Time , and more. After studying Sociology at the University of Cambridge, she joined the Solutions Journalism Network, where she helps other journalists rigorously report on what’s working

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Can modern life cause autism?

Potomac Psychiatry

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been a growing concern, with rising prevalence rates over the past few decades. This trend raises a critical question: can modern life contribute to the development of autism? While the human genome has remained largely stable for thousands of years, the significant increase in autism cases suggests that external environmental factors may play a pivotal role.

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Perfectionism and Shame in Anorexia in Middle-Aged Women

From Both Sides of the Couch

Personal Perspetive: My anorexia was driven by perfectionism and shame. When I got older, I avoided treatment, as I was typically the oldest one there.

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Acute Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Public Health Crisis

Judy Tsafrir, MD Blog

Late last week a desperate 46-year-old woman contacted me. She was experiencing symptoms of acute benzodiazepine withdrawal including palpitations, constant pacing, and exhaustion. When her prescribing PCP retired, she could find no one willing to continue to prescribe the benzodiazepine she had been taking for most of her adult life. She was someone who did… The post Acute Benzodiazepine Withdrawal: A Public Health Crisis first appeared on Judy Tsafrir, M.D.

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How I Knew I Had Conquered Anxiety Permanently

The Anxiety Guy

I get this question via email, Instagram, and YouTube a lot, therefore today’s post is about the moment I recognized I had permanently fixed my anxiety. “Dennis, when did you know?” people ask. It’s a great question since it shows how focused you are on this road of transformation. Discovering the exact moment I knew I had conquered anxiety was pivotal in my journey towards conquering anxiety.

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Dr. Deb - Untitled Article

Dr. Deb

In 2008, inspired by Bebe Moore Campbells charge to end stigma and provide mental health support for minority communities, July has since been designated as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by the U.S. House of Representatives. This July's National Minority Health Month's theme is Be the Source for Better Health. Please support #NMHM24 and learn how you can advocate and support diverse cultural populations for better mental health.

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Ghosts in the Machine: The Fantasies of Psychopharmacology | David Healy

Mad in America

From David Healy/RxISK : “This lecture. outlines a radical new view about what antidepressants do and don’t do. It covers issues that need input from everyone on how best to move forward with these treatments. The slides and text can be found on RxISK.org in a post called Fantasies of Psychopharmacology. This talk was first given at a Medicating Normal meeting for mental health staff in Lexington, Kentucky, organized by Geoff Wilson, and a few days later in May at the invitation of D

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The Madness Industrial Complex

Psychiatric News

Friday See article HERE This child has been on medications since she was six years old. The toxic pills distributed en masse by the pharmaceutical behemoths have led to more deaths in the U.S. than the Vietnam War. While psychiatrists are culpable as the pushers of these brain-altering nightmare pills, the industry that manufactures and promotes them (AKA Big Pharma) deserves their own Nuremberg.

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Interpersonal Psychotherapy – A Global Reach – book release!

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

With summer vacation just around the corner and the rain tapping against the windowsill, I thought I’d write a few lines before I take two weeks off. My body is tired, filled with a mix of emotions related to endings, changes, and looking ahead. My youngest graduated almost three weeks ago, and I am (hopefully) in the final stages of some long-term projects.

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Advocacy update from SANE CEO Rachel Green

Sane Blog

I was proud to represent the SANE community at a special roundtable held at Parliament House yesterday to share our thoughts on the challenges currently experienced by individuals and carers with complex mental health needs.

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My Success Story: 5 Ways I Stopped Anxiety Symptoms

The Anxiety Guy

Welcome to the Anxiety Guy podcast, where we explore the core causes of anxiety and provide you the knowledge, skills, and motivation you need to write your own success story and free yourself from the clutches of uncertainty and dread. Every week, we will discuss tried-and-true methods, hear from real success stories, and create moments that lead to inner peace and strength.

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The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

The Brain-Gut Connection Key Nutrients for Mental Health Dietary Patterns and Mental Health The Role of the Therapist in Nutritional Counseling Practical Tips for Incorporating Nutrition into Mental Health Care

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Mood Tracking: My System for Reducing Psychiatric Hospitalizations

Mad in America

D uring my first psychiatric hospitalization in 1998, I was strapped down, placed in 4-point restraints, and administered a painful catheter—apparently because I had peed on the floor during the course of my psychotic episode. A nurse was assigned to watch over me. I was terribly uncomfortable, and over and over I begged her to release me. Finally, after a considerable time, I was released.

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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Kids Mental Health Info

Helping Children Recover From Trauma Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a family-centered, short-term treatment that helps children ages 3-18 recover from upsetting thoughts, feelings, and behavior associated with trauma exposure. It is one of the most widely researched treatments for children who are victims of trauma, including violence, sexual abuse and physical abuse.