Mad in America

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A new study published in Psychiatry Research finds that alprazolam, commonly sold as Xanax, is linked to an increased risk of suicidal events. In fact, all of the benzodiazepines examined in the current research, including diazepam (often marketed as Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), were also associated with increased suicide risk. Buspirone, the only non-benzodiazepine anxiety-reducing medication examined in the current work, showed a significantly weaker association with suicide risk.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive, according to researchers. They estimate that 151 million cases of psychiatric disorder over the past 75 years have resulted from American children's exposure to lead.

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The Online Therapist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The years roll on quicker as you get older but with that comes more wisdom and security. I always tend to look back over a year and compare it to where I was the same time, the prior year. A useful exercise that can reveal progress made (or not).

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Critical Psychiatry

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I talked about Jan Foudraine in the first chapter of my edited Critical Psychiatry book. As I said, he became the personal ambassador' in Holland of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh or Osho, as he later came to be called. Osho was an Indian spiritual leader who preached an eclectic doctrine of Eastern mysticism, individual devotion, and sexual freedom while amassing vast personal wealth (see Foudraines obituary on the Osho website).

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Harmony United Psychiatric Care

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Mental health encompasses an individuals capacity to feel, think and act to achieve a better quality of life while respecting personal, cultural and social boundaries. Impairment of any one of these lead to mental illnesses.

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Department of Psychiatry News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

New study compared real-world effects of different antidepressants with data from randomised controlled trials.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 31, 2024

During 2024, we published 155 blogs , 244 reviews of scientific findings , 43 personal stories and 41 MIA reports , of which 22 were podcast interviews. This year’s webinars have included discussions on neuroplasticity and protracted withdrawal , supporting extreme states and private film screenings with Q&A including Saving Minds directed by Catherine Mullins.

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Child Mind Intitute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

For parents, potty training can be a practice in patience. It often involves masterful negotiation, knowing when to celebrate the small victories, and a whole lot of potty-related accidents! But when a child has outgrown the potty-training stage and theyre still having accidental bowel movements in their underwear it might be time to seek outside help.

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Critical Psychiatry

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Owen Jones is a succesful Guardian journalist. He was central to the Jeremy Corbyn movement. He feels as though he has been held back by his ADHD, and obtained this diagnosis over a year ago (see his YouTube video ). The charity ADHD UK was founded in 2020. It aims to help people like Owen Jones navigate their life with ADHD, and wants to reduce the stigma that some people attach to those with ADHD, build awareness, and undertake or fund research that will have a meaningful positive impact on th

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Lightwork

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. Anxiety disorders in women often manifest through: Persistent worry about daily activities Physical symptoms like heart palpitations and shortness of breath Sleep disturbances Difficulty concentrating Understandin

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Improving Emotional Regulation in Adults: Advice from Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Life as an adult comes with its fair share of challengesbalancing responsibilities at work, maintaining relationships, and navigating the daily stressors of modern life. Have you ever felt like your emotions were getting the better of you? Perhaps a sudden burst of anger, overwhelming sadness, or anxiety left you wondering why certain situations affect you so intensely.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 4, 2024

L awsuits are a means to obtain much-needed changes in an inhumane psychiatry, which routinely violates basic human rights and national laws about forced treatment without facing any consequences. I am an expert witness in an ongoing lawsuit against the Norwegian State and testified on 20 November 2024 in Oslo district court on behalf of the plaintiff, Inger-Mari Eidsvik, and her lawyers from Føniks Advokater, Stine Moen, Gro Hermansen and Professor Mads Andenæs from the Law Faculty of the Unive

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The Anxiety Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can also bring about a sense of overwhelm and unease. This podcast episode will provide with you with clarity and ease around holiday anxiety. Enjoy! Finding Peace During the Holidays: Overcoming Holiday Anxiety Holiday over-stress is a common struggle, and its one that deserves understanding and compassion.

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From Both Sides of the Couch

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Personal Perspective: My brother and I are in our sixties and we are best friends.

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Potomac Psychiatry

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Every holiday season brings the inevitable challenge of family gatheringssome joyful, others deeply uncomfortable. For Ryan and Sophia, a young couple with a baby daughter, Lily, the holidays had become a source of anxiety, not celebration. Ryan, a lawyer, and Sophia, a dental technician, had built a happy life in Washington, D.C., filled with love and stability.

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World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On behalf of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of resilience, collaboration, and renewed commitments to addressing global mental health challenges, guided by the EDIT principles -Equality, Development, Inclusivity, and Transcultural awareness. Through united efforts, we move beyond psychiatry by mobilising the best possible resources and advice worldwide, addressing mental health crises comprehensively, and r

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Workplace Stress Stress is an inevitable part of our modern workplace. Deadlines loom, responsibilities pile up, and we often feel pulled in every direction. As a mental health professional, I have seen firsthand how unchecked stress can take a toll not just on our minds but on our physical health and relationships.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 21, 2024

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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Love & Life Toolbox

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The reign of online dating and its hallmark “swipe culture” is experiencing a decline. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge became the go-to for people looking for love, or at least a connection. But recent trends suggest this phenomenon is waning. More people are expressing fatigue with the superficiality, gamification, and often disappointing outcomes of these platforms.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

DECEMBER 21, 2024

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).

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Global News - Mental Health News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Melissa McIntyre's husband Cory has Stage-4 colon cancer and continues to fight the disease despite being given just months to live in early 2023.

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How Psychiatry Works

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As chair of the organizing committee I want personally to invite followers of Tuesday Is For Therapists to come to Istanbul, October 10-12, 2025 for an exciting conference focused on foundational principles and processes that cut across multiple therapies. And today, the submission portal is open for those who would like to present. Even if you are not a presenter, it's time to save the date!

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Centre for Mental Health

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The UK Government elected earlier this year has recently published two major papers setting out its approaches to improving living standards and achieving its stated missions. The Get Britain Working white paper and Plan for Change together paint a picture of the Governments priorities at this time. The former describes its purpose as being to enable everyone to have the opportunity of secure, rewarding and fulfilling work and it details the Governments plans across a range of areas including ed

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The public perception is that drugs like antipsychotics and antidepressants save lives, particularly for those with the most severe diagnoses, like schizophrenia. However, new research tells a different story. In a new study , researchers found that these drugs did not improve mortality rates (rates of death). Instead, those who took benzodiazepines and high-dose antipsychotics were more likely to die, while those on antidepressants and lower doses of antipsychotics still did not benefit.

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Department of Psychiatry News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Another year is in the books! As we reflect on 2024, we are proud of the progress weve made in advancing mental health and substance use care. Here are some highlights: Advocacy and Policy: We worked with lawmakers on key legislation to address workforce challenges and substance use, including the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, the PEERS in Medicare Act and the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act.

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Sane Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we step into a new year, many of us take the time to reflect on the past and think about how we can create positive change in our lives. For those on a mental health recovery journey, the new year can be an ideal moment to set meaningful goals and establish habits that nurture wellbeing. However, the pressure to make big, sweeping resolutions can feel overwhelming.

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Harmony United Psychiatric Care

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A whooping million and half veterans call Florida home, which makes it the third highest concentration of military veterans in the nation. The sacrifices done by military personal and their families are enormous. Recognizing this, the government has put to motion a broad range of mental health initiatives.

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How Psychiatry Works

DECEMBER 17, 2024

One of my major goals is to promote familiarity with and appreciation of the inner self that has a huge role in ours and our clients' daily lives. It is the source of our truest motivations and most authentic feelings. Today I’ll talk, mostly from experience, about how the inner mind evolves in its relationship with the dimension of time. But first, a bit more about the concepts of mind and the inner self.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 28, 2024

I recently came across a post on an ADHD campaign in a village in India. It involved the administration of psychological tests to the kids in the village to diagnose them with ADHD. The intention of this exercise, to spread mental health awareness and provide access to resources (diagnosis, testing, and possibly medication) to this village, requires several foundational assumptionsthat our modern psychological methods are advanced, that traditional communities are primitive in their way of handl

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Department of Psychiatry News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Atomoxetine and a class of drug known as stimulants are the most effective treatments in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults, according to a new study.

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The Anxiety Guy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mindfulness techniques for anxiety are very important when it comes to dis-identifying with fear centered thoughts that arise. Today’s podcast will enlighten, and inspire. Enjoy! The Anxiety Guy Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Mindfulness Techniques for Anxiety: Becoming the Observer Podcast Episode Summary: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis reveals a game-changing perspective that can set you on the path to true and lasting anxiety recovery.

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From Both Sides of the Couch

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Personal Perspective: When I become aware of the accomplishments of other people who have surpassed mine, I feel as though I will never measure up.

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Real Psychiatry

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Norovirus is an Increasing Problem Norovirus is a non-enveloped single strand RNA virus. One of the critical features of Norovirus is infectivity. Infected individuals secrete the virus in feces, saliva, and oral mucus. Virus can be detectable in the saliva for up to 2 weeks after infection even though most of the guidelines for food preparers suggests that they can go back to work 2-3 days after the acute illness has passed.

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How Psychiatry Works

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This post is built on what I often say to adult clients with ADHD. ADHD has advantages as well as challenges We start by countering the negatives about ADHD. This form of neurodiversity comes with definite advantages along with the challenges. The main positives are creativity, hyperfocus, meaning the ability to focus intently on one thing, and the ability to handle situations of high stress effectively.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 24, 2024

I am currently re-reading Robert Whitakers amazing book, Mad in America. As Whitaker masterfully reconstructs the disturbing history of the treatment of mentalillness, something very new struck me that I hadn’t seen before. The story that got my attention this time was about the Nurembergtrials. After the second world war, the Allies prosecuted murderous Nazi leaders at the Nuremberg Trials for their war crimes, but what many of us didn’t know is that Nazi doctorswho committed heinou

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NAMI

DECEMBER 13, 2024

My name is Madeline Bohlman. I’m 22 years old and I recently graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. My degree in Marketing from the Sam Walton School of Business has led to my current position as a Merchandising Senior Analyst at Walmart in nearby Bentonville. Ive always been passionate about this workeven running my own boutique for a while!

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