When Symptoms Overlap
Psychology Today
APRIL 1, 2024
How experts differentiate borderline personality disorder from bipolar disorder and why it is important to know the difference
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The New York Times Is Now Engulfed in the STAR*D Scandal
Mad in America
APRIL 27, 2024
A fter Ed Pigott and colleagues published their patient-level reanalysis of the STAR-D results this past summer in BMJ Open, it seemed that this scandal—which is a tale of research fraud—might finally be reported on by the mainstream media, and thus burst into the American consciousness. But eight months have now passed, and while the Psychiatric Times, much to its credit, did publish a cover story of the reanalysis, American newspapers have remained mute, even though Pigott and colleagues have
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How To Find Anxiety Relief Naturally
The Anxiety Guy
APRIL 26, 2024
You will not find anxiety relief naturally until you begin understanding the differences between the conditioned self and your true self. An awakening must occur. One that pops us out of the fear centered trance we’ve been living in for so long. Because it is in these very moments when unconsciousness turns to consciousness and we can begin releasing the addiction to anxiety we’ve been unknowingly hanging onto for such a long time.
40 Educational Toys for Smart Kids Age 2 to 10 – As chosen by a Child Psychiatrist
Now Psych
APRIL 23, 2024
Educational Toys for 2 Year Olds to 10 Year Olds Educational toys play a crucial role in fostering children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development while they engage in play. These toys are specifically designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills, making learning an enjoyable and interactive experience. From puzzles and building blocks to science kits and board games, educational toys offer endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Sanctuary Centers Gets $1 Million Toward Project in Downtown Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers
APRIL 18, 2024
Not far from where a tall red crane towers over Anapamu and Chapala streets, Congressmember Salud Carbajal presented a large check for a million dollars to Sanctuary Centers CEO Barry Schoer on Tuesday, part of the $29 million being raised to build 34 studios for individuals with very low incomes. The future residents will have access to Sanctuarys mental health outpatient clinic, which has occupied a blue Victorian on the corner at De la Vina Street for more than 25 years, as well as round-the-
Transforming the County Behavioral Health Intake Process
Credible Mind
APRIL 17, 2024
Get the Big Picture. Videos that give you insight into the benefits of population-based mental health. Transforming the County Behavioral Health Intake Process Other posts that may be of Interest: CredibleMind Unveils Groundbreaking Flourishing Course with NovaWell at AHIP 2024 CredibleMind, a leader in digital mental health solutions, announces the launch of The Flourishing Course, a first-of-its-kind online program designed to equip individuals with the tools they need to cultivate greater hap
How does courage work in your brain?
Dr. Christianheim Preventative Mental Health
APRIL 17, 2024
For this post, we will look at how courage works in your brain. The circuitry is there just waiting for you to apply it in your life. This research is exciting. It has not been done on mice or rabbits (because we cant ask them to make choices) but on vulnerable humans like you and me; humans who fear hurt, injury, judgment and rejection. I will rely on an important scientific study from 2010.
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The Power Of Conscious Thinking: Aligning With Your True Self
The Anxiety Guy
APRIL 18, 2024
Everyone possesses thoughtsthoughts that shape our perceptions, behaviors, and energies. The question arises: What thoughts do you prioritize, give attention to, and invest energy in? Moreover, how can we utilize conscious thin to align ourselves with our evolving true selves? Today, let’s delve into the realm of conscious thinking. Let’s scrutinize our thoughts from the vantage point of someone who has undergone an awakening.
BHCOE Accreditation New Member Announcement
Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE)
APRIL 10, 2024
Congratulations to our BHCOE Accreditation Members who met the Standards of Excellence in ABA and became accredited in Q4 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024.
Sanctuary Centers Builds on Its Vision for Holistic Mental Health Services
Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers
APRIL 16, 2024
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) visited the future site of more than 30 new apartments and a health clinic in downtown Santa Barbara to present Sanctuary Centers and the County of Santa Barbara with the $1,000,000 investment he secured in this years federal budget to support the project. “This is an example of great partnerships in action helping to address the Central Coasts greatest issues, said Rep.
40+ Development Toys for 2 Year Olds – Recommended by a Child Psychiatrist 2024
Now Psych
APRIL 5, 2024
Development Toys for 2-Year-Olds: Enhancing Learning Through Play As children reach the age of two, their curiosity and desire to explore the world around them begin to blossom. This is a crucial stage in their development, where play becomes not only a source of entertainment but also a means of learning and growth. Choosing the right toys can stimulate their cognitive, physical, and emotional development while keeping them engaged and entertained.
WPA Review - 2024 Q1 eNewsletter is now published!
World Psychiatric Association (WPA)
APRIL 5, 2024
We are thrilled to share that the latest edition of the WPA Review for Q1 2024 is now available! Similar to past editions, all WPA members will receive this eNewsletter via email, featuring concise reports from our esteemed members around the globe. Additionally, you can access this edition, along with previous ones, on our website. The Q1 2024 issue of the WPA Review includes a wide range of reports, highlighting the latest developments and events from our WPA components as well as news about a
Prescription Drugs Are the Leading Cause of Death
Mad in America
APRIL 16, 2024
O vertreatment with drugs kills many people, and the death rate is increasing. It is therefore strange that we have allowed this long-lasting drug pandemic to continue, and even more so because most of the drug deaths are easily preventable. In 2013, I estimated that our prescription drugs are the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer, 1 and in 2015, that psychiatric drugs alone are also the third leading cause of death. 2 However, in USA, it is commonly stated that our dru
The Ultimate Anxiety Journaling Method To Start Today
The Anxiety Guy
APRIL 8, 2024
In the latest installment of the Anxiety Guy podcast, I’m excited to unveil an incredibly potent method for journaling your way through anxiety. Tune in, absorb the wisdom, and don’t forget to pass it along to those who could benefit on their journey to overcoming anxiety. Along with today’s journaling for anxiety technique I believe it’s also important to share with you some lessons I personally have come across in relation to journaling.
Now Accepting Applications for Funding – Nancy K. Grote Memorial Fund
International Society for Interpersonal Psychother
APRIL 4, 2024
ISIPT is now accepting applications for grants supported by the Nancy K. Grote Memorial Fund for activities related to the teaching, training, disseminating and researching of IPT. Applications must be received by Friday, June 7. Please go to this page Nancy K. Grote Memorial Fund for more details. See the application here : NKG-MemFund-funding-application Download NKG-MemFund-RFP-and-instructions Download The International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT) and Nancy K.
2024 Annual In-Person Meeting Announcement
Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research (ABMR)
APRIL 1, 2024
Promoting Healthy Aging and Reducing Chronic Disease Disparities Through Advances in Integrative Team Science June 20 to 24, 2024 * The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel (Minneapolis, Minnesota) *Opening reception on Thursday, June 20th at 5:00 pm. Meeting will adjourn Sunday, June 23rd by 6:30 pm. Members are welcome to stay using the hotel group block rate and depart on Monday, June 24th.
Antidepressant Trials “Hijacked for Marketing Purposes,” Researchers Say
Mad in America
APRIL 8, 2024
In a recent study , researchers aimed to discover how much of the antidepressant research literature is valid and how much is “hijacked for marketing purposes.” They looked at the largest, most influential clinical trials of antidepressants and found that almost half were so biased that they could be considered “seeding trials”—or studies that provide marketing materials for the pharmaceutical industry, not valid scientific data.
Long-Term Benzo Use Linked to Increased Disability
Mad in America
APRIL 22, 2024
In a new study , researchers found that long-term use of benzodiazepine drugs was linked to a higher risk of unemployment and disability. They suggest that the adverse effects of the drugs on cognitive functioning are responsible. “Although benzodiazepines and related drugs (BZDRs) are effective for short-term treatment of insomnia, their use is associated with risk of several adverse outcomes, e.g., increased risk for tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and rebound effects as well as the development
How Danish Journalism Misleads About Psychiatry
Mad in America
APRIL 30, 2024
A n article in a Danish newspaper from 14 April was very frustrating to read but was typical for the totally uncritical way journalists deal with issues in psychiatry. It was about the fact that significantly more middle-aged and older people receive an ADHD diagnosis today than earlier. This, the readers were supposed to think, was a good thing. The article says that children do not outgrow their ADHD diagnosis.
Irish Open Dialogue Shut Down—Despite Expert Report Stating It Should Be Scaled Up
Mad in America
APRIL 20, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. A pioneering community mental health service in West Cork has been shut down—even though a report obtained by Mad in Ireland found it should be upscaled across the Health Service Executive (HSE) at national level, as it has “the potential to improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental illness.
When Medication Changes More Than Symptoms: Antipsychotics’ Effect on Identity
Mad in America
APRIL 11, 2024
While harmful physical effects of the use of antipsychotics are often discussed, one crucial adverse effect is often left out: their impact on identity. A new article by Maev Connely from the University College London in the Division of Psychiatry and colleagues argues for increased understanding and discussions of antipsychotics (APs) impact on identity and sense of self.
A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment
Mad in America
APRIL 12, 2024
I arrived at my 18 th birthday 20 pounds overweight, insecure, and foggy, thanks to Depakote and Zyprexa. It was the perfect way to start my senior year of high school. My lovely psychiatrist, Dr. Volls, advised me on the concept of “mood management.” I depended on her expertise to keep me out of crisis, while the medication kept me grounded, sleeping, and helped me forget.
What Is “Care” in a Psychiatric Medical Camp for the Unhoused in India?
Mad in America
APRIL 13, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in South Asia. The author, Indian doctoral scholar Neha Jain, writes about her field work and wonders what kind of ‘care’ and ‘help’ are possible in the absence of real consent. O n the footpath, in a group of homeless people, sits a middle-aged saree-clad woman in absolute silence, looking nowhere.
How to Learn to Love to Write: A Mental Health Journey
Mad in America
APRIL 19, 2024
F rom a young age, you discover how much you love to read and write. You begin your love for literature with reading: graphic novels, chapter books, anything there is. Eventually, you start thinking of your own ideas, your own writing style, and you put it to work. You fall in love with the idea that an empty piece of paper is like a blank canvas. You realize just how amazing it is that anything that comes to your mind can be written down on paper.
Engaging Voices, Part 2: Working Our Way Toward Connection
Mad in America
APRIL 5, 2024
The following is the fourth excerpt adapted from Healing Companions , a book by the MIA author Sam Ruck (his pen name) that describes his life with, and love for, his wife and her “alters.” His earlier installments addressed the problems with “delusions” and “paranoia” ; the nature of “psychosis ” ; and, in Part I of “Engaging Voices,” his introduction to her parts.
Petition: The Question About Medication that Can Save Lives
Mad in America
APRIL 30, 2024
Katinka Blackford Newman, who runs the website antidepressantrisks.org , has put up a petition on change.org urging suicide prevention hotlines “to ask callers if they are taking medications” that can cause suicide. The post Petition: The Question About Medication that Can Save Lives appeared first on Mad In America.
The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work
Mad in America
APRIL 2, 2024
M ental health treatment requires more than words; it demands a deep understanding of the unspoken, the symbols and signs that permeate our lives. Semiotics, the science of signs and symbols, becomes a pivotal lens through which we can gain insights into the nuanced dynamics of social interactions and personal narratives. Semiotics offers a rich yet underexploited resource, particularly in social work, where practitioners strive to understand and support diverse client backgrounds.
Debunking the Myths About Depression and Antidepressants
Mad in America
APRIL 5, 2024
From EmpowerUAmerica : “Listen in as EmpowerU host Michael Mercier interviews psychologist and author Bruce E. Levine regarding the problem of depression in America. He addresses the characteristics of American society that are contributing to widespread depression, the shift from therapy to pharmaceutical treatment methods, the pharmaceutical industry’s involvement in this shift, the research on the effectiveness and side-effects of antidepressants, alternative approaches that psych
NY Times Prints Fraudulent STAR*D Result Yet Again
Mad in America
APRIL 25, 2024
In an article titled “ What You Really Need to Know About Antidepressants ,” the New York Times repeats, yet again, the fraudulent results from the STAR*D trial. The article, with a subhead that promises readers “Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs,” informs readers the following: “The largest study of multiple antidepressants — nicknamed the STAR*D trial — found that half of the participants had improved after using either
When I grow up by Stacey Callard
Mad in America
APRIL 25, 2024
When I grow up Every living being will feel safe, Safe to roam and explore this home we call planet earth Clean air, education and healthcare will not be dependent on postcode or birth Our ancestral trauma, not re enacted through hate, fighting and war We will all want more Humans are not dominators but curators. Collectively we will heal through love in abundance, yes, even the dictators Creative expression will flow boundlessly without measure We will all know the embodiment of ecstatic pleasu
Wounded Healer by Samantha Irene
Mad in America
APRIL 18, 2024
I look into the dark pool I see colors spinning Inklings Of what has yet to become With one prick of my finger The ripples of change Cast outwards Water cannot break But I fear it will shatter If I lean in too closely You may engulf me But if I turn away I hold my breath Between the black and white I am the gray & I do not yet know How to exist within it Poet’s Instagram: @iren_cmxi Back to Poetry Gallery The post Wounded Healer by Samantha Irene appeared first on Mad In America.
Poems Needed by Daniel Hanrahan
Mad in America
APRIL 2, 2024
we have poems about madness and poems written in states of madness no poems yet about the guitar amp buzzing dark electric fuzz of the madness sparked coming off psychmeds we lack poems about the inner fast-motion tectonic mortar and pestle funny car f**k up metabolic cataclysm of reducing lexapro benzos seroquel risperdal trazodone zyprexa indeed more poems are needed about the sludge avalanche transistor radio crackle-to-explosion elephant collapsing shocked with methamphetamines poised on cru
How Victimhood’s Illusion of Safety Hinders Your Anxiety Recovery
The Anxiety Guy
APRIL 15, 2024
Today’s anxiety guy podcast episode is essential for anyone feeling trapped in the role of victimhood and seeking ways to break free and take charge of their anxiety. Enjoy, and don’t forget to leave a comment below on your biggest ‘more than anxiety moments’ from the episode. Victimhood often presents a deceptive comfort zone that can feel like a safe harbor from the stormy challenges of life.
WPA Extends Support to Those Affected by Recent Earthquake in Taiwan
World Psychiatric Association (WPA)
APRIL 5, 2024
In the wake of Taiwans biggest earthquake in 25 years, the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) extends its heartfelt support to those affected by this tragedy. With many thousands stranded, injured, or worse, the aftermath of the earthquake presents immense challenges, not only to physical recovery but also to mental health and psychosocial well-being.
From the Dopamine Theory to the Outcomes Paradox
Mad in America
APRIL 6, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article is being simultaneously published on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. T his is intended as the first part of a look at pathways and outcomes in ‘psychosis’ and ‘schizophrenia’. Here, I discuss some of what’s not right in the picture for the current paradigm; an approach which, in essence, dates from the 1950s. By way of introduction, let’s consider a finding from decades ago.
Context and Care vs. Isolate and Control: An Interview on the Dilemmas of Global Mental Heath with Arthur Kleinman
Mad in America
APRIL 24, 2024
A rthur Kleinman is a towering figure in psychiatry and medical anthropology. He has made substantial contributions to both fields over his illustrious career spanning more than five decades. As a Professor of Medical Anthropology at Harvard University’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine and a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Kleinman has profoundly influenced how medical professionals understand the interplay between culture, illness, and healing.
Tapering Strips: A Practical Tool for Personalised and Safe Tapering of Withdrawal-Causing Prescription Drugs
Mad in America
APRIL 9, 2024
T hanks to excellent work of Mark Horowitz and David Taylor we now have the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines for Antidepressants, Benzodiazepines, Gabapentinoids, and Z-drugs. I consider this very good news for all who want to taper withdrawal-causing prescription drugs safely, and for all who want to help them as best as they can. The new guidance offers strong and comprehensive support and will aid development of new guidelines and will help to improve existing ones.
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