May, 2024

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Is Long-Term Therapy a Racket?

Psychology Today

A look at if and when long-term therapy is worth it, an for whom.

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Wunderink: Antipsychotics Can Be Tapered Safely Without Increasing Relapse Risk

Mad in America

A new article by psychosis researcher Lex Wunderink suggests that antipsychotic drugs can be safely and effectively tapered without increasing the risk of relapse. The keys, according to Wunderink, appear to be tapering more slowly than previously thought and involving the patient and family in personalized decision-making. “Many patients with psychosis want to discontinue their antipsychotic drugs due to serious side effects hampering their daily functioning in the long term.

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New homeless housing facility under construction in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers

Construction is well underway on a new five-story building in downtown Santa Barbara that will house Sanctuary Centers’ newest development. The $30 million project at 115 W. Anapamu St. will provide 34 units of handicap-accessible permanent housing and 4,500 square feet of on-site medical, dental, and mental health services. The project was made possible by state, county, and federal funds in addition to donations.

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Doctors in Distress CEO’s 5K Every Day Challenge

Doctors In Distress Blog

Since Doctors in Distress started its annual 5K in May fundraiser four years ago, I made a promise to walk 5K every day of that month. Walking is one of my passions- its how I relax, keep fit and manage pain, however as a busy chief executive, with plenty of meetings and travelling to fit in, it is a time-consuming hobby. When I was a teenager, suggesting a walk to me was almost like swearing and I was very good at avoiding it, but now, walking has become a vital part of my life.

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How to Reduce Healthcare Turnover

PsychStaffing Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic took a serious toll on healthcare workers, leading many to abandon the industry entirely. But even with the worst of the crisis behind us, healthcare turnover rates have remained alarmingly high. If your facility continually has to hire nurse practitioners, doctors and other healthcare professionals to keep up with the so-called Great Resignation, PsychStaffing can help.

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Physician Burnout by Specialty & Other Physician Mental Health Statistics 

Psychiatry Advisor

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians continue to experience burnout at alarmingly high rates. Because physician burnout is more common in certain specialties, it is crucial to identify trends and offer help to those at higher risk. The post Physician Burnout by Specialty & Other Physician Mental Health Statistics appeared first on Psychiatry Advisor.

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Work-Life Balance for the Win: Strategies for Managing Mental Wellbeing at Work

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

What is Work-Life Balance? Is It Important? 15 Tips to Create a Healthy Work-Life Balance 1. Make your well-being a priority 2. Planning Create a Daily to Do List 3. Manage Your Commotion 4. Learn to Say No 5. Have a Tech-Free Lunch Break (20 minutes) 6.

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Taming The Inner Child: Responding To Irrational Fear Effectively

The Anxiety Guy

Responding to irrational fear and taming the frantic inner child takes intention, patience, and steady awareness. As we continue to feed this inner relationship with guidance and understanding we can take the elements of anxiety once and for all. Enjoy today’s episode everyone! Show notes below: Understanding Bodily Sensations Bodily sensations related to anxiety can be distressing and disruptive.

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Why Are They Drugging The Students?

Psychiatric News

Monday May 27th, 2024 From Zero Hedge by Jeffrey A. Tucker The last few years have blown wide open a scandal that has long existed but is not that well known aside from specialists. The problem is the collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, government regulators, and the medical industry. The problem is so vast that it is hardly describable in a short article.

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Schizoaffective Disorder: Understanding the Incidence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Now Psych

What is Schizoaffective Disorder? Schizoaffective disorder (SA) is a disorder that combines the symptoms of schizophrenia ( psychosis ) with the symptoms of a mood disorder ( depression or bipolar) in a complex way. It is sometimes misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all because it is a relatively uncommon disorder, and it is not fully understood. This overview will go over how common it is, some of the causative factors and the complexities in diagnosis and treatment.

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Breakthrough with Chronic Fatigue and Myalgic Encephalitis M/E Symptoms

The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center

The post Breakthrough with Chronic Fatigue and Myalgic Encephalitis M/E Symptoms appeared first on The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center.

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How to Support Someone with a Mental Health Condition

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

How Do I Know If Someone Has a Mental Health Problem? How Can You Help? Talking about Mental Health 1. Set Time Aside with No Distractions 2. Let Them Share as Much or As Little as They Want 3. Don’t Try to Diagnose or second-guess their Feelings 4. Keep Questions Open Ended 5.

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Psychosis Treatment: Numbing the World of Spirit

Mad in America

T he words that follow in this essay come from my own personal reflections as someone who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and who has experienced psychosis many times throughout life. Therefore, I would like the reader to know that these thoughts are based on my own beliefs and experiences and are not necessarily based on verifiable objective facts.

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Can We Become Addicted To Worry And Anxiety?

The Anxiety Guy

Yes! We can become addicted to worry and anxiety. Simply because without it many of us get the sense that we would become vulnerable to the potential threats coming from the outside, along with illnesses and diseases from the inside. Worry and anxiety become an illusory form of protection from what our ego minds fear the most. We develop this addiction through observation and personal experiences and feed it through the way we rationalize our fears.

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World Psychiatric Association Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

LikeWorld Mental Health Day (WMHD), celebrated annuallyon the 10th of October, Mental Health Week has become widely recognised throughout many European countries. Taking place during Mental Health Awareness Month, this year,Mental Health Awareness WeekrunsMonday 13toSunday 19 May 2024, with the theme Movement: moving for our mental health. The event represents a commitment to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

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Hydroxyzine for Anxiety

Now Psych

Hydroxyzine for Anxiety: Unveiling Its Efficacy and Usage Hydroxyzine is an anti-histamine (allergy) medication that is often prescribed for the treatment of various conditions including some forms of anxiety. Recognized for its anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) properties, hydroxyzine works by inhibiting certain activity in the central nervous system, contributing to a calming effect for those who experience symptoms of anxiety.

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Dr. Hedaya speaking with a patient.

The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center

The post Dr. Hedaya speaking with a patient. appeared first on The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center.

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Tech vs. Talk Therapy: Finding the Right Fit for You

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Traditional Talk Therapy Benefits of Talk Therapy Tech Therapy – Mental Health on Demand Benefits of Tech Therapy: Tech and Talk Therapy Combined The Future of Mental Health Care as a Collaborative Landscape Collaboration Appears To Be The Future Of Mental Health Care Delivery Now You Can Make the Right Choice!

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Stealing My Mother From Me: The Horrors of Conservatorship

Mad in America

S ome states call it conservatorship. Others call it guardianship. But whatever you call it, it can be deadly. I t can lead to theft, lies, deception, and the wrongful death of our loved ones by deceitful predators, all in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Consider my mother’s story. Guardianship and the legal system stole her from me. It stole her money, my money, the money designated for my disabled brother, and the house where I took care of her for years.

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The Anxiety Divide: The Conscious vs Unconscious Mind

The Anxiety Guy

In the below episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, host Dennis Simsek explores the intricate relationship between the conscious vs. unconscious mind and its impact on anxiety. Discover how unconscious beliefs and past experiences can trigger anxiety and learn practical strategies to bridge this mental divide. Get ready t0 become, more than anxiety! Show Notes: The Anxiety Divide: Conscious vs.

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Member Spotlight: Example

Society for Research in Psychopathology (SRP)

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

Psychosis is a mental health condition that affects an individual’s perception of reality. It is characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Psychosis can occur as a result of various underlying conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. The symptoms of psychosis can be distressing and disruptive to an individual’s daily life.

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The use of qEEG’s in treatment

The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center

The post The use of qEEG’s in treatment appeared first on The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center.

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Deadline approaching for the WPA 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

Only a week left until the deadline for the World Psychiatric Association 2024 Medical Student Essay Competition to attend the 24th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Mexico City, Mexico Back in March this year, the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) launched its much-anticipated Medical Student Essay Competition , a WPA Presidential initiative with the support of the United Nations Secretariat Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals.

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Don’t Call Me a Therapist

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Mad in Norway. The author, Erik Rudi, voluntarily relinquishes the authority of being a “psychologist” and “healthcare professional.” I n no way would I be offended or angry if you use the term therapist for me. I just think that it is your expression of a misunderstood, imprecise and outdated definition of what mental health work entails.

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Talking to Teens – Tips for Open Communication About Mental Health

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Why is Open Communication Important? Creating a Safe Space for Conversations Starting the Conversation Thoughtfully What to Look For? Beyond the Basics – Addressing Specific Concerns Depression Anxiety Eating Disorder(S) Substance Abuse Social Media & Technology Strategies for Different Communication Styles Let Harmony United Psychiatric Care Help You!

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Palliative psychiatry

Reidbord's Reflections

The application of palliative care to intractable psychiatric disorders has been debated at least since 2010, when a journal article reported that a patient with severe anorexia nervosa died in hospice, after referral there by her psychiatrist. The New York Times published a thought-provoking article earlier this year on the same topic: whether we [.

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Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Now Psych

Selective Mutism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Selective mutism is a childhood anxiety disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain social situations. Children with selective mutism may speak normally in familiar environments, but they may become silent or barely whisper in public settings, such as school or social gatherings.

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Youth Mental Health Data in the Context of OMB SPD 15

Mental Health America (MHA)

Youth Mental Health Data in the Context of OMB SPD 15 May 02, 2024 MHA Admin Thu, 05/02/2024 - 16:10 Download the Youth Mental Health Data report In 2024, for the first time since 1997, the Office of Management and Budget published revised standards for federal data on race and ethnicity, but more progress is needed to better understand mental health disparities in the U.S.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Dr. Deb

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The designation of Mental Health Awareness Month was created more than 60 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness and promoting good mental health for all. During Mental Health Awareness Month professionals, organizations, schools, communities, hospitals and even media outlets will join together in an effort to raise the awareness about mental health and attempt to decrease th

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Is Public Psychiatry Responding to the Mental Health Crisis or Just “Treating the Chart?”

Mad in America

“It seemed to me that all language is an excess of language” —Samuel Beckett A s an urban community mental health therapist, part of my job is meeting with new intakes and completing their comprehensive assessment—their first step in getting connected to a primary therapist and psychiatrist, and a document they’ll need if they apply for any special programs.

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Center for Workforce Solutions: Crosswalk of National Behavioral Health Workforce Recommendations

College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL)

The Center for Workforce Solutions , a partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Health Management Associates, and The College for Behavioral Health Leadership, compiled more than 400 recommendations from published reports by federal and state policymakers, national associations, foundations and other partners and stakeholders to serve as an actionable roadmap for addressing the behavioral health workforce crisis.

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Masterclass with Roland Bal

Roland Bal - Resolving Trauma and PTSD

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Masterclass with Roland Bal appeared first on Roland Bal | Resolving Trauma and PTSD.

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How I Learned to Safely Taper off Psychiatric Drugs, and You Can Too

Mad in America

I t was May 21 st , 2019, when I woke up in a strange hotel-like room drenched in sweat, fully clothed with a winter jacket on and feeling absolutely terrible. Next to me on the nightstand were six plates of food wrapped in cellophane and above me stood a massive, muscular Nigerian man named Henry who explained to me that I was at a drug rehab in Thailand and that I had slept for 48 hours.

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Leaving Biological Psychiatry Behind: An Interview With Rodrigo Nardi

Mad in America

R odrigo Nardi is a psychiatrist and psychologist. He obtained his psychology degree in the year 2000, and following that, he obtained a certificate in CBT, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Universidade EvangĂ©lica de Paraná. He obtained his M.D. degree in 2010, and in 2016, he completed his psychiatry residency at Penn State. Altogether, Dr.

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Case Studies Reveal Patient Empowerment Through Tapering Antipsychotics

Mad in America

A new study from Copenhagen University Hospital offers a rare glimpse into the personal experiences of six individuals as they navigate the complex process of tapering their antipsychotic medications. The research reveals not only the varied outcomes—varying from complete cessation to ongoing treatment—but also underscores a profound increase in personal empowerment and emotional insight regardless of the tapering results.

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Who Do We Leave Behind When We Ignore the Body? Why Critical Neuroscientists and Mad Activists Must Work Together

Mad in America

A recent Neuroscience News article is titled “ Bipolar disorder can be detected with blood test. ” 1 This is one of many recent, oversimplified headlines that encourage us to think we are on the brink of discovering the next biomarker that will scientifically validate biomedical psychiatric disorders. The prevailing logic goes: if we can validate biometric tests that are clinically predictive of mental health concerns like in other medical fields, we can more precisely, effectively, and without