Mad in America
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
I t can no longer be denied that antidepressants double suicides, both in children and adults. As I recently described on the Mad in America website, this has been shown in randomised trials and in the most rigorous meta-analysis I have seen of observational studies. However, psychiatric leaders have denied for over fifty years that depression drugs cause suicide.
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Grieving a loved one as they face an age-related illness brings about complicated emotions. Experts share ways to cope with these feelings and manage the process.
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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Rebuilding Purpose: Addressing Identity and Recovery in Veterans Transitioning from military service to civilian life is a journey unlike any other. For veterans, its not just about finding a new routine; its about finding a new identity, a new community and new ways to manage the unique challenges theyve faced. These often include mental health challenges, substance use, and the complex interplay between the two.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other mental health issues. The international research brings new insights into the loot box phenomenon -- the virtual items offered in video games to give players random rewards including weapons, cosmetics or 'skins.
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
T his is all written to the best of my memory. I worked, I had a life. But then I languished on disability for twenty-six years. Dystonia, kidney failure, possibly the hypothyroidism was my lot for serving as a drug whore for psychiatry. At least, my neurologist stated the dystonia was probably caused by the medications. You get worse and worse and so did my diagnosis.
Sanity Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
5/5 - (1 vote) Using mindfulness to get over a breakup because it hurts. If you are going through a bad breakup, I am sorry you have to bear with these feelings. There will always remain a part of your life you might miss but don’t want to go back to it. But I want to tell you that you are not alone and there is always a way to look forward. Using Mindfulness To Get Over A Breakup We will begin with the basics.
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Whether youre in the throes of your loved ones journey or someone close to you received a diagnosis, heres what to know about Alzheimers disease, and how to support yourself as a caregiver.
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Anxiety & Depression Association of America
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The internet has changed the way we talk, learn, work, and connect. It has also created a place for abuse, especially against women. This abuse can have serious effects on mental health.
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
I n 1991, when I was 17 years old, I had a breakdown and entered talk therapy for the first time. Over the course of my last year in high school, my first psychotherapist blamed the breakdown on repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse, and I believed her. Two years later, as a first-year student at the University of Washington, I read an article in the campus newspaper about Elizabeth Beth Loftus, and her theory that some repressed memories of sexual abuse were false, particularly those rec
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
It takes a village to care for a loved one with Alzheimer'sbut that doesn't mean you should ignore your own needs. Find tools and resources you need to support your well-being.
ADDitude
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Adults with ADHD bring deeply personal and unique struggles to their therapists. And, in many cases, personal growth and development hinges on better management of the condition. ADDitude magazine asked practitioners who specialize in ADHD about their clients toughest problems, and the strategies that move them in the right direction. Here is what they said.
Psychiatry Online
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
PsychiatryOnline.org is the platform for all American Psychiatric Association Publishing journals, DSM, and bestselling textbooks, as well as APA Practice Guidelines, and continuing medical education.
World Psychiatric Association (WPA)
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
World Psychiatric Association announces a Travel Award to attend the 25th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry in Prague, Czech Republic for the winner of its 2025 Medical Student Essay Competition The World Psychiatric Association (WPA) has launched its eagerly awaited and hugely popular annual Medical Student Essay Competition , a WPA Presidential initiative supported by the United Nations Secretariat Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Sustainable Development Goals.
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Its important for caregivers to understand what not to do as much as to learn what to do to better support their loved ones. Learn what to avoid when caring for someone with Alzheimers.
ADDitude
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
What if we could improve early detection of ADHD before symptoms emerged? What if we could more accurately predict someones response to a medication and use that information to prescribe a personalized ADHD treatment plan, instead of going through unnecessary trial and error? These are among the exciting possibilities associated with epigenetic research.
Child Mind Intitute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
At the Child Mind Institute, we are dedicated to understanding how the brain develops and identifying ways we can support children and adolescents in building mental health awareness and resilience. We know that the teenage years can be a particularly challenging time filled with big emotions, academic pressures, and social complexities. Thats why we have developed Mirror , a digital journal app designed to make journaling more accessible and impactful.
Clear Behavioral Health
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
For many, the availability and importance of support groups for sobriety arent very widely known. Once you start to attend support groups, you might hear other attendees talking about a 90-90 challenge. The 90-90 challenge is when you attend 90 meetings in 90 days which is a highly recommended method that can offer stability, support and is a great way to utilize your time.
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
If you hate traditional journaling, it might be time for you to try junk journaling, a method of creative expression that involves repurposing all the junk from your daily life.
ADDitude
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
When emotional earthquakes strike kids with ADHD, the feelings hit fast and hard, and the aftershocks often linger. These big feelings may trigger yelling, hitting, destroying, even self-harming, and, in later years, using drugs or alcohol. But studies suggest that we can teach kids effective skills for regulating their emotions , improving their behavior, engaging in active problem solving, and building positive relationships.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Read the press statement, drawing from Dr Lorcan Martin’s opening address to the Read the press statement in full below or via PDF here. Dr Lorcan Martin voices grave concerns over cruel proposed Mental Health Bill which would torture patients The College of Psychiatrists NCHD Conference, Navigating Psychiatry in a Changing World: A Look at How We Can Embrace the Future, takes place in Dublin today (Friday) Friday February 21, 2025.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Overview of diagnosis and pharmacologic management of ADHD in children by the American Psychiatric Association
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease is not for the weak. Learn how finding meaning outside of caregiving and putting herself first helped Wendy battle burnout.
Lightwork
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs in a specific season, affecting millions of women in the United States. There are two main patterns of SAD: 1. Winter-Pattern SAD Symptoms begin in late fall or early winter Depression lifts during spring and summer months Most common form, affecting 5% of U.S. adults 2.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In advance of the press release regarding his opening address to the College NCHD Conference 2025 , College President Dr Lorcan Martin spoke with Morning Ireland to further discuss the concerns of the College regarding the new Mental Health Bill, particularly regarding the ability of medical professionals to involuntarily hospitalise severely mentally ill patients, but not to treat them.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Organizaiton that provides information, resources, and support for persons with ADHD.
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
How exactly do we remain connected to the person we loved before Alzheimers came for their mind? Read Dana's story and learn what experts recommend when caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
Sanity Daily
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
5/5 - (1 vote) Its a no-brainer when we talk about how digital media has encapsulated our lives into tiny, palm-sized, six-inch mobile phones. Well, the size may vary depending on your choice of device, but the impact remains the same an overwhelming sense of being constantly plugged in, yet increasingly disconnected from the world around us. Its not just about how we consume digital media; its about how it slowly consumes us, reshaping our cognition, altering our perspectives, and quietly steal
Clear Behavioral Health
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Grief is a personal experience. It can feel like a heavy burden that we bear alone, even though its something that everyone will face at some point in our lives. Whether the loss is sudden or expected, the feelings of sorrow, confusion, and even anger can feel isolating [1-4]. Traditional methods of grief processing have historically left us to handle these emotions on our own, which can make the healing journey even more challenging.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Worldwide community of adults with ADHD who strive to make it possible to thrive with ADHD.
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Self-care is essential for Alzheimers caregivers, as caregiving itself can increase your risk for chronic stress, burnout, anxiety and depression, and the risk of developing dementia yourself.
Zencare
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Published on February 19,2025 by Zencare Team. Youve done a deep dive into the JonBent Ramsey case and know for a fact who the murderer is. You can recite every detail of Making a Murderer and have debated The Staircase more times than you can count (Owl theory anyone??). Maybe you even fall asleep to Crime Junkie because somehow, chilling tales of real-life horror have become your bedtime stories, and you love being lulled to sleep by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.
Therapy for Black Girls
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Relationships and freedomcan they truly coexist? This episode from our archives revisits a powerful discussion sparked by a question from our community: How do you navigate the idea of losing some of your freedom in a relationship? In this episode, Im joined by Dr. Maria Dominguez, LMFT, also known as Dr. D. Together, we unpack what it means to navigate freedom in relationships, how to define what freedom looks like for you, and the key conversations to have while dating that can provide clarity
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A resource hub from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Very Well Mind
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Caregiving can be extremely difficult, and its hard to be fully prepared for what lies ahead, especially when so much of caregiving is unpredictable and constantly changing.
Montana Psychiatry
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
If youve been feeling extra tired, sluggish, or struggling to fall asleep during Montanas long, dark winters, youre not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can have a big impact on sleep, making it harder to wake up in the morning and easier to feel drained all day. But why does this happen, and what can you do to get better rest? Lets break it down.
Judy Tsafrir, MD Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
PODCAST The Miracle of Healing Podcast with Lisa Campion: Healing the Planet One Person at a Time What if mental health treatment embraced the soul, the sacred, and the unseen forces shaping our well-being? In this episode, Dr. Judy Suzanne Reis Tsafrir, author of Sacred Psychiatry, reveals how spirituality, astrology, holistic healing, and detoxification can… The post The Miracle of Healing Podcast first appeared on Judy Tsafrir, M.D.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
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