Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I n 2019, Dr James Davies (Roehampton University) and I published a review of the research into antidepressant withdrawal effects. We found that more than half (56%) of people experience withdrawal effects and that nearly half of those (46%) describe them as severe. Our review has been cited over 400 times (Google Scholar Sept 16, 2024), perhaps most importantly in the historic Public Health England (PHE) report on dependence and withdrawal associated with some prescribed medicines.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Wrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical activity, according to a new study.

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My Psychiatry

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In todays fast-paced world, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever. If youve found it difficult to make time for an in-person appointment, youre not alone. Telemedicine is transforming the way we connect with healthcare providers, making it easier for you to access the support you need from the comfort of your home. Whether youre struggling with anxiety, depression, or just need a checkup, telemedicine offers a convenient, secure, and personal way to receive care without th

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The Anxiety Guy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

There was a time in my anxiety recovery that I wondered why things always felt worse while I was doing everything right. I viewed these moments as setbacks which brought me right back to square one which consisted of: Over-worry Fixation over my anxiety symptoms Victimhood feelings and victimhood talk Fear of what’s to come in the future Rage Little did I realize at the time that there was a spiritual component to this shift as well, I had never considered this before!

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In a new study , researchers compared people who were hospitalized for psychiatric reasons. They found that people taking prescription amphetamines (Adderall) were more than twice as likely to develop psychosis or mania; those on high doses were more than five times as likely. However, when the researchers included outpatients as well—essentially, those with less severe psychiatric problems—they found that those taking a high dose of amphetamines were more than 13 times as likely to develop psyc

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Scientists conclude that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful -- if modest -- tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Child Mind Intitute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Sandra Whitehouse, PhD of the Child Mind Institute discusses the best way to mediate conflict between kids. Read more. The post PureWow: Your Kid Is Fighting with Mine. Do We Need to Talk About It? appeared first on Child Mind Institute.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

A small village in one of India’s southern states woke up to a tragic fire 23 years ago. Little did it know that this incident would alter the course of the nation’s approach to mental health care. Erwadi in Tamil Nadu was no ordinary place. After all, this village housed the revered dargah (shrine) of Hazrat Sultan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Badusha , along with other saints who are buried in the dargah’s premises.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Scientists have analyzed millions of tweets to identify COVID-19 survivors living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- demonstrating the effectiveness of using social media data as a tool for early screening and intervention.

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Child Mind Intitute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Dr. Dave Anderson of the Child Mind Institute sits down with ABC News to discuss the relationship between social media and the ongoing youth mental health crisis. The post ABC News: Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield’s new doc looks at how social media reshapes childhood appeared first on Child Mind Institute.

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Montana Psychiatry

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Summer is officially over now that the First Day of Fall has arrived. Many of us are excited for cozy sweaters, crisp air, and holiday plans. But for some, the changing seasons bring more than just a new look outsideit can also bring an emotional shift that feels heavy and tough to handle. If you’ve been feeling a little down as the days get shorter and darker, you’re definitely not alone.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From The Tyee : “A common misconception is that B.C. has decreased its reliance on mental health detentions over the years, which has led to the current crises in homelessness, mental health and addictions. But the evidence shows that detentions have, in fact, increased dramatically. The province is detaining more people in psychiatric facilities than before.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Researchers analyzed 193 patients from the Vietnam Head Injury Study with penetrating traumatic brain injury to determine if the location of shrapnel damage to their brains influenced risk of developing PTSD. Damage to areas connected to the amygdala was associated with a lower chance of developing PTSD. The study suggests lesions that could protect against PTSD map to a specific brain circuit connected to the amygdala and the medial prefrontal cortex.

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Harmony United Psychiatric Care

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Key Statistics on Suicide: Multifaceted Causes of Suicide: Among others, mental pain, disorders, and exposure to maltreatment are significant risk factors for suicidal behavior. These disorders are significantly contributed by individuals having significant mental disturbances such as depression, other personality disorders, or childhood traumas.

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The Anxiety Guy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

I’m really looking forward to you listening to today’s important podcast episode on the fear of losing control with anxiety. Get ready for many ‘More Than Anxiety Moments’ as you progress beyond this fear and towards deeper levels of clarity. *This Podcast Episode is Brought To You by the DPDR Recovery Program. Description: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, we dive deep into a common struggle faced by anxiety sufferersthe fear of losing control.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

As we lie together Worlds apart Seek shelter With me. Weave your Stolen freedom Into a new dream; Between skipped Heartbeats, Show me A world burning Only with Your fire. My sweet sublimity, Take hold of this Outstretched hand – And let me lead you To shelter. Rest for a moment. You have fought Hard won wars To the bitter edge Of sanity; For us.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

New research finds that adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental and substance use disorders and significant social and economic disadvantages, and only 26% received minimally adequate treatment. Meeting the needs of people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders will require innovative interventions and implementation to improve access to and use of evidence-based approaches, the authors argue.

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The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The post How Do New Brain Therapies Promote Mental Health? appeared first on The Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center.

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Child Mind Intitute

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Once again we are in the final weeks of an extraordinary presidential election thats an emotional rollercoaster for parents and kids as well.The campaign is not just topic A on television and social media, but is dividing friends and family members and causing anxiety. Kids cant help being exposed to disturbing language, shocking images, insults and dire predictions for the future.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in South Asia (MISA). It was written by the MISA news team to provide insight into community mental health initiatives in India. A 2020 study published in Medical Anthropology investigates the realities of community mental health initiatives like task-shifting in India. Using ethnographic insights from two mental health NGOs in Kerala, the study throws light on the benefits and unintended consequences of task-shifting.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

I have known since August 1963 that I am a schizophrenic. It was then that, at the age of seventeen, I had my first schizophrenic hallucination. It was a Beatific Vision. From April 1965 until May 1966, I was hospitalized at McLean Hospital, given large doses of Thorazine and Stelazine, and told by so many psychiatrists in so many ways that I was a hopeless, incurable case and the sooner I realized that I could never lead a happy, productive life, the better it would be for me.

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