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Exploding Myths About Schizophrenia: An Interview with Courtenay Harding

Mad in America

T he Vermont Longitudinal Study, which was led by Courtenay Harding, reported on the long-term outcomes of patients discharged from Vermont State Hospital in the late 1950s and early 1960. Her findings, which told of remarkable good outcomes for the majority of the patients in her study, belied conventional beliefs that few people diagnosed with schizophrenia ever recovered.

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More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

NPR - Mental Health

At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens. (Image credit: Jos A. Alvarado Jr.

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Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

The New York Times -- Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.

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Protecting Professional Boundaries in the Digital Age

Psychiatric Times

Digital communication is a powerful tool, but without clear boundaries, it can blur the line between education and clinical care, leading to ethical and professional challenges.

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Mad Camp Europe: My Journey from Ward Violence to Healing and Community

Mad in America

T oday I’m going to tell you a story, or I’m going to tell you at least a part of it. I have to say that it’s not easy writing or talking about this because it is a story that has to do with shame, and especially my shame, shame for things that I did, believing that they were the so-called right thing. But what matters is that it’s a story.

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Not sure where to go next in life? These journal prompts can help you figure it out

NPR - Mental Health

Whether you're thinking about starting a new career or moving to a different city, these exercises can help you make hard decisions with more confidence and clarity.

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The Concept of the Adaptive Personality and the “We-Self”. Relationships and Codependency in Focus

The Online Therapist

There is a notable shift towards more flexible, less traditional interpersonal dynamics, in which people value personal fulfillment over society standards. Today's relationships are more adaptable, digital, and self-centered, emphasizing personal development and emotional freedom above strict structures. These shifts represent a deeper shift in how individuals see love, intimacy, and commitment in the modern era.

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Worldwide study finds high rates of depression and anxiety in people with chronic pain

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study found that 40% of adults with chronic pain experienced 'clinically significant depression and anxiety.' Among those most at risk, the analysis showed, were women, younger adults and people with fibromyalgia.

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VA patients feel the cuts to mental health care, as thousands more layoffs loom

NPR - Mental Health

The Department of Veterans Affairs is forecasting tens of thousands of job cuts in the near future. Patients at the VA say the threat to their care is damaging their mental health.

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He Was Once the ‘Subway Ninja.’ He Would Like to Explain.

The New York Times -- Mental Health

In the lowest moment of Selwyn Bernardezs life, he attacked a stranger with a sword. It was another transit horror story, but with a different ending.

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Managing Catatonia: A Case Report From Rural South Africa

Psychiatric Times

Increased awareness of catatonia and its treatment among health care providers, especially in underresourced areas, is essential for improving patient outcomes.

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Time-irreversibility reveals hidden structure in neural dynamics

Department of Psychiatry News

Why do some memories last a lifetime while others fade away?

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“A Return to Freud? New Histories of Psychoanalysis” (UC Berkeley, 20-21 March)

History Psychiatry

March 20-21, UC Berkeley, in-person & live streamed Co-organized by Hannah Zeavin & Ramsey McGlazer Full program below. Registration required,… Read more “A Return to Freud?

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Continuing antipsychotic medication during pregnancy associated with reduced risk of schizophrenia relapse

The Mental Elf

Shuichi Suetani and Sarah Thomas highlight new research from Korea which suggests that antipsychotic medications do seem to help reduce the relapse of schizophrenia in pregnant women. The post Continuing antipsychotic medication during pregnancy associated with reduced risk of schizophrenia relapse appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Phase 1 Clinical Trial Launched Examines Safety, Efficacy of Stem Cell Treatment for Parkinson Disease

Psychiatric Times

A new trial is testing a first-of-its-kind stem cell therapy for Parkinson disease, using a patients own reprogrammed cells to restore lost dopamine function.

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New guidance lays out when B.C. doctors can and can’t use involuntary treatment

Global News - Mental Health News

The new guidance is meant to inform healthcare providers on the circumstances under which the Mental Health Act can be used to obtain involuntary treatment for a patient.

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How Can I Avoid Burnout at Work?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Chronic stress can make you feel cynical about your job. Experts have tips for fighting the feeling.

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Rethinking how we evaluate interventions that target the social determinants of mental health

The Mental Elf

Tessa Roberts and Laura Hemming critique a large umbrella review which explores the effectiveness of interventions on social determinants of mental health. The post Rethinking how we evaluate interventions that target the social determinants of mental health appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Missing White Woman Syndrome: Psychiatrists and Societal Bias

Psychiatric Times

Psychiatry has a lot to learn from the case of Gabby Petito.

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“I’m Truly Scared for What This Could Mean”

ADDitude

March 12, 2025 Access to prescription ADHD medication continues to burden and preoccupy patients with ADHD. The prescription stimulant shortage that first disrupted treatment for millions of patients with ADHD two years ago lingers for many. And now, ADDitude readers and others in the mental-health community are worried about losing access to lifesaving medication as the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission investigates the state of childhood chronic disease.

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Lightening Up

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Daylight saving time begins tomorrow, and the days are getting lighter and more expansive. If we want to, we can, too.

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Working on the edge: the therapeutic alliance in suicide prevention

The Mental Elf

Laura Melzer considers a qualitative review of client and therapist perspectives on the therapeutic alliance in the context of psychotherapy for suicidal feelings. The post Working on the edge: the therapeutic alliance in suicide prevention appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Digital Therapy Rejoyn Utilizes Neuroplasticity in Treating Depression

Psychiatric Times

Rejoyn, a new app being prescribed as a depression treatment, is an emotional face memory task designed to correct abnormal neural circuits.

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7 Ways to Get Through Your Midday Slump

Very Well Mind

We all suffer from a midday slump every once in a while. Here are a number of things you can do to overcome them and help prevent them in the future.

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Study: Nicotine, Tobacco Use Linked to Teens’ ADHD Symptom Levels, Treatment

ADDitude

March 10, 2025 Teens with highly symptomatic ADHD face an elevated risk for using e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and tobacco products, and that risk is likely diminished through the use of prescribed ADHD medication, according to a new studypublished in JAMA Network Open. 1 Prior research has established that teens with ADHD are more likely than their neurotypical peers to use nicotine. 2 , 3 , 4 However, this study is one of the first to longitudinally examine whether effective ADHD symptom manageme

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Book Review: ‘Hypochondria,’ by Will Rees

The New York Times -- Mental Health

What started as a scholarly study becomes, in Will Reess hands, a freewheeling journey into our brains and souls.

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We Will Remember Dancing: A Message From a Child Shoah Survivor to the Young 10/7 Survivors

Psychiatric Times

Dance/movement therapy has proven to be effective in treating children with trauma, making dance something that can change the way a child develops psychologically.

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Traumatic brain injury has long-lasting mental health effects, but we need more robust science

The Mental Elf

Lorna Collins considers an umbrella review of health outcomes following traumatic brain injury, which highlights significant evidence gaps in the field. The post Traumatic brain injury has long-lasting mental health effects, but we need more robust science appeared first on National Elf Service.

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"Sometimes When" Book Series

Dr. Deb

Description The award-winning " Sometimes When " book series from psychologist and author, Dr. Deborah Serani, and Free Spirit Publishing, teaches children practical strategies for handling emotions like jealousy, worry, boredom, anger, and sadness. Gentle and supportive, this collection offers relatable stories and real-world techniques that empower children to face difficult feelings and develop social emotional well-being.

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¿Cómo puedo evitar el ‘burnout’ en el trabajo?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Aunque evitar el agotamiento laboral no debera ser solo responsabilidad tuya, hay algunas medidas que puedes tomar para minimizarlo.

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Psilocybin Benefits Clinicians Traumatized on Front Line of COVID-19 Pandemic

Psychiatric Times

A single dose of psilocybin was associated with a significant and sustained reduction in depressive symptoms and possible improvement of PTSD and burnout experienced by clinicians from the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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What’s it Like Day-to-Day in Addiction Treatment Rehab?

Clear Behavioral Health

At Clear Behavioral Health, our addiction treatment rehab uses a multi-faceted approach, tailored to everyone’s needs. Every day is scheduled so you can learn how to maintain a daily routine in recovery. Knowing what to expect in substance abuse treatment can alleviate the overwhelm of decision fatigue. The structure also helps with consistency and provides stability, which can alleviate a lot of daily anxiety.

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New Content From Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

When Alternative Analyses of the Same Data Come to Different Conclusions: A Tutorial Using DeclareDesign With a Worked Real-World Example Dorothy V. M. Bishop, Charles Hulme Recent studies in psychology have documented how analytic flexibility can result in different results from the same data set. Here, we demonstrate a package in the R programming language, DeclareDesign, that uses simulated data to diagnose the ways in which different analytic designs can give different outcomes.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Every year on March 30th, we observe World Bipolar Day, a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and promoting understanding about bipolar disorder. Despite the millions affected worldwide, misconceptions and societal stigma often prevent individuals from seeking the treatment and support they need. World Bipolar Day 2025 is a call to action, an opportunity to educate, support, and empower those living with bipolar disorder.

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How the Study of Muscarinic Receptors Is Transforming Schizophrenia Treatment

Psychiatric Times

In a survey capturing the lived experiences of individuals with schizophrenia on antipsychotic medications, 27% of participants reported that antipsychotics had done more harm than good.

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How Can I Avoid Burnout at Work?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Chronic stress can make you feel cynical about your job. Experts have tips for fighting the feeling.

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Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

New Years Eve in New York City. Mardi Gras in New Orleans. These are days when people flock to social media to post their latest escapades. But new research has found that inclement weather, like freezing temperatures or lots of snow, as well as hot weather, can also push people to be more active on social media. In a new study published in Psychological Science , researchers investigated how social media use fluctuated with meteorological conditions.

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