Mad in America

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“Yet many psychiatrists and psychologists refuse to entertain the idea that society as a whole may be lacking in sanity.” —Erich Fromm, The Sane Society (1955) W ith the mainstream media finally reporting that “ depression is not caused by low levels of serotonin ,” many people ask me: Why does psychiatry repeatedly get it wrong when it comes to not only to its theories of mental illness but in so many other areas?

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Critical Psychiatry

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Ive said several times (see eg. previous post ) that biomedical psychiatry wishfully thinks that primary mental illness will be shown to be caused by brain abnormality in some way. It even commonly acts as though that has already been proven. People are encouraged to think that there is something wrong with the brains of people who are mentally ill.

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Montana Psychiatry

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Gratitude has been gaining attention as one of the simplest yet most effective ways to improve mental health. By focusing on what were thankful for, we can positively impact our mood, lower stress, and even improve our relationships. Practicing gratitude doesnt erase lifes challenges, but it shifts our mindset, allowing us to find moments of joy and positivity even in difficult times.

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Judy Tsafrir, MD Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

These are transformational times where in the words of mythologist Michael Meade, “nature is rattling and culture is unraveling” simultaneously. The intensity, pressure, and radical uncertainty in the world are creating so much collective stress, fear, and suffering. We all need strategies at this time to nourish and soothe ourselves. Last weekend I gathered with… The post Strategies to Nourish and Soothe Ourselves in Transformational Times first appeared on Judy Tsafrir, M.D.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 29, 2024

I was recently asked by the founder of the new AntiNormality Club to suggest something that might improve mental health services in the UK. I’m usually ultra-cautious about answering questions like this. I don’t consider myself an ‘expert’ and I don’t think there are any easy solutions to such a difficult and enduring problem. However, I’ve spent years criticising mainstream services, as well as problematising some of the alternatives proposed by critical professionals.

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World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

OCTOBER 31, 2024

On behalf of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. Eliot Sorel, an extraordinary leader in global mental health, on 13th of October 2024, at the age of 84. Prof. Sorel was not only a pioneer in health systems performance and psychiatry but also a visionary whose dedication transformed the lives of countless individuals worldwide.

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Child Mind Intitute

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From Thanksgiving to New Years, expectations run high for holiday celebrations and cherished family traditions. But all that excitement and the break from routines may overwhelm some children, including those who have sensory challenges, ADHD, anxiety, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Making celebrations kid-friendly can take some adjustments. Chantelle French always imagined that when she had kids, shed continue to sleep over at her parents house on Christmas Eve along with other relatives.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

S even years ago, my best friend died of a Xanax overdose. Everything before her death happened so fast, but everything afterward moved in slow motion. I remember when I got the call from her boyfriend. He was in tears. “Ina’s dead,” he said. My stomach dropped. It wasn’t real; it couldn’t be. “No, Rick. No, she’s not.” “Yes, Scheri, she died last night.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

An important new study has demonstrated that a combination therapy can slow cognitive decline in older adults at risk for dementia.

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From Both Sides of the Couch

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Personal Perspective: Setting boundaries is hard work, but we prioritize our emotional and mental well-being when we set limits with family and friends.

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Credible Mind

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Rethink Mental Health CredibleMind Announces $7.5M in Series A Funding to Expand Access toExpert-curated and AI Personalized Mental Wellbeing Platform Horizon Mutual Holdings leads investment in CredibleMind as the platform scales to serve over 30 million lives across 100+ communities and leading health plans. SAUSALITO, Calif. ( October 29, 2024 ) CredibleMind, Inc., the Mental Wellbeing Company, today announced it secured $7.5 million in Series A funding, led by Horizon Mutual Holdings, a key

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“It is the very error of the moon. She comes more near the earth than she was wont. And makes men mad.” – Shakespeare, Othello, Act 6, scene 2. Ancient stars peek out from black holes Hiding to avoid confrontation with meteoroids. The lunatics quiver and quake under numbers etched on stick and steel Up and down the back hills of ivy, pine needles and briar.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A new study has lifted the lid on how couples living with rheumatoid arthritis cope with the debilitating disease finding that those who cope with problems together had less psychological distress and better relationships.

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Love & Life Toolbox

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Elections have been shown to be a tumultuous time, particularly as of late, stirring up intense emotions. As a therapist, I can attest to this personally, with the last cycle in particular triggering a surge in my private practice. People came with looking for help managing election stress and worry. There is no denying that the current climate and barrage of news, social media and other sources, are stirring up fear and concern for the impact of whatever the outcome is.

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The Maryland Psychiatric Society

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The MPS established annual best paper awards to recognize outstanding scholarship by young psychiatrists in Maryland. Previous winners are listed here. The Academic Psychiatry Committee is currently soliciting nominations for the 2024 Paper of the Year Award in three categories: Best Paper by an Early Career Psychiatrist Member (ECP): Eligible psychiatrists are ECP members who are first authors of papers published or in press in 2024.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A new study, published in Molecular Psychiatry , investigates the prevalence and typical characteristics of antidepressant withdrawal syndrome (AWS) through analyzing available research. Researchers found that AWS is a common experience for individuals who discontinue antidepressants and identified potential risk factors and typical characteristics of AWS.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Researchers have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup.

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The Anxiety Guy

OCTOBER 28, 2024

When you regulate your nervous system anxiety diminishes. This is why today’s anxiety guy podcast episode is so important. Focusing on the 3 aspects mentioned in this episode will supercharge your recovery, enjoy! Reminder: This podcast is brought to you by the Inner Circle Program. In this powerful episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast , Dennis unpacks the essential role your nervous system plays in anxiety recovery.

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Real Psychiatry

OCTOBER 29, 2024

One last political post before the election. I have been working on a graphic on the political violence scenario and how it has drastically changed in the past 8 years. Part of the issue with aggression and violence is that it is generally very difficult for most people to talk about. They lack the vocabulary and for a long time there was the suggestion that it may have been the fault of the victim.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2024

A type of therapy that involves applying a magnetic field to both sides of the brain has been shown to be effective at rapidly treating depression in patients for whom standard treatments have been ineffective. The treatment -- known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) -- involves placing an electromagnetic coil against the scalp to relay a high-frequency magnetic field to the brain.

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