Mad in America

DECEMBER 21, 2024

H uman behavior is shaped by a complex interplay of lifes events, conditions, and circumstances. To truly understand a persons actions and behaviors, one must ask: What was this person exposed to? What did they experience? These questions point to a profound truth: behavior cannot be separated from the environment in which it develops. From the safety of ones surroundings to access to proper nutrition, sleep, and social stability, the circumstances of life have a lasting biochemical effect on th

Construction 141

Construction Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Legal 141

Child Mind Intitute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

For parents, potty training can be a practice in patience. It often involves masterful negotiation, knowing when to celebrate the small victories, and a whole lot of potty-related accidents! But when a child has outgrown the potty-training stage and theyre still having accidental bowel movements in their underwear it might be time to seek outside help.

Aging and mental health 52

Aging and mental health Anxiety disorders 52

Lightwork

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. Anxiety disorders in women often manifest through: Persistent worry about daily activities Physical symptoms like heart palpitations and shortness of breath Sleep disturbances Difficulty concentrating Understandin

Anxiety disorders 52

Anxiety disorders Resilience and coping Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 52

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Improving Emotional Regulation in Adults: Advice from Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Life as an adult comes with its fair share of challengesbalancing responsibilities at work, maintaining relationships, and navigating the daily stressors of modern life. Have you ever felt like your emotions were getting the better of you? Perhaps a sudden burst of anger, overwhelming sadness, or anxiety left you wondering why certain situations affect you so intensely.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Construction 52

Mad in America

DECEMBER 24, 2024

I am currently re-reading Robert Whitakers amazing book, Mad in America. As Whitaker masterfully reconstructs the disturbing history of the treatment of mentalillness, something very new struck me that I hadn’t seen before. The story that got my attention this time was about the Nurembergtrials. After the second world war, the Allies prosecuted murderous Nazi leaders at the Nuremberg Trials for their war crimes, but what many of us didn’t know is that Nazi doctorswho committed heinou

Pharmaceuticals 112

Pharmaceuticals Hospitality Education Personality disorders 112

The Anxiety Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can also bring about a sense of overwhelm and unease. This podcast episode will provide with you with clarity and ease around holiday anxiety. Enjoy! Finding Peace During the Holidays: Overcoming Holiday Anxiety Holiday over-stress is a common struggle, and its one that deserves understanding and compassion.

52

52

From Both Sides of the Couch

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Personal Perspective: My brother and I are in our sixties and we are best friends.

52

52

Mad in America

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Psychiatry gave me PTSD. Psychiatry gave me PTSD A silhouette now Or a hologram Wedged between sheets of sound Proof, somehow Shatter proof glass Stuck For an eternity; cast, A mad ranting lunatic! Labels glued so firmly that any passage of time is insufficient to reverse the grim reality of Ah, she suffers with her nerves has reduced capacity,,,,, functionality What, shes dead?

52

52

Potomac Psychiatry

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Every holiday season brings the inevitable challenge of family gatheringssome joyful, others deeply uncomfortable. For Ryan and Sophia, a young couple with a baby daughter, Lily, the holidays had become a source of anxiety, not celebration. Ryan, a lawyer, and Sophia, a dental technician, had built a happy life in Washington, D.C., filled with love and stability.

52

52

World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On behalf of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of resilience, collaboration, and renewed commitments to addressing global mental health challenges, guided by the EDIT principles -Equality, Development, Inclusivity, and Transcultural awareness. Through united efforts, we move beyond psychiatry by mobilising the best possible resources and advice worldwide, addressing mental health crises comprehensively, and r

Global mental health 52

Global mental health Education 52

Love & Life Toolbox

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The reign of online dating and its hallmark “swipe culture” is experiencing a decline. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge became the go-to for people looking for love, or at least a connection. But recent trends suggest this phenomenon is waning. More people are expressing fatigue with the superficiality, gamification, and often disappointing outcomes of these platforms.

Technology 52

Technology 52

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Tis the season for thoughtful giving and receiving! To make your holidays a little brighter, were offering significant savings on your registration for NatCon25 , the largest conference in mental health and substance use care. Sign up now and save $200 off the on-site price just think of all the candy canes you could buy with that extra cash (116 boxes, to be exact).

Education 52

Education 52