The Online Therapist
JANUARY 18, 2025
As an imperfect human, I have had my share of troubles in all aspects of life including relationships, business and on a personal level: Ive made decisions and done things that have hurt other people and I havent always been the best partner, son, brother, friend or father.
Mad in America
JANUARY 22, 2025
I n this interview, Brooke Siem, who is the author of a memoir on antidepressant withdrawal, May Cause Side Effects , interviews Gretchen LeFever Watson, PhD. Gretchen is a developmental and clinical psychologist with postdoctoral training in pediatric psychology. She has served as a professor in multiple disciplines at universities and medical schools in the United States and abroad and as the patient safety director for a large healthcare system.
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Critical Psychiatry
JANUARY 23, 2025
As Ive said before (see eg. previous post ), Im inclined to believe that antidepressants are no better than placebo. I cant prove this but it is possible that the statistical difference between antidepressant and placebo in short-term clinical trials is an artefact because of methodological problems, such as unblinding (see eg. another previous post ).
Zencare
JANUARY 24, 2025
Published on January 24, 2025 by Zencare Team. Ultimatums and boundaries may appear similar at first glance, but they differ greatly in how they impact relationships. Understanding the key differences between ultimatums and boundaries can help you navigate conflicts, foster trust, and create healthier dynamics. Lets explore what distinguishes these approaches, their role in relationships, and how you can use clear boundaries to build healthy relationships.
Sanity Daily
JANUARY 24, 2025
5/5 - (1 vote) How to apply kaizen in daily life? Have you ever heard about the Japanese technique “KAIZEN”? I learned about it during my MBA, and the term and its implications got stuck with me. Kaizen is a philosophy that focuses on gradually improving productivity by involving all employees and by making the work environment more efficient.
Mad in America
JANUARY 21, 2025
I am looking for Sam. I met Sam during one of my spells in a psychiatric hospital in Sheffield. She was very funny, beautiful and kind. With lustrous blond hair, she was liked by everyone, including the nurses. We became friends at once. I always found it important to make friends if I was in a hospital (a few times). I never believed in solely individual resilience.
Critical Psychiatry
JANUARY 21, 2025
Ive mentioned before my concerns about the notion that antidepressants work through being emotional suppressants (see eg. previous post ). In fact, Im more inclined to think antidepressants dont work any better than placebo (see eg. last post ), so theres no need to explain how antidepressants work, as such. Although the emotional numbness theory has been promoted by Joanna Moncrieff, in her recent book she does qualify this hypothesis by saying she thinks we should be cautious about assuming em
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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
JANUARY 24, 2025
Although obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be treated, research has shown that people with the disorder tend to have a lower quality of life than neurotypical people. Many struggle to achieve the same levels of education and financial stability as people without the disorder. Researchers theorized one cognitive process could be to blame: decision making.
Mad in America
JANUARY 20, 2025
Editor’s note : This article was previously published in The Seattle Times. A s someone who has experienced the trauma of involuntary mental health treatment, I am deeply concerned that the city of Seattle is planning to expand the use of this ill-advised intervention. Specifically, one of Seattles 2025 legislative priorities Improve the reasonable use of involuntary treatment by increasing system capacity and making the Involuntary Treatment Act a more effective and useful tool for first
Critical Psychiatry
JANUARY 21, 2025
Im not sure who advised the king about the appointment of Ed Bullmore as Regius Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Kings College London (see announcement ). I wrote a satirical, even rude, review of Bullmores book The inflamed mind a few years ago (see previous post ). As Ive always said, psychiatry has been too dominated by biomedical psychiatrists, like Bullmore (see eg. previous post ).
Lightwork
JANUARY 23, 2025
Life transitions are important moments that change our daily lives, relationships, and how we see ourselves. These momentswhether we plan them or notcan include changes in our careers, shifts in relationships, health problems, or personal growth. These changes can be overwhelming, causing uncertainty and stress that affect our mental well-being. It’s crucial to learn how to navigate these transitions effectively for our emotional health and personal development.
Zencare
JANUARY 23, 2025
Published on January 23, 2025 by Zencare Team. We've pulled together some of our favorite mental health books we've read or been recommended in 2024. These suggestions come from mental health professionals, friends and fellow Zencare team members! With all recommendations, take these with a grain of salt. You might find that not every book on this list will be a good fit or good help to you, and you might find that even your own therapist doesn't recommend it and that's totally fine!
Mad in America
JANUARY 24, 2025
b rooks couldnt bear to say it out loud. He was curled up in a ball in the corner of my king-size bed that was too big for my small room. He asked for a piece of paper to write me a note. After scribbling on it, he handed me the crumpled paper. Im having suicidal thoughts it read. Tears streamed down his face, and his eyes silently cried for help. Panic.
Critical Psychiatry
JANUARY 18, 2025
Jo Moncrieff in her new book Chemically imbalanced (see eg. previous post ) discusses Peter Kramers 1993 book Listening to Prozac (see Wikipedia entry ), which I mentioned in a previous post. As the New York Times said at the time (see article ) Kramers best seller described how Prozac transformed his patients, making them calm, confident, cheerful and somehow better than well.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
JANUARY 23, 2025
The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers. Their study examined diagnoses of these disorders in adolescents and young adults between 2001 to 2019.
Real Psychiatry
JANUARY 23, 2025
I thought I would start the new year out with a post that looks at the factual basis of physician accountability and satisfaction with care provided by psychiatrists. Apart from the usual irrational and conflict of interest derived criticism of psychiatry there appears to be a significant number of people promulgating the myth that there are many people with complaints about psychiatrists.
Mad in America
JANUARY 21, 2025
You are a world. You are not a sign, a category, a personality, a label, a diagnosis, a spectacle, a thing to be analyzed, or figured out. Others who lost their world will try to eat your world to be their world. You are a world of infinite possibility. We do not know you totally, and anyone who promises they do, wants to consume you. They secretly say, and I know it well, Come, be like me.
Center for Integrative Psychiatry
JANUARY 22, 2025
Functional psychiatry represents a transformative shift in mental health care, addressing the root causes of mental health conditions by integrating physical, psychological, and environmental factors. This comprehensive, personalized approach aims to provide long-lasting solutions for mental well-being. Lets explore how this innovative discipline is redefining mental health care.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
JANUARY 22, 2025
A international research team developed a digital biomarker for predicting symptoms of depression based on data collected by smartwatches.
Mental Health America Blog
JANUARY 22, 2025
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Child Mind Intitute
JANUARY 21, 2025
How weve created a secure space for teens to share their thoughts At Mirror , we give teens a private space to write about their feelings, allowing them to express themselves freely and make the most of their journaling practice. We know that privacy is essential for genuine self-expression, which is what makes journaling powerful. But we also know that safety is important.
Sanity Daily
JANUARY 21, 2025
5/5 - (1 vote) Beating self-doubt as a woman is as important as you breathe without even thinking about it. Because it is very easy to judge and doubt your own efforts when no one is clapping for you. Self-doubt and procrastination are not only time thieves but energy killers too. They ruin the beauty of your life and destroy your goals. When you doubt your own feelings, emotions, efforts, commitment, dedication, and determination, you lose control of your life.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the
JANUARY 21, 2025
A lot happened in the U.S. in 1970 from the Apollo 13 rescue and first-ever Earth Day to the debut of American Top 40 and start of the iconic New York City Marathon. While all of that was unfolding, the National Council of Community Mental Health Centers, just a year into its formation , was busy planning its inaugural conference. The goal? To bring together leaders from hundreds of community mental health centers (CMHCs) in Philadelphia for learning, networking and organizational planning.
Department of Psychiatry News
JANUARY 21, 2025
Associate Professor Apostolos Tsiachristas is part of a team that has been awarded funding from the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to advance research that could unlock next-generation precision neurotechnologies.
The Anxiety Guy
JANUARY 20, 2025
Healing from anxiety disorders can be confusing and challenging, but what does true healing really feel like? In todays podcast, Ill answer these important questions and much more. It’s time to become more than anxiety! What Happens When Healing from Anxiety Disorders? Mastering Adrenaline and Reclaiming Peace Show Notes for this podcast: Welcome to this transformative episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast , where we uncover what truly happens when healing from anxiety disorders occurs.
From Both Sides of the Couch
JANUARY 20, 2025
Personal Perspective: How much of my propensity to addiction can be traced to my father's alcoholism?
How Psychiatry Works
JANUARY 19, 2025
Click Here to Watch! I was just interviewed by Jeffrey Magnavita and Jennifer Kelly on modernizing psychotherapy and how to teach it. This is part of a series on "Eminent Psychotherapists" on YouTube. It's my best to date!
Center for Integrative Psychiatry
JANUARY 19, 2025
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a groundbreaking treatment for individuals struggling with depression and other mental health conditions. If youre undergoing TMS therapy, you might wonder, is it okay to miss one day of TMS? Life happensunexpected events or responsibilities can sometimes interfere with your treatment schedule. Lets explore how missing a session could impact your progress and what steps you can take to stay on track.
Mad in America
JANUARY 18, 2025
Here are recent interviews by Peter Gtzsche on his site Broken Medical Science. including a recent interview with Jim Gottstein. The STAR*D Scandal Why Forced Treatment With Antipsychotics Must Be Stopped Interview With Jim Gottstein on Forced Treatment Why Electroshock Will Likely Be Abandoned The post Peter Gtzsche’s Video Interviews on Psychiatry appeared first on Mad In America.
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland
JANUARY 23, 2025
King’s College London & RCSI Job Posted: Thursday, 23 January 2024 Deadline: Extended to 21 March, 2025 Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Read more on the RCSI website, and read the full job description at the PDF linked herein. In partnership with Kings College London, we are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for a Two Year Clinical Lecturer post commencing July 14th 2025.
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
JANUARY 20, 2025
While we have adequate data to support the use of SSRI and SNRI antidepressants during pregnancy, there is less data regarding other classes of antidepressants. Although we less commonly use mirtazapine in pregnancy, several studies have investigated the association between mirtazapine (Remeron) exposure during pregnancy and the risk of major congenital malformations.
Bullet Psych
JANUARY 20, 2025
Welcome to today's lesson, where we will discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other breathing-related sleep disorders. These medical issues interfere with sleep and affect quality of life. In this post, we will highlight the key points concerning these disorders. This lesson will be less detailed than some, concentrating mainly on assessment, since the management of these conditions is typically handled by other medical specialties or psychiatrists with a fellowship in sleep medicine.
Mad in America
JANUARY 18, 2025
I m not a psychiatrist. Im not even a therapist. Im someone whos struggled with mental distress and the systems meant to help. If theres one thing Ive learned, its this: our approach to mental health often misses the forest for the trees. It focuses on individuals as though they exist in a vacuum, ignoring the environments and systems that shape their lives.
Zencare
JANUARY 22, 2025
Published on January 22, 2025 by Zencare Team. Written by Rebekah Ferguson, LMHC. There are 298 mental health conditions currently recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-TR, which is the standard reference for clinical practice among trained, licensed mental health professionals, in the US. 1 in 4 people suffer from one or another form of mental illness in their lifetime.
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