Mad in America

JANUARY 29, 2025

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports sheds light on the profound and often devastating effects of antidepressant withdrawal. Led by Joanna Moncrieff of University College London, the research found that 80% of participants withdrawing from antidepressants experienced moderate to severe impacts on their lives, including disrupted work, strained relationships, and even the loss of jobs.

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The Online Therapist

JANUARY 25, 2025

Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.

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Critical Psychiatry

JANUARY 30, 2025

Functional mental illness is an abstract not concrete concept. It differs from organic mental illness where there is brain dysfunction. Illnesses tend to be seen as things which people have (see eg. previous post ). Since the nineteenth century with the elucidation of pathological mechanisms, our positive understanding has become that the thing that people have is a diseased organ or bodily system.

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Very Well Mind

JANUARY 31, 2025

Online-Therapy.com offers counseling via messaging and live video calls for less than a traditional therapist. Find out how effective Online-Therapy.com is.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 31, 2025

E very time I put pen to paper about my story I shiver for I do not know what my pen will blacken the paper with. But I let it blacken, for maybe some part of the narrative will give further courage to another. That night, I dont know when, perhaps in October 2024, my sister was rushing me in her car through the night. Our destinations were psychiatric hospitals or wards within general hospitals where my blood pressure and pulse could be brought down.

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Therapy for Black Girls

JANUARY 31, 2025

Weve had a beautiful month of January Jumpstart episodes. We chatted with Yolo Akili about building community, with Attorney Aimee Griffin about cementing our legacy through estate planning, and much more. But what better way to close out the series than by hearing directly from you, our community? Today, were diving into two thoughtful questions, and Im here to share insights that may connect with many of you.

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Sanity Daily

JANUARY 30, 2025

5/5 - (1 vote) Our entire life is defined and shaped by our own thought processes. A process that involves our behaviour and reactions. Do you know when a comeback is more powerful than a setback? When you mould your thoughts in a way that prepares you to fight back and take charge of your life. Fighting back is not easy, especially when you hit rock bottom when all you see is the darkness around you, but it is also the time for you to prepare yourself to come back and face your fears.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 25, 2025

R esearch has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. The first Mental State of the World Reportreleased by The Global Mind Project , which has hosted online surveys examining global trends in mental wellness since 2020, found respondents from South Africa and the UK had the poorest mental health of the 64 countries represented.

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Bullet Psych

JANUARY 31, 2025

Today will be our review quiz on the sleep disorders theme. Take a few minutes to check your learning. 1) Which circadian rhythm sleep disorder (CRSD) would you treat with early morning light exposure? a) Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder (ASPD) b) Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD) c) Shift-Work Type 2) Which of the following combinations best represents diagnostic criteria for insomnia disorder?

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Sanity Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

5/5 - (1 vote) Monday the 27th of January 2025 was truly one for the books! We successfully hosted a physical launch of The Therapeutic Journal – a self-care journal for mothers at the Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Dundee, in the presence of my mentors Biran McNicoll, Christopher Smyth and Cat Ward. I decided to do the launch on my mother’s birthday and she was overjoyed with the gesture.

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 31, 2025

Telehealth has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered, offering patients the convenience of virtual consultations. However, its essential to understand how telehealth compares to traditional in-person care. Both approaches have unique advantages and limitations, and knowing their differences can help you make informed decisions about your healthcare.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 28, 2025

I still remember the first time I heard the acronym ACT. It was in graduate school, and the term felt both seductive and mysterious. Intrigued, I dove deeper, eventually applying for social work internship with the Southern Tier ACT Team. A few months later, I began my role as a social work intern for an evidence-based pilot program through the state university system.

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World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

JANUARY 31, 2025

World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman, Introduces the Brief Motivational Intervention and Long-term Regular Follow-up Contact Program (BIC) As part of my 2023-2026 Action Plan , I wish to introduce you and welcome your collaboration on a crucial global health initiative led by the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) in collaboration with the Swedish National Centre for Suicide Research and Mental Ill Health Prevention (NASP) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and a WHO

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Very Well Mind

JANUARY 30, 2025

From ghosting and breadcrumbing to catfishing and trolling, dating apps can be full of red flags. Spot these toxic behaviors early and safeguard yourself.

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The Anxiety Guy

JANUARY 30, 2025

If youve been struggling with anxiety, learning how to stimulate your vagus nerve regularly may be the very thing you need to bring about true inner healing. Anxiety can feel overwhelming, like a constant hum of tension that you cant quite shake. But what if I told you theres a part of your body designed to help you calm down, reset, and find inner peace once again?

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Mad in America

JANUARY 30, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. A new study titled Designing Recovery-Oriented Care: A Qualitative Study to Inform Service Design at Kyrie Therapeutic Farm in Ireland explores how therapeutic farm communities can implement recovery-oriented mental health practices. Published in Cambridge University Press,it states that recovery-oriented approaches are gaining increased attention in the mental health sector, including from the World Hea

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Lightwork

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Have you ever found it hard to express your emotions with just words? Expressive Arts Therapy can help you heal emotionally by using your natural creative abilities. This type of therapy combines different art forms like painting, sculpture, dance, and music to create a safe space for you to express yourself and grow as a person. At LightWork Therapy and Recovery , a mental health treatment center in Woburn, Massachusetts, we’ve seen how powerful creative expression can be in

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

Understanding How Expert Psychiatric Care Supports Mental Health Recovery Mental health recovery is a deeply personal journey, often requiring professional guidance to navigate its complexities. Seeking expert psychiatric care can be transformative, providing the foundation for understanding, managing, and ultimately overcoming mental health challenges.

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Very Well Mind

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you're looking to break bad, or unhealthy, relationship habits-read this relationship coach approved guide for tips to start the process.

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Therapy for Black Girls

JANUARY 29, 2025

Whether its a juice cleanse, miracle pill, detox tea, or weight-loss hack, it seems like every week a new food and wellness trend pops up with the promise of helping us achieve maximum results. For this final episode of this year’s January Jumpstart series, were exploring a healthy approach to nutrition and unpacking popular wellness trends with expert guidance.

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Child Mind Intitute

JANUARY 28, 2025

You might have kept a diary at some point in your life to record your thoughts or details about your day. But did you know that this simple practice of putting pen to paper has decades of scientific backing as a tool for mental health and personal growth? Heres why mental health professionals recommend journaling and what research tells us about its benefits.

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

Key Traits of a Great Psychiatrist Every Patient Should Know Choosing the right psychiatrist is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your mental health journey. Making an informed choice of psychiatrist is important. Let’s explore the essential characteristics that distinguish the best psychiatrists in their field. The Importance of Professional Expertise Psychiatrists are medical doctors with specialized training in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre traveling with family or just looking to take in the sights, here are five must-see recommendations to make the most of your trip: Fairmount Park: As the weather warms up, Fairmount Park offers the perfect setting for a leisurely walk, bike ride or scenic horse-drawn carriage tour. Dont miss the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in the U.S.!

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 28, 2025

Therapists play a crucial role in supporting mental and emotional well-being, but their expertise is generally focused on psychological health. If youve ever wondered whether your therapist can provide dietary advice, the answer depends on their training and qualifications. Lets explore the nuances of this topic, address common concerns, and offer guidance on seeking the right support for your mental and physical health needs.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects around 1% of the world's population. Researchers have identified a deficit in contrast perception in people with schizophrenia. According to a review of more than 600 studies, these patients have an impaired ability to see differences in light intensity between adjacent areas, which allows us to identify shapes, textures and details in the environment.

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Love & Life Toolbox

JANUARY 27, 2025

Most people have felt that rush of intense emotion when first attracted to someone: the butterflies, the obsessive thoughts, the constant yearning. Long-distance relationships can be a breeding ground for intense emotions, and the distinction between limerence and love is important to have awareness of with the intensified aspect of longing. Is this whirlwind of feelings truly love, or is it something else entirely?

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Sanity Daily

JANUARY 26, 2025

3.7/5 - (3 votes) When we explore the realm of alcohol addiction and its effects on women’s mental health, it’s akin to popping open a can of sparkling soda – there are some lively bubbles, but overall, it feels a bit flat. While alcohol may appear to be an appealing companion, underneath that shine lurks the risk of anxiety, depression, and a sprinkle of good old stress.

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 25, 2025

Life coaching has gained significant popularity in recent years as individuals seek guidance to achieve personal and professional goals, overcome challenges, and unlock their full potential. At the Center for Integrative Psychiatry, we understand the transformative power of life coaching and offer tailored solutions to help you thrive. But what exactly does working with a life coach entail?

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears to reduce anxiety without side effects. Their work suggests a new target for treating anxiety disorders and related conditions and demonstrates a general strategy, based on a method called photopharmacology, for mapping drug effects on the brain.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 31, 2025

Writing in CounterPunch , Bruce Levine reviews Joanna Moncrieff’s new book Chemically Imbalanced. “To be clear, Moncrieff is not anti-drug, but rather anti-b *g patients about psychiatric drugs. While antidepressants dont work by correcting any mythical chemical imbalance, it is true that studies show that from 25 to 35 percent of depressed patients report short-term benefits; however, those receiving a placebo do just as well.

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Very Well Mind

JANUARY 31, 2025

Regain offers relationship-focused therapy and couples counseling via online messaging and live video for less than a traditional therapist. Find out how effective Regain is at providing online therapy.

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MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

JANUARY 31, 2025

Anxiety symptoms are common during pregnancy and the postpartum period. According to a recent meta-analysis from Fawcett and colleagues, about one out of every five women has at least one type of anxiety disorder during pregnancy or the postpartum period. In 2015, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a committee opinion recommending [.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

A brain rhythm working in tandem with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle may explain why bipolar patients alternate between mania and depression, according to new research. A new study marks a breakthrough in understanding what drives shifts between the two states.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 31, 2025

Rob Wipond reports on more investigations that reveal systemic abuses of patients rights. “A psychiatrist in a prominent trade journal recently expressed horror about the mass-scale involuntary commitment fraud perpetrated by Acadia Healthcare Corporation in psychiatric facilities across at least twenty-four U.S. states. I found this hearteningprofiteers, under false pretenses, depriving people of their most basic rights and liberties is indeed horrifying.

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Very Well Mind

JANUARY 31, 2025

The idea of just letting others do as they will can make you happier in life and more satisfied in your relationships. We'll walk you through understanding everything you need to know in order to make this positive shift in mindset.

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The Maryland Psychiatric Society

JANUARY 31, 2025

MPS News: February 2025 In this Issue: 2025 MPS Election Slate MPS Advocacy Day January Council Minutes General Membership Meeting MPS Paper and Poster Contest MPS Ethics CME Maryland News Maryland Bills of Interest MedChi Physician of the Day Member Accomplishments Climate Corner MPS 2025 Annual Meeting APA News Medicare Updates

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

JANUARY 27, 2025

A study showed that changes in the functioning of opioid neurotransmitters in the brain may underlie anorexia.

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