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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

While expanding trauma criteria is often justified as necessary for inclusivity and compassion, critics contend that these expansions may be driven, by some, out of self-interest. Jonathan Haidt has described the current generation as fragile due to being overprotected and less resilient.

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The Significance of Semiotics in Social Work

Mad in America

However, despite its vast potential, semiotics has yet to be widely incorporated into social work practice and education. David also ensures that Maya’s room arrangement is respected, recognizing it as essential to her coping mechanism. These examples underscore the practical applications of semiotics in social work.

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Top 10 Benefits of Counseling for Students in 2025

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

In 2025, as mental health awareness continues to grow, counseling is playing a more prominent role in education. It helps in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, allowing students to cope better with academic and personal challenges. Why is mental health important for college students?

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I Secret Shopped #988 and Three Cop Cars Showed Up Outside My House

Mad in America

I decided to focus on self-injury this time. The door to talk about self-injury had been opened, and so I walked through it. “I I kept pushing, and frankly, trying to educate a bit, too. Right now self injuring is helping.” Jen: “What are you doing to self-harm right now?” You don’t send people for that do you?

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10 Essential Tools for Managing Life Transitions

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We’ve found 10 powerful tools to help you manage life transitions with more confidence and resilience. This awareness allows you to approach challenges with self-compassion and develop effective coping strategies. You might experience racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or feel overwhelmed by decisions.

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What Is The Essential Purpose of Counseling For Mental Health?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Counseling fosters mental and emotional well-being by offering a safe, non-judgmental space for self-exploration and growth. Facilitating Self-Exploration and Insight Counseling encourages individuals to delve into their inner experiences, helping them understand their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

Mad in America

In 2009-2010, things did not go well for me due to a combination of extreme insomnia, a seriously diminished self-image, setbacks in all kinds of areas and the partial loss of my social safety net. Anniek: I had cleared six months of time to make sure I had time for optimal self-care. Over the years, the diagnoses all fell away.