Mad in America

AUGUST 1, 2024

My anecdotal explanation is that psychologists and psychiatrists are more concerned with self-preservation and their own ego, despite the latter actually being medical doctors. The answer lies in the fundamental nature of any tribe, band or clan; self-sufficiency. What is the purpose of awareness?

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

I was also his case manager—which meant that because Liam was designated with special education needs, I kept track of all his academic progress, helped his teachers work effectively with him to meet the goals in his Individualized Education Program (IEP), and checked in with him on a regular basis.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Contemporary education readily acknowledges this fact. Why, she can send an email home to John boy’s parents—make them aware of his deficits. And Miss Brown will not be made aware of this until the day of. Mr. Blue is highly educated. His undergrad is in Biology, he has a master’s in education and was trained as a lawyer.

Self-awareness 108

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Psychiatry asserts that it has the medical authority to deem certain people “mentally ill,” and that such people can be forcibly treated because they suffer from “anosognosia” and thus lack awareness that they are ill and in need of treatment.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The parallel society] began in spontaneous acts of mutual self-defense in different parts of society. Its different elements often exhibit tremendous growth and vitality in their isolation, but they appear to have little awareness of each other. For the same reason, it remains painfully fragmented and siloed.

Trauma and the brain 120

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

I had some vague awareness that patients occasionally had a “bad reaction” to a pill, but I assumed that these reactions were one in a million and it never crossed my mind that something like permanent genital numbness could occur. As far I am aware, there is zero mention of iatrogenesis in the OCD literature.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 28, 2024

It reeks of colonial saviourism, perpetuating the modern rhetoric that mental health was ignored in traditional societies and that only modern societies, with their enlightened ways of looking at the self and the world, give importance to it and therefore, should serve as the champions of expanding this cause worldwide.

Self-awareness 127

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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. However, the following factors might be more plausible. These symptoms are rooted in persistent emotional dysregulation rather than a singular traumatic event.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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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Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Resilience and coping Hospitality 130

Mad in America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

They believed in the Declaration of Independence, which held “these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” — otherwise known as the American dream. We need justice for victims.

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Mad in America

APRIL 2, 2024

However, despite its vast potential, semiotics has yet to be widely incorporated into social work practice and education. These symbols serve as a form of self-expression and a shield against the social pressures of the school environment. However, this journey has its challenges.

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Resilience and coping Art therapy Self-awareness Education 101

Mad in America

MAY 30, 2024

But I give you access to my professional perspectives and reflections, in the hope and belief that you will be able to use them for increased self-awareness and personal growth. I don’t change the way you think. I am not seeking a cure for cognitive or emotional disorders.

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MARCH 2, 2025

In 2025, as mental health awareness continues to grow, counseling is playing a more prominent role in education. Counselors also assist students in identifying and eliminating self-destructive habits like overthinking and negative self-talk. Why is counseling important?

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Mad in America

MARCH 2, 2024

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.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It’s affected everything from the obvious things such as the way I was able to build resilience and understand my own mental, emotional, and psychological strength, how I self-soothe, my curiosity, what I wanted to do in the world, my jobs, financial stability, and my relationships. But what do you do?

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ADDitude

MARCH 4, 2025

The following milestones, which focus on inhibition, a developing sense of danger, and awareness of social expectations, are particularly important: By age 3: avoids touching hot objects, like a stove, when warned By age 4: avoids danger (e.g., Without school-wide awareness, your childs behaviors may be misunderstood and/or misattributed.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In a study of patients with migraine headache, patients were aware that they might receive a placebo or an anti-migraine medication called Maxalt. Here, the balancing act is self-preservation, if you will, versus patient autonomy. After all, we do call these medications “anti-depressants”, right?

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Child Mind Intitute

JANUARY 8, 2025

One crucial piece of the puzzle is providing them with a safe space for self-reflection a space free from judgment, pressure, and the potential pitfalls of public online platforms. However, these platforms are not always conducive to genuine self-discovery. Download Mirror Today Available now on the App Store and Google Play Store.

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Clear Behavioral Health

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Your teens can be supported with skills and treatment to manage school-related stressors and move forward with their education. This is all happening while their brains, and their senses of self, are still developing. Teens in treatment report intense awareness and concern about the U.S.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Whether the anger is turned inward on the self or outward toward others, dreadful destruction results.” The groups are designed to provide education and support—not therapy. Now I am aware that meaning is manifested in the way I live my life rather than in the ruminating. philosophizing and searching to conquer life’s mysteries.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 20, 2023

One has to counter the thinking from false delusions with positive self-talk and correct ethical reasoning, and also actually talking to people and checking outside oneself if that reality is true or not. For example, I was not always in line with my doctors and family and that was an educational process too.

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Neurotransmitters and mental health Trauma and the brain Self-awareness Healthcare 103

ADDitude

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

How can I help him develop self-awareness and a growth mindset ? Keep in mind that a parental subsidy is the norm today, where so many young, well-educated people take low-paying jobs to get by while the cost of living continues to soar. Is this delay in growing up a period of self-discovery or self-indulgence?

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Mad in America

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this interview, we’ll explore his personal journey toward the psychological humanities, delve into his work in narrative psychology , and discuss his approach to the concepts of ‘self’ and the ‘Other.’ I’ve sometimes called them narrative self-analyses. It’s challenging work to do.

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 16, 2025

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. Manage stress and anxiety.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 28, 2024

As a writer, educator, and scholar, Jazmine works at the intersection of mad studies, critical psychology, and neuroscience. Even at 17, I had enough awareness to recognize that something was seriously wrong with that experience, that there was something fundamentally flawed in the way we treat people.

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ADDitude

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These big feelings may trigger yelling, hitting, destroying, even self-harming, and, in later years, using drugs or alcohol. How to Validate Your Child’s Feelings Listen with awareness and avoid judgmental facial expressions. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing.

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Lightwork

MARCH 6, 2025

The pathologization of female behavior became a means of social control, discouraging women from seeking education, pursuing careers, or asserting their independence. The connection between advocating for women’s rights and raising awareness about mental health became clear through the stories of influential suffragettes.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

And I was all too aware of reports of shocking numbers of rapes and sexual assaults on psychiatric wards that I had read when I discovered online psychiatric survivor forums, and even reports in the mainstream media. I was released at the end of my 28 day section but mentally I did not leave for years to come.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Social Services Aging and mental health 110

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I have seen this occur in all walks of life and the phenomena has no respect for intelligence, education or economic position in society. The patient self-administers the esketamine nasal spray under the supervision of a healthcare provider in a certified doctor’s office or clinic.

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Mad in America

JUNE 27, 2024

A more collaborative approach, with greater scope for the client’s self-determination about their care, is more likely to build trust than the coercive approach services often take. Awareness of this potential should, at least, have a role to play in guiding how services approach ‘sustaining remission’, and the advice they offer.

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Lightwork

JANUARY 23, 2025

These practical strategies will give you the skills to: Process complex emotions Maintain stability during uncertainty Build stronger support networks Create sustainable self-care practices Let’s take a look at these tools that can turn difficult transitions into opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

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Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Theo Resslers journey to sobriety spans decades of courage, support, and deep self-reflection. Daily group sessions, close relationships with therapists, and a connection to the broader 12-step community helped Theo create a life centered on wellness and self-awareness. Theo, happy and healthy. Courtesy of Theo Ressler.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

Patients often find such a level of self-disclosure about the therapist’s problems burdensome and distracting, and I immediately felt less confidence in her ability to help. And too often he retreated to superficial, self-help maxims—“there is no such thing as perfect”—a “look on the bright side” attitude that trivialized my concerns.

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NAMI

JULY 23, 2024

This is one more reason why its so important that university leaders be educated about this challenge and equipped to provide greater support.) My father decided my brother needed special care, given that he could not be self-sufficient. I also hope that caregivers can prioritize self-care for themselves, too.

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 25, 2025

Personal Growth Advocate: Encouraging self-discovery and confidence building. Enhanced Confidence: Build self-belief by overcoming challenges and achieving milestones. Enhance self-awareness and personal growth. Accountability Partner: Keeping you on track and motivated to achieve your objectives.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, the creation of a “Prozac Nation” might not have been successful without the help of the NIMH, which launched an “educational campaign” at that time designed to change the public’s understanding of depression. The drug was marketed as an antidote to a disease.

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Neurotransmitters and mental health Hospitality Education Self-awareness 144

The Art of Healing Trauma

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Each of the first 13 illustrations in this adult coloring book is accompanied by a mindfulness activity or somatic therapy exercise that teaches you how to ground into your body and self-regulate your own nervous system. These body awareness activities are not just useful for trauma recovery; they can also help to reduce stress and anxiety.

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