Mad in America

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These include the ethical challenges of designing studies that might induce such a condition, the lack of specific measurement tools, and the dismissive attitudes of many healthcare professionals toward patients’ sexual health concerns. All active donors get full access to all MIA content, and free passes to all Mad in America events.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

” Given the physical challenges that accompany menopause, critics argue that antidepressants may do more harm than good for many women, urging healthcare providers to consider alternative treatments. All active donors get full access to all MIA content, and free passes to all Mad in America events.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I can think of many examples throughout my early career where I saw many people admitted to psychiatric wards having suffered an adverse life event, recent or past trauma, only to leave with prescriptions for multiple drugs to treat their new presumed diagnoses.

Trauma and the brain 142

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Personality disorders Self-awareness 142

Mad in America

JANUARY 1, 2024

Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. An effect size is a statistical term reflecting (in healthcare) the power of any treatment versus placebo, and the larger the effect size, the more effective the treatment. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 2) appeared first on Mad In America. The post Much of U.S.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 31, 2024

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. From Freud, psychiatry looked to poor rearing of the child and early or later adverse life events as the cause of mental disorders. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 1) appeared first on Mad In America. Are they as effective and safe as psychiatry claims?

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For months, the GP had focused on an alleged traumatic event causing her significant psychological distress. They could not recall any traumatic event, confirming instead a stable and nurturing home life. There have also been notable shifts in the types of traumatic events leading to PTSD.

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Mad in America

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

All active donors get full access to all MIA content, and free passes to all Mad in America events. This database includes information on diagnoses, prescriptions, lab results, healthcare contacts, and referrals. These risks should be considered in future regulatory decisions, alongside cerebrovascular events and mortality.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, the “availability” shortcut: if an example of a particular event comes quickly to mind, we think the event is common; whereas if an example is hard to find in memory, we think the event is rare. This obviously leads to errors when the event is striking and dramatic (e.g. treatment-resistant tuberculosis).

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 24, 2024

And when studying rare events, it is unacceptable to lose statistical power by including only “recent” trials. 42] Furthermore, twice as many women experienced a core or potential psychotic event. 51] Can anything be worse than this in healthcare? This is a fake fix, as people can kill themselves suddenly and unexpectedly. [24]

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Mad in America

JUNE 26, 2024

They can exist either within or outside of traditional healthcare systems. But within the context of mental health and the mental healthcare system, it’s unusual, isn’t it? There’s this yin/yang, which also struck me as really countercultural within the context of the contemporary, prevailing mental healthcare system.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aging and mental health Healthcare Eating disorders 124

Mad in America

JUNE 25, 2024

Universal Healthcare with Community Care: free, accessible, culturally sensitive care delivered by peers who are from the community and who understand the lived experience of SMI. calls “permitted dependencies” like public transportation to include healthcare and housing. We need systemic solutions.

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Hospitality Healthcare 121

Mad in America

JANUARY 9, 2024

This article explains what assays are, how they entered healthcare and the consequences of failing to grasp the role they play. Those who see healthcare going down the tubes get indignant about these adverts, saying all would be fine if there were no free lunches and doctors were guided by the evidence.

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Sleep and mental health Legal Healthcare Pharmaceuticals 136

Mad in America

JANUARY 27, 2024

Here, we would like to extend the responsibility of healthcare professionals to include the risk of staying on medication. In reality, however, it seems like few people have the experience of their psychiatrists willing to do that, as any unfortunate events happening during tapering are likely to be attributed to discontinuation process.

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Mad in America

MARCH 3, 2025

Data from the yellow card scheme for reporting adverse events to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) show that up to 31 January 2025 there were 22 deaths from adverse reactions associated with use of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss and 60 linked to use for treating type 2 diabetes.

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Healthcare 52

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the deep waters of directing The Guardians, Mintz learned elder law, and the injustice and inhumane practice of legal guardianship is a calculated effort by the court, the attorneys, and the healthcare system. She was appointed, by her father, as power of attorney and health proxy if in the event it was needed.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 20, 2023

I was called on to take medication for almost two decades and was locked up quite a few times before realizing what was needed in order for me to release myself from the mental healthcare system’s difficult hold and gain back my composure and inner sense of self. How did I accomplish this, you may ask?

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

Mad in America

MAY 9, 2024

The presence of this screening in healthcare settings is relatively new, and an example of an initiative aimed at improving services. Yet it was written up as a “health education” event about hand-washing to prevent the spread of covid-19. There are simply not enough resources for such a system nor a willingness to invest in it.

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Doctors In Distress Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As a GP trainee, my mental health took a nose dive in 2019 and I learnt the hard and lonely way that self-care as a healthcare professional is fundamental and lifesaving. The journey of reconnection and healing, as a healthcare professional, is both confronting and enlightening. And no one is going to do it for you.

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Healthcare 52

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MARCH 14, 2025

Participate in Local or Online Events Join virtual conferences, awareness walks, or community discussions hosted by mental health organizations during Bipolar Awareness Month. These events help foster community, support, and education. What is World Bipolar Day? Symptoms vary based on the type of bipolar disorder. </p>

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Mad in America

JANUARY 18, 2024

There is continuing discrimination in the workplace and in healthcare settings. For some of those present at the conference, it seemed to refer to certain kinds of people, for some, to certain kinds of behaviours, for others, to the consequences of certain biochemical events, and for some, to comprehensible psychological strategies.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

After all these years in psychiatry, it’s programmed into my DNA that healthcare professionals don’t want me well and I’ve been avoiding healthcare as much as possible for several years now. The staff—at least most of them—were kind and difficult to deal with. Unless absolutely necessary.

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Real Psychiatry

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I watched TMZ last night and they were fascinated about the homicide of Brian Thompson the CEO of United Healthcare in New York City the night before. She made some posts about healthcare companies. She went on to say that United Healthcare has murdered tens of thousands of Americans by denying healthcare.

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Mad in America

JULY 26, 2024

Two years earlier, I’d been prescribed a litany of psychiatric drugs as treatment for a life-threatening event I experienced as a San Bernardino Deputy Sheriff. I realize how crucial it is for healthcare professionals to understand the complexities of trauma and the risks of overmedication. I was tired of fighting.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

An analysis of adverse drug events submitted to the FDA between 2004 and 2009 identified 1,937 cases of violence, 387 of which were homicide. In evidence-based healthcare, we do not use interventions that do more harm than good, which psychiatry does. Brain-active substances can lead to violence, including murder.

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Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Manufacturing Education 142

Solara Mental Health

MARCH 20, 2024

Understanding PTSD and War Flashbacks Defining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. These symptoms can be debilitating and can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. What causes flashbacks?

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Now Psych

MAY 20, 2024

Stressful events like trauma and substance abuse can trigger onset of or make symptoms worse in people who might be vulnerable. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. How is it Diagnosed?

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Bipolar disorder Genetics and mental health Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health 52

Mad in America

JANUARY 8, 2025

Recently, my therapist said her clients were crying about things going on in the world, not about their jobs, but about national events. It has to stop because its contributing to abuse in the healthcare system. Yet, when you go to psychiatry, it says you have a biological issue, and they will give you medication for it.

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Poverty and mental health Trauma and the brain Global mental health Hospitality 123

Solara Mental Health

JULY 20, 2022

Reports indicate that 1 in 4 female veterans under the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) healthcare system have experienced MST. Men in the military have more exposure to traumatic events. Women experience PTSD for a longer duration The female gender has stronger reactions to traumatic events.

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Gender differences Aging and mental health Eating disorders Healthcare 52

College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL)

MAY 16, 2024

Noting that there is currently no single entity or process to evaluate behavioral health apps 2 , the presenters shared resources like an an issue brief titled Potential Usefulness of Apps and Other Digital Technologies for Improving Access to Behavioral Health in Primary Care from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

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Technology Healthcare 40

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

JANUARY 19, 2025

Life happensunexpected events or responsibilities can sometimes interfere with your treatment schedule. Always consult a healthcare provider with any questions or concerns <p>The post Is It Okay to Miss One Day of TMS? If youre undergoing TMS therapy, you might wonder, is it okay to miss one day of TMS? </p>

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Solara Mental Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Traumatic events, like a violent assault or military combat, can overwhelm a person’s positive coping skills. Mental Health Services for Veterans One of the benefits of being in the military is its healthcare. When veterans return to civilian life, getting the support they need can be challenging.

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Trauma and the brain Bipolar disorder Healthcare 52

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I thought fast and searched for a flyer on Facebook of an event where I’d spoken earlier that week. Little is more telling of the impact of this #988 incident than Emily’s own words on her Facebook page: “ I can never trust the so-called mental healthcare or healthcare system. That wasn’t enough.

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

Lightwork

JANUARY 16, 2025

You’ll need a thorough evaluation from a qualified healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate medication type, dosage, and duration for your specific situation. Always discuss potential side effects and interactions with your healthcare provider before starting any new medication regimen.

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Mad in America

AUGUST 20, 2024

I’d managed to time the cortisone injections so that I could attend each of those events and be nearly pain-free, but by December when I took a daytrip to DC to see an exhibit on the Titanic, I was in such pain that I couldn’t stand more than five minutes at a time. found that between 10-70% of spinal surgery patients do.

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College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Government must also move to significantly increase resourcing and funding for mental health services in line with our national healthcare policy, Slintecare. We have a chance now to properly address ongoing recruitment and retention issues, as well as doctor stress and burnout levels.

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Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MARCH 12, 2025

Local Networking Events Attend workshops and seminars to meet life coaches in person. If you experience persistent or severe vertigo, consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Social Media & LinkedIn Many coaches share insights, success stories, and testimonials.

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