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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 5)

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Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. 10 The reanalysis revealed that suicide attempts were significantly higher than what the original study had reported, and there were many more unreported serious adverse events in the Paxil group. In this blog, he addresses increases in suicide and homicide caused by antidepressant drugs.

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How I Developed a Critical Perspective on Psychiatry

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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.

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Recovery of Soul After 22 Years on Antipsychotics

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There appears to be more dopamine uptake due to the antipsychotic-induced brain compensatory mechanism as a response to the suppressed blockade state in an effort to achieve energy equilibrium. A fter 22 years and many attempts I finally stopped taking antipsychotics.

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Peer Support and Resistance: Becky Brasfield’s Vision for Mental Health Justice

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But my lived experience goes back to childhoodIve dealt with trauma, major depression, suicide attempts, some addiction problems, and night terrors. B ecky Brasfield has emerged as a formidable advocate for change in the complex landscape of mental health care.A The transcript below has been edited for length and clarity.

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Schizoaffective Disorder: Understanding the Incidence, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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While the exact cause is still not clear, most experts point to a combination of genetics, brain chemistry and structure, and environment. Stressful events like trauma and substance abuse can trigger onset of or make symptoms worse in people who might be vulnerable. How Common is Schizoaffective Disorder?

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Does the VA Cover Mental Health?

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Traumatic events, like a violent assault or military combat, can overwhelm a person’s positive coping skills. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Traumatic events, like a violent assault or military combat, can overwhelm a person’s positive coping skills. Numbers taken from the U.S.

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Managing War Flashbacks: Tips for Coping with PTSD

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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. Understanding PTSD and war flashbacks is crucial in learning how to manage and cope with this condition effectively.