Mad in America

JANUARY 22, 2024

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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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 141

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Personality disorders Self-awareness 141

Mad in America

OCTOBER 20, 2023

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

Mad in America

JANUARY 8, 2025

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

Now Psych

MAY 20, 2024

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

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. 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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Trauma and the brain Bipolar disorder Healthcare 52

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

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