Mad in America

OCTOBER 7, 2023

There are some hopeful threads, including a lived experience-led residential service and a legislated opt-out advocacy service, run by Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) , a government-funded organisation that has demonstrated exemplary practices in supporting consumer rights, dignity and autonomy.

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Mental health advocacy Legal 132

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. Symptoms vary based on the type of bipolar disorder. </p>

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Bipolar disorder Mental health advocacy Holistic mental health Community support 52

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

I realized that I was mistaken about a lot of my assumptions about what we know about mental health. We know much less about the brain than a lot of people in the mental health advocacy space realize. I thought the DSM was based on biological data.

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Trauma and the brain Poverty and mental health Psychedelic therapy Childhood trauma 113