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.

Resilience and coping 141

Resilience and coping Self-awareness Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health 141

Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

Eleven years earlier a deeply damaging romantic relationship had coincided with a series of other stressful events and precipitated a manic episode, which then progressed to psychosis once I was trapped in the terrifying environment of the psychiatric ward. That was in fact my second stint in a locked psychiatric ward.

Sleep and mental health 110

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

The Art of Healing Trauma

MARCH 8, 2018

Just to clarify, I think writing practice is one part of many strategies and resources for healing from trauma that work best together, such as therapy, self-therapy exercises, nature, medication, nutrition, music, talking with friends, community healing events, meditation, yoga, social services etc.

Self-awareness 52

Self-awareness Social Services PTSD recovery 52

Mad in America

OCTOBER 1, 2024

My work and study was in the field of psychology and social services so my approach was analytical. But there doesn’t have to be what is thought of as a traumatic event. I didn’t pursue mental health treatment for reasons outlined in a previous article. Instead, I looked for a way out on my own.

Social Services 119

Social Services 119

Mad in America

JULY 17, 2024

This situation unfolded alongside several other significant historical events from the 1970s onwards. There’s renewed conversation about this risk in the UK, where efforts to demedicalize depression and other mental health issues may inadvertently align with right-wing politicians seeking to defund NHS mental health services.

Poverty and mental health 138

Poverty and mental health Hospitality Family dynamics Nonprofits 138

Mad in America

MARCH 11, 2025

By the mid to late 20th century, neoliberal policies led to cuts in social programs, shifting social responsibility from the state to mostly nonprofits and privatized services. The social services that remain government-funded are often outsourced to private entities. Who Benefits from Your Work?

Poverty and mental health 111

Poverty and mental health Social Services Nonprofits Aging and mental health 111