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Irrational Polypharmacy: How Integrated Mental Health Treatment Can Help

Mad in America

In my role as a director of integrative mental health at a recovery and mental health practice, I often see patients with complex mental health issues, substance use, a history of trauma, dysfunctional relationships, and problematic family dynamics. These are the types of patients that are often referred to our practice.

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Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal: Symptoms and Treatments 

Clear Behavioral Health

Family Therapy Family therapy is another important tool that’s utilized. You need support from loved ones and its an opportunity to heal any trauma, or broken trust within the family dynamic. Related: The Role of Family in Addiction Recovery Holistic Modalities Another useful tool is our holistic modalities.

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Arrested Development: Britney Spears’ Memoir Is a Survivor’s Tale of Generational Trauma, Psychiatric Abuse, and Resilience

Mad in America

Speaking as MIA’s former Family Resources editor, though, I believe this perceptive and emotionally powerful volume’s most important role may be in explicating the toxic family dynamics that kindled both Britney’s dreams to escape her origins and a lifetime of emotional struggles.