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Antidepressant Use Linked to Sexual Dysfunction, Why Aren’t Prescribers Discussing It?

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What’s concerning is that despite the significant impact of sexual dysfunction on patients’ quality of life, many did not discuss these issues with their healthcare providers. at the time of the study, indicating affiliations with pharmaceutical companies that manufacture antidepressants, including those under investigation.

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Critical Psychiatry Textbook, Chapter 16: Is There Any Future for Psychiatry? (Part Six)

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In evidence-based healthcare, we do not use interventions that do more harm than good, which psychiatry does. Avoid financial conflicts of interest with manufacturers of psychoactive drugs or other treatments, e.g. equipment for electroshock. They are not medical diseases. Consider involving recovery mentors who have lived experience.

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RADAR and the Dignity of Risk-Taking

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Here, we would like to extend the responsibility of healthcare professionals to include the risk of staying on medication. In our response to the RADAR study, we argued that the dignity of risk associated with dose reduction must be preserved. Findings will most likely be replicated, with increased risk for those who stop medication.

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Social Media Discovers Managed Care and Rages - Or Not?

Real Psychiatry

I watched TMZ last night and they were fascinated about the homicide of Brian Thompson the CEO of United Healthcare in New York City the night before. She made some posts about healthcare companies. She went on to say that United Healthcare has murdered tens of thousands of Americans by denying healthcare.

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The Clinical, Social, and Cultural Harm of an Iatrogenic Psychiatry

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In 2000, JAMA reported the US yearly estimated iatrogenic deaths: 12,000 caused by unnecessary surgeries; 27,000 caused by medication errors and other errors in hospitals; 80,000 hospital/healthcare facility acquired infections; and 106,000 “non-error” adverse effects of medication.

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40+ Development Toys for 2 Year Olds – Recommended by a Child Psychiatrist 2024

Now Psych

Additionally, regularly inspect toys for any signs of damage or wear and follow manufacturer’s guidelines for proper use and maintenance. Your child’s safety is paramount, so please use your discretion and consult with healthcare professionals or trusted sources if you have any concerns about toy safety.

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MindFreedom’s Shield Program: Working to Free People from Psychiatric Incarceration and Forced Treatment

Mad in America

Somatics LLC marked a watershed moment for advocates who have fought for decades for ECT device manufacturer accountability. “That’s a war crime and it’s never been viewed that way, because let’s be honest, we’re dealing with humans who have psychiatric diagnoses,” she said.

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