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The Integration of Peer Support Principles in Community Mental Health Policy and Practice: Toward Epistemic Humility

Mad in America

It can make the mental health system less of a perceived threat, and more of an entrusted, safe resource and tool. The post The Integration of Peer Support Principles in Community Mental Health Policy and Practice: Toward Epistemic Humility appeared first on Mad In America.

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Irish Psychiatry Says Chemical Imbalance Is a Figure of Speech—So, What Now?

Mad in America

Any wonder, when for decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain—specifically, low levels of serotonin. Is there a programme of work to inform various sectors such as social workers, pharmacists, and GPs, as a starting point? This is simply not the case.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Educate Yourself and Others Take the time to read about bipolar disorder, listen to mental health podcasts, and engage in meaningful conversations. The more informed we are, the more we can help combat misconceptions. Medical Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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Reimagining Crisis Support: A Conversation with Tina Minkowitz

Mad in America

In an informal sense, when it comes to understanding what someone is expressing, what they are communicating verbally, or as an attempt to understand their non-verbal communication, it can be a bit of a guessing process, but some type of communication is attempted.

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Default Depression—How We Now Interpret Distress as Mental Illness

Mad in America

The Situational Approach Workplace mental health policies and practice have had a huge impact on industry and the workplace, including an enormous cost burdenboth human and economic.