Mad in America

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In my last piece , I wrote about various neuro-rehab therapies I engaged in with Dr. J, the functional brain injury specialist, and that there came a point when my husband and I knew we’d reached the end of what medical science could offer me. I sat down to write this article with the experience of severe akathisia fresh in my mind.

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Nutrition and mood Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Bipolar disorder 114

Mad in America

JUNE 13, 2024

We were expected to assimilate a massive amount of information and then to regurgitate it during the end of the year exams. I was still only 17 years old but it was a great relief after the horrendous years I had spent at an all-girls boarding school. I felt humiliated—he had just denied my experience in front of 80 students.

Trauma and the brain 145

Trauma and the brain Pharmaceuticals Hospitality Sleep and mental health 145

Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

It will be easier to dive into the depths of darkness and despair that I went through as a mental health patient if I start with a story of hope. It will be easier to dive into the depths of darkness and despair that I went through as a mental health patient if I start with a story of hope. This holiday has been amazing.

Sleep and mental health 110

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

Mad in America

JANUARY 12, 2024

I hadn’t had a chance to put a bra on yet that day, as I had gone to sleep under the impression that my mother was going to defend me. I was experiencing my first manic episode, brought on by a traumatic event. I reacted to my emotions with the weight of stress on my chest. I confided in my mother, who seemed to believe me at first.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Hospitality Aging and mental health 105

ADDitude

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

What if we could more accurately predict someones response to a medication and use that information to prescribe a personalized ADHD treatment plan, instead of going through unnecessary trial and error? Epigenetic alterations have been linked to numerous poor health outcomes. Yet, genetic influences are less fixed than one might think.

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Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 68

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These signs could point to something more than just occasional stress; they could be part of a more profound mental health condition. I’m Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee, and I’ve spent years in the field of mental health, helping individuals and families navigate the often challenging terrain of psychiatric conditions.

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Bipolar disorder Anxiety disorders Genetics and mental health Neurotransmitters and mental health 52

Lightwork

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. For more information about our services or to learn more about us, please visit our about page.

Anxiety disorders 52

Anxiety disorders Resilience and coping Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 52

The London Psychiatry Centre

JULY 24, 2024

Perhaps you are experiencing some of the following: A sense of ongoing stress Difficulty making decisions Poor short-term memory Difficulty relaxing Mood swings Trouble sleeping A sense of numbness or dissociation Lack of motivation Poor eating habits (e.g. So how can you spot survival mode symptoms, and what can you do about it?

Trauma and the brain 52

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 52

Clear Behavioral Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its drinking that doesnt fully meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD) but still leads to negative consequences in health, relationships, or daily functioning [1,2]. Mental preoccupation, being absorbed with thoughts of drinking or buying alcohol, is a big indicator that there may be an issue.

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Sleep and mental health Group therapy Trauma and the brain Education 52

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. Contact: drlotz@lotzmd.com or 443-377-1551 More information at www.lotzmd.com Kamal Bhatia, M.D. Sarah Johnson, M.D.,

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Insurance Nutrition and mood Eating disorders Aging and mental health 40

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Our brain is not a computer, and our heart is not a pump, though the materialistic world view is pretty good at convincing us to believe we are devoid of Spirit, the divine creative part of us which is never wounded and if not eclipsed by legal or illegal substances, is able to always make a choice. People don’t feel heard or seen.

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Trauma and the brain Self-awareness Legal Sleep and mental health 111

Mad in America

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) from 2002-2015, acknowledged in 2011, “Whatever we’ve been doing for five de­cades, it ain’t working. adults now takes an antidepressant”; however, Time continued, “Mental health is getting worse by multiple metrics.

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Technology Genetics and mental health Pharmaceuticals Sleep and mental health 143

Mad in America

JUNE 29, 2024

The theme of the conference was public mental health. Elites of the global mental health movement such as Vikram Patel were also present and so were eminent Indian psychiatrists, especially from public sector teaching hospitals. This is known as the Movement for Global Mental Health.

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Global mental health Poverty and mental health Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 120