Mad in America

MARCH 2, 2024

In 2009-2010, things did not go well for me due to a combination of extreme insomnia, a seriously diminished self-image, setbacks in all kinds of areas and the partial loss of my social safety net. Anniek: I had cleared six months of time to make sure I had time for optimal self-care. Over the years, the diagnoses all fell away.

Sleep and mental health 142

Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Neurotransmitters and mental health Resilience and coping 142

Lightwork

JANUARY 30, 2025

This type of therapy is different from traditional talk therapy because it lets you explore your inner self through creative expression. This multi-modal approach can unlock deeper levels of healing and self-discovery that traditional therapy alone might not access.

Art therapy 52

Art therapy Resilience and coping Self-awareness Insurance 52

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Our goal became fostering and advocating for new models that could eventually gain enough traction to be accepted by insurance companies and provide a viable alternative to the DSM and ICD. It gives us a way to evaluate success and failure, a structure for self-esteem. In that context, compartmentalization is a useful coping mechanism.

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Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain Mental health advocacy 139