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

Mad in America

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness surrounding the adverse long-term effects of antidepressants, particularly concerning treatment-emergent sexual dysfunction (TESD). To be included in the present research, service users had to be commercially insured, aged 18-64 years, and have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder.

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Therapy by App: A Clinical Psychologist Tries BetterHelp

Mad in America

One advantage of BetterHelp is that because the service does not bill insurance, there is no need for clinicians to provide a diagnosis and target therapy to fit the “medical necessity” requirements imposed by third-party payers. He didn’t do much to develop evidence that that the thought was irrational, an important part of traditional CBT.

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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS): How the Last Step to Recovery Became the Final Step in Life

Mad in America

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.

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Who Do We Leave Behind When We Ignore the Body? Why Critical Neuroscientists and Mad Activists Must Work Together

Mad in America

This is a crucial time of transition for psychiatry, and current developments are occurring beneath the public’s awareness. They also tend to rely at times on scientifically invalid tests due to lack of adequate research funding, and treatment remains inaccessible due to lack of coverage from insurance.

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A Case for Parallel Mental Health Care

Mad in America

The parallel society] began in spontaneous acts of mutual self-defense in different parts of society. Its different elements often exhibit tremendous growth and vitality in their isolation, but they appear to have little awareness of each other. For the same reason, it remains painfully fragmented and siloed.

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Expressive Arts Therapy: Unlocking Emotional Wellness

Lightwork

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. It provides them with a safe space for self-discovery and healing.

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Social Media Discovers Managed Care and Rages - Or Not?

Real Psychiatry

Her rational is that if you see a loved one die because an insurance company denied care it is natural to want to see that person dead and this is not advocating homicide. I have been aware of United Healthcare for at least 30 years. It is a justice fantasy. I am tired of writing about it for physicians.