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A Case for Parallel Mental Health Care

Mad in America

However, the problem of smartphones is in some ways particularly emblematic of the perverse dynamics of our technological society. Almost every advance in technology makes corresponding demands on the human person. The parallel society] began in spontaneous acts of mutual self-defense in different parts of society.

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The Psychiatric Peddlers in Your Schools

Mad in America

Why, she can send an email home to John boy’s parents—make them aware of his deficits. And Miss Brown will not be made aware of this until the day of. He rattles on about statistics, techniques, “behavioral interventions” and other technologies that show “statistically significant” effects in modifying student and adolescent behavior.

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Depression as a Loss of Heart

Lawyers with Depression

Specific losses may be involved: loss of a loved one, a career, cherished illusions, material possessions, or self-esteem. Because everything is constantly changing, no continuous, solid self can be found or experienced. GRIEF & DEFEAT Loss of heart arises from a basic sense of grief and defeat.