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Beyond the Chemical Imbalance: Looking to the Past to Understand the Mental health Crisis

Mad in America

With convenience right at our fingertips, it seems paradoxical that, despite our relative prosperity, we suffer some of the highest rates of mental illness compared to any other part of the world, with more than 1 in 5 US adults living with mental illness. If that were the case, most of us would not be sitting here today.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

In her twenties, from an affluent, predominantly white neighbourhood, she was referred to me by her family doctor. The mental health industry, including therapists, pharmaceutical companies, and even heads of departments and trauma experts, have a vested interest in diagnosing as many individuals as possible.

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Healing From Psychiatric Drug Harm, Part 2: Rational Approaches to Recovery

Mad in America

It took time for the drugs to do their worst, and it took time for me to accept that recovery would be an ongoing process (the “infinite game” my husband referred to in his last article ), one that would inform the rest of my life. Had I gotten anyone else, they might have dismissed me as drug-seeking or mentally ill.

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Enlarging the Treatment Lens for Postpartum Depression

Mad in America

No one helped us to understand how the sleep disturbances we experienced could play havoc with our moods. The Office on Women’s Health emphasizes psychosocial causes as being significant in PPD. Kelly Brogan , a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, reports significant concerns about brexanolone.

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Parenting Tips: 7 Ways to Help Teens Succeed in High School

Clear Behavioral Health

Embracing the following parenting tips can help your child achieve teen success and improve their mental health during this time. We are the trusted professionals for teen mental health treatment in the Los Angeles, California area. Teach Proper Nutrition In a fast-paced world, we have become accustomed to fast food.

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What Are the Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression?

The London Psychiatry Centre

Are you struggling with your mood, wondering: do I have depression? Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. In fact the World Health Organisation estimates that 5% of adults live with it around the globe. Or perhaps youre concerned that a loved one might be depressed.