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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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Holidays and Seasonal Depression: Tips for CopingĀ 

My Psychiatry

While often referred to as the holiday blues, its crucial not to dismiss seasonal depression as a temporary feeling, as it can escalate into a more severe form of depression if left unaddressed. Fatigue: Feeling exhausted even after adequate rest or a good nights sleep. You do not have to endure holiday blues.

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Back-to-School Support & Teen Mental Health Treatment: Practical Tips for Parents

Clear Behavioral Health

This can create stressful situations for families, which is why teen mental health treatment programs offer support, so you dont have to manage it alone. Our specialized team provides premier teen mental health treatment in the Los Angeles, California area. Call today to start healing.

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10 Essential Tools for Managing Life Transitions

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These momentswhether we plan them or notcan include changes in our careers, shifts in relationships, health problems, or personal growth. These changes can be overwhelming, causing uncertainty and stress that affect our mental well-being. During such periods, it’s crucial to prioritize your mental health.

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

Mad in America

Would you tell us a little bit about what it was like for you in the mental health system before you went into withdrawal? It was also then that I started taking quetiapine (Seroquel) in addition to citalopram for a better night’s sleep. When I did manage to taper off a bit, I felt an immediate improvement in my health.

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I Secret Shopped #988 and Three Cop Cars Showed Up Outside My House

Mad in America

Vibrant Saysā€¦ Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) is described as ā€œone of the nationā€™s leading mental health organizations.ā€ But never have I ever ā€˜secret shoppedā€™ anything in the ā€˜mental healthā€™ world before. Mental health system providers rarely apologize, so that was meaningful even if only a small thing.

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Healing from Grief and Loss: 5 Steps to Emotional Recovery

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Disenfranchised Grief Disenfranchised grief refers to the type of grief that society may not acknowledge or validate. To navigate this challenging period, consider implementing some strategies for mental and emotional well-being. How Grief Affects You Both your body and mind react to grief in different ways.