July, 2025

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The Whispered Rules of Belonging: How Counseling Education Tried to Silence Me

Mad in America

I entered my counseling graduate program full of hope. I thought I was stepping into a space of healing, one where I could learn how to support others through pain, trauma, and transformation. I didn’t expect to find myself shrinking just to survive. The first time I was called “articulate” in class, I knew what it meant. It was said with a smile, meant as a compliment, but there was a pause behind it.

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Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, this low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption.

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Successfully Prescribing MAOIs for Depression

Psychiatric Times

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Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way

The Mental Elf

Rena Gatzounis blogs about a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality treatments for mental health disorders. The post Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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With social prescribing, hanging out, movement and arts are doctor's order

NPR - Mental Health

'/> Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.

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Why AI is Not a Replacement for Therapy

Love & Life Toolbox

Key Takeaways AI tools can be helpful, but they can’t replace the emotional depth of a trained human therapist. The question of whether AI can truly provide empathy and human connection is central to understanding its limitations. Therapy is built on shared emotional experiences, which AI lacks. Concerns around whether AI is safe and private for sensitive discussions are still valid and evolving.

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Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens

Child Mind Intitute

When people hear “bipolar disorder,” they think dramatic mood swings or someone suddenly spiraling into mania. But what if we could catch the signs before a full episode hits? That’s the promise of understanding of what is called the bipolar prodrome — the early warning phase that shows up in many kids and teens long before a formal diagnosis is made.

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The 6 Steps to Catalyze CBT and DBT With Young Patients

Psychiatric Times

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Should I share or stay silent? New study shows how tackling mental health stigma at work can double employment rates

The Mental Elf

Disclosure dilemmas stop many people with mental health problems from getting into work. A new feasibility study suggests that empowering employment specialists to talk openly about stigma and support disclosure decisions can help people find and keep jobs. Embedding these tools in practice could be key to closing the employment gap and reducing reliance on benefits.

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The impact of economic crisis on the mental health of children and adolescents: a systematic review

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 4 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Rita Feghali, Charline El-Hachem, Georges Bakhos, Myriam Zarzour, Rami Bou Khalil

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Mad in Puerto Rico

Mad in America

W hen Laura Lopez-Aybar was thirteen, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder (BPD). According to her clinicians, these were serious illnesses that would alter the course of her future, requiring her to take medication indefinitely because she would never be able to regulate her emotions on her own. Throughout her teenage years, everything Lopez-Aybar did was treated as a sign of her mental illness.

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What Is High-Functioning Depression and Are You Missing the Signs?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Not all depression looks the same. Some people appear successful, outgoing, and productive, yet silently struggle with persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or self-doubt. This is often referred to as high-functioning depression , a form of depression that flies under the radar because those experiencing it can still manage daily responsibilities.

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7 surprising strengths of people who’ve had childhood trauma

Dr. Christianheim Preventative Mental Health

As a psychiatrist working with people who have experienced childhood trauma, I often focus on a person’s strengths. Trauma, because it happened in the past, can’t be ‘fixed’ but it can be processed and laid to rest. The brain adapts to find an advantage, a useful edge from almost every experience. It learns to be better. Overcoming adversity is the mechanism of survival.

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The Psychiatric Pipeline in Review: Quarter 2, 2025

Psychiatric Times

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Child Mind Institute Launches Curious, a Mental Health Research Platform

Child Mind Intitute

The Child Mind Institute is proud to announce the launch of Curious , a newly reimagined digital platform designed to advance mental health research and improve outcomes for children, adolescents, and their families. Formerly known as MindLogger, Curious was built to help researchers and clinicians better understand how patients’ thoughts, feelings, and behaviors unfold in everyday life.

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Thinking outside the box: alternatives to standard inpatient mental health care

The Mental Elf

Amber Jarvis summarises a new typology of alternatives to standard inpatient care produced by the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health, which suggests there are multiple alternatives to 'traditional' inpatient mental health care, which planners and commissioners should consider. The post Thinking outside the box: alternatives to standard inpatient mental health care appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Lessons From a Lifetime of Schizophrenia Research

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 8 , August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025.

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Using AI and Data from the Medical Record to Identify Individuals at Risk for Postpartum Depression

MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

In a recent study from Mass General Hospital, researchers examined whether information included in the medical record at the time of discharge after delivery could help us to identify individuals at increased risk for postpartum depression.

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Five Things To Know About CCBHCs and Their Impact

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are transforming how people access mental health and substance use care across the country. As demand surges, CCBHCs are meeting the moment with a model rooted in access, integration and measurable outcomes. But how does that model work in practice? We asked Shauna Reitmeier, MSW, LICSW, executive officer, Alluma, and Vera Sansone, MSW, president and CEO, CPC Integrated Health, in The CCBHC Effect: Expanding Access, Elevating Outcomes , the

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Exploring NMDA Antagonists for MDD

Psychiatric Times

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What Makes an Integrative Psychiatrist Truly Holistic?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither should your treatment be. While traditional psychiatry often leans on medication as the first (and sometimes only) approach, there’s a growing demand for something more comprehensive: integrative psychiatry. But what is an integrative psychiatrist , and what makes their approach truly holistic? Let’s break down what this means, what makes these professionals different, and how holistic psychiatric care may be exactly what you’ve been looking for

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Why Reproducible fMRI Is the Key to the Future of Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

In a wide-ranging conversation with Peter Bandettini on the Neurosalience podcast, Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD shares a vision for how brain imaging can move from exploratory research into real-world clinical impact. Dr. Milham, Chief Science Officer at the Child Mind Institute, describes the need for large-scale, open-access neuroimaging data, like those pioneered in the ADHD-200 and Healthy Brain Network initiatives, to capture the true diversity of the human brain.

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“I Made it Through the Horrors of Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal” A Conversation with Comedian Dex Carrington

Mad in America

J ørgen Kjønø, whose stage name is Dex Carrington, is a Norwegian-American stand-up comedian based in Oslo, Norway. He is also an actor, host of the Truth Train podcast, and former travel show host who gained international recognition as the host of Dexpedition , which aired on MTV in over 30 countries. Today, he joins us on the Mad In America podcast to talk about his experience with Lyrica and Zyprexa, including a five-and-a-half-year taper after 10 years on the drugs.

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International Team Constructs Definition, Inventory of Questionable Research Practices

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Psychological science has struggled to define the questionable research practices (QRPs) that can undermine the integrity of scientific findings. Now, an international team of researchers has not only proposed an overall definition of QRPs but published a comprehensive list of them—as well as ways to detect and prevent them. The project, published in Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science , identifies and classifies 40 distinct QRPs that can skew results and inflate significa

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What does the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey tell us about the nation’s mental health?

Centre for Mental Health

The biggest national survey of mental health among adults living in England reported its first set of results in June. With historical data going back to 2000, the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) provides the most accurate and widely used source of reliable data on the mental health of people aged over 16. And as there was almost a decade between this year’s data (for 2023/24) and the last time the survey was carried out (2014), these results provide the first comprehensive picture of

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Recognizing and Differentiating Postpartum Depression

Psychiatric Times

Experts discuss the importance of recognizing that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) can emerge before, during, or after pregnancy—often influenced by factors like pregnancy intention—and emphasize the need for comprehensive, nuanced diagnosis and holistic care that extends beyond postpartum depression to include anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress syndrome, and other conditions, ensuring timely identification and support throughout the entire perinatal period

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What Is Medication Management and Why Does It Matter for You?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Have you ever found yourself confused by a long list of prescriptions? Or maybe you’ve wondered if your medications are interacting the right way, or at all? This is where medication management becomes more than just a helpful idea; it becomes a necessity. Let’s break it all down in simple, clear terms, without the jargon and with real insight into how this process can make your treatment safer, easier, and more effective.

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South African and Brazilian Youth Leaders Reimagine Global Mental Health Care

Child Mind Intitute

Turning lived experiences in resource-limited settings into youth-led solutions South Africa, Brazil — The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute convened a forum with 31 youth mental health advocates from the South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) and Young Peacebuilders, Brazil.

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Subpatterns: A Deeper Dive into Attachment Theory

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in the Netherlands. It was written by Sandra Kouwenhoven , an expert by experience in the side effects and withdrawal symptoms of antidepressants and benzodiazepines. P sychological and relational issues often have their roots in childhood and are closely linked to the attachment patterns we develop early in life.

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Teen drug use today, mental health struggles tomorrow? What the evidence says

The Mental Elf

Ian Hamilton unpacks a new study revealing how teenage substance use can pave the way to serious mental health struggles later in life. A clear warning: early use today could mean bigger problems tomorrow. The post Teen drug use today, mental health struggles tomorrow? What the evidence says appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Still the Government’s best-kept secret? Access to Work for people with mental health difficulties

Centre for Mental Health

The Government’s recent consultation on its plans to reform social security and employment support for disabled people included many controversial and some very worrying proposals. Among the areas being consulted on was the Access to Work scheme, by which the Government funds ‘reasonable adjustments’ to workplaces for disabled employees. We asked people who had experience of Access to Work, both as clients and as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment specialists, about their views an

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Major Depressive Disorder Research Roundup: July 25, 2025

Psychiatric Times

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What to Expect Before and After TMS Therapy: Results, Timeline & Real Patient Changes

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

If you or someone you love is exploring alternatives to medication for depression, you’ve probably come across TMS therapy. Short for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, this treatment has gained momentum for its non-invasive, drug-free approach to treating mood disorders, especially in people who haven’t responded well to antidepressants. But what are the real TMS therapy results before and after treatment ?

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Beyond the Human Touch: A Critical Review of the Promise and Challenges of Animal- and Robot-Assisted Therapy in Loneliness and Mental Healthcare

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 7 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Lindsey Bertin, Jeffrey S.

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A Therapist’s Take on EMDR: Miley Cyrus’ Trauma-Healing Journey

Zencare

Published on July 15, 2025 by Zencare Team. Written by Shereen Mohsen,Psy.D at Relucent Psychology Group. Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus recently told The New York Times that Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) “saved my life.” She explained that the trauma therapy helped her let go of stage fright and long-standing anxiety. When celebrities share mental-health wins, the conversation gets louder.

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The rhythm of wellbeing: What nearly 1 million observations reveal about mood, time, and mental health

The Mental Elf

Is there scientific truth behind the idea that things “feel better in the morning”? This new study analysed nearly 1 million responses from 49,000 people to find out how time of day, week, and year shape our mental health. The post The rhythm of wellbeing: What nearly 1 million observations reveal about mood, time, and mental health appeared first on National Elf Service.

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