Mad in America

APRIL 28, 2025

I had already gained the insight that my original emotional crisis back in1994, was not in fact the beginning of what was later diagnosed as severe treatment resistant depression, but a completely understandable reaction to the then current circumstances and my childhood trauma. At the end of 2001, I had a temporary reprieve.

Trauma and the brain 84

Trauma and the brain Childhood trauma Self-awareness Hospitality 84

Mad in America

JUNE 22, 2024

Despite having this resource that former generations lacked, rates of mental and emotional struggles still continue to rise among younger generations , with rates of major depressive episodes increasing by 63% for American young adults between 2009 and 2017—and social media likely plays a role in this. “I ’ ” says Misha.

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Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Self-awareness Childhood trauma 141

Mad in America

JULY 12, 2024

It might have been the re-activation of deeply rooted childhood trauma brought on by situations in my workplace. In 2009 I had exited the workforce and entered psychiatry; something I have spoken and written about previously. It might have been a spiritual awakening. I took out that diary in order to try to find that certainty.

Hospitality 102

Hospitality Self-awareness Childhood trauma 102

Mad in America

OCTOBER 19, 2024

However, true healing begins with being seen and heard, as psychiatrist Detlef Petry did until his retirement in 2009. Processing (early childhood) trauma requires space and safety. A death wish is often the result of unbearable suffering that makes life unbearable. Nowadays, however, there is less and less room for this.

Childhood trauma 82

Childhood trauma 82