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False Information in UK Package Inserts for Antidepressants About a Chemical Imbalance

Mad in America

O n 20 January 2025, I notified the UK drug regulator, the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the package inserts for antidepressantscalled patient information leaflets (PIL)contain false statements about depression being caused by a chemical imbalance.

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Grace vs Shame

Dr. Deb

2) quizzes (3) read-aloud visits (3) resiliency (5) schizophrenia (4) screenings (1) SEL (1) self help booksteachers (1) self-care (9) self-esteem (18) service animals. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 1) traumatic injury (1) treatment (59) treatment. (1) 1) trends (30) triggers (2) violence (14) volunteering (1) well-being (92) well-being. (20)

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Self Care Tips for Winter Months

Dr. Deb

2) quizzes (3) read-aloud visits (3) resiliency (5) schizophrenia (4) screenings (1) SEL (1) self help booksteachers (1) self-care (9) self-esteem (18) service animals. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 1) traumatic injury (1) treatment (59) treatment. (1) 1) trends (30) triggers (2) violence (14) volunteering (1) well-being (92) well-being. (20)

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Study: Rise in ADHD Diagnoses Reflects Greater Education, Not Prevalence

ADDitude

In 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) changed the maximum age of onset from 7 to 12 and added the first-ever qualifier symptoms for ADHD in adulthood. Revised diagnostic criteria also account for the uptick in ADHD incidences. Research shows that ADHD shortens an individual’s life expectancy by 7.5

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“Dad, Something’s Not Right. I Need Help”: Richard Fee on the Dangers of Adderall

Mad in America

I hope that by telling it, I can help others find a better way to manage their own healthcare, diagnoses, and whatever medications they may or may not choose to take. Siem: The New York Times published a major article on February 2, 2013, detailing Richards story. No lettersbefore or after my name. He was totally different.

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Reverted Rights Celebration!

Dr. Deb

2) quizzes (3) read-aloud visits (3) resiliency (5) schizophrenia (4) screenings (1) SEL (1) self help booksteachers (1) self-care (9) self-esteem (18) service animals. (1) 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1) 1) traumatic injury (1) treatment (59) treatment. (1) 1) trends (30) triggers (2) violence (14) volunteering (1) well-being (92) well-being. (20)

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Treat Systems, Not Symptoms: Defending the Sanity of the Oppressed

Mad in America

F rom 2013 to 2023, the CDC estimates that the prevalence of depressive symptoms among high school students has gone up from 30% to 40%. F rom 2013 to 2023, the CDC estimates that the prevalence of depressive symptoms among high school students has gone up from 30% to 40%. do not receive mental health care. 2022, June 17).