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In Brain Chemistry We Trust—The Gospel According to Pharma

Mad in America

By 2018, Americans were spending $17.4 My colleagues and I became the architects of new forms of advertising, ones that expanded the definition of depression, presented the serotonin theory, and even educated physicians and patients about the diagnostic criteria of depression itself , so as to create ever-larger markets for psychiatric drugs.

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Behind the Smiles: Mental Health in South Korea’s High-Pressure Society

Mad in America

It is a reflection of deep systemic issuessocial pressure, medical hierarchy, lack of education around mental healththat collectively push people into silent suffering and pharmaceutical dependence. In a society where education is often seen as the primary vehicle for success, becoming a doctor is regarded as the ultimate achievement.

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AWARE and INSPIRE: school mental health trials show mixed results and unexpected harms

The Mental Elf

The Education for Wellbeing programme, funded by the Department for Education, was one of England’s largest school-based mental health research initiatives. It included two major trials (AWARE and INSPIRE) testing universal mental health approaches in schools between 2018 and 2024. What did these big studies really find?

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Intergenerational Gaps and the Role of Technology in Psychiatric Leadership: A Trainee’s Perspective

Psychiatric Times

Technology offers benefits like enhanced education but poses challenges such as reduced human connection and ethical concerns. SHOW MORE Technology can reshape psychiatric training and leadership, bridging generational gaps while enhancing patient care and education. These innovations bring both positive and negative implications.

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Grace vs Shame

Dr. Deb

Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Newer Post Older Post Home About Me Dr. Deb Blogposts are for educational purposes only. Deb Tuesday, April 09, 2024 Grace vs Shame Posted by Dr. Deb at 9:50 AM Email This BlogThis! They should NOT be used as a substitute for psychotherapy or treatment advice. 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1)

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99 Pubs and Zero Followers? Psychiatric Leadership in the Age of Influencers

Psychiatric Times

Should we start posting mental health content on social media to correct misinformation and educate the public about mental health? October 4, 2018. Psychiatry on TikTok: providing education to teens in an ethical manner. Or should we continue to focus our efforts on peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly mediums?

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Self Care Tips for Winter Months

Dr. Deb

Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: self-care , winter Newer Post Older Post Home About Me Dr. Deb Blogposts are for educational purposes only. Deb at 7:26 PM Email This BlogThis! They should NOT be used as a substitute for psychotherapy or treatment advice. 3) trauma (39) trauma. (1)