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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

Because in 2025, politics is personal. From the Supreme Court to school boards, from healthcare systems to housing policies, people are watching their dignity eroded in real time. T here’s a myth still floating around in therapy rooms: that we, as clinicians, should remain politically neutral. Political betrayal is everywhere.

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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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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. Katz, Gopikrishna Deshpande, Frank Krueger

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare professionals should monitor weight and growth in young patients on these medications and consider alternative treatments if adverse effects occur. June 30, 2025. Accessed July 1, 2025. FDA requires expanded labeling about weight loss risk in patients younger than 6 years taking extended-release stimulants for ADHD.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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

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! Register today to save your seat!

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Does Bipolar Disorder Get Worse with Age? Understanding the Impact on Older Adults

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Also Read : World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma Life Expectancy and Bipolar Disorder There is concern among some families and patients about bipolar disorder life expectancy. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance and care. <p>The </p>

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare providers must conduct comprehensive developmental and birth histories when evaluating ADHD, asking detailed questions about family behavioral patterns rather than simply inquiring about formal diagnoses, as older generations may have undiagnosed ADHD manifesting through impulsive behaviors, job instability, or recurrent accidents.