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

Mad in America

A Silent Crisis Despite rising awareness, mental health is still a taboo topic in many Korean families. of Koreans reported experiencing at least one mental health issue in the past year, such as chronic stress, anxiety, or depressive symptoms. Ive also been one of them. Psychotherapy is rarely suggested.

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

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental health condition characterized by intense mood shifts, from manic highs to depressive lows. But as individuals age, many wonder: Does bipolar disorder get worse with age? Bipolar disorder symptoms in aging adults may appear subtler than in younger individuals.

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Psychiatry of Old Age Faculty: Statement on the treatment of older adults in nursing homes

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

Old Age Psychiatrists have been providing psychiatric care to nursing home residents as long as the specialty has existed. The Psychiatry of Old Age faculty has noted an improvement in provision of home support services, but this is often not adequate to keep a person at home where they are often their happiest.

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Lost in Psychobabble? Cut Through the Jargon for Real Mental Clarity

Mad in America

P sychology, mental health, and recovery are often discussed in overly formal language, making the process of healing seem complex and intimidating. However, beneath the jargon lies a straightforward approach that can effectively address most mental health challenges. My Personal Journey I know this firsthand.

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Medical Health Treatment vs. Mental Health Treatment

Mad in America

All I could understand at that age was I got hurt, I was in the hospital and everyone wanted to help. It was not until years later that I began to understand how people living with mental health challenges looked at hospitalization so much differently than I did. I was allowed to keep my cell phone, wallet, and other belongings.

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Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age

The New York Times -- Mental Health

More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.

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Transforming Behavioral Health Access in California

Credible Mind

Get the Executive Summary Learn how WellScreen Monterey is setting a new standard in behavioral health access—and what it could mean for the future of care across California. We’d love to share more with you about population-based mental health and how you can empower your communities, members, or workplaces to flourish.