Mad in America

OCTOBER 18, 2023

R ay Moynihan is an accomplished health journalist and author who has won several awards for his work. He is known for his use of sharp humor, which can be seen in his mock documentary about a fictional illness called ‘Motivational Deficiency Disorder.’ This applies in the mental illness world and everywhere in medicine.

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Pharmaceuticals Healthcare Manufacturing Neurotransmitters and mental health 145

Mad in America

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Moore: We’re here to talk about some of your experiences of the mental health system and polypharmacy, experiences which are beautifully captured in your book, May Cause Side Effects , published by Central Recovery Press in 2022. I’m diagnosing a depressive and anxiety disorder and recommending medication.”

Self-awareness 145

Self-awareness Genetics and mental health Resilience and coping Aging and mental health 145

Kids Mental Health Info

APRIL 6, 2015

Not wanting to go to school may occur at any time, but is most common between ages 5-7 and 11-14, years when most children are dealing with the new challenges of elementary and middle school. In some cases, it can be the result of the child experiencing bullying, behavioral/mental health issues, or trauma.

Aging and mental health 40

Aging and mental health Anxiety disorders Education 40

Bullet Psych

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Benefit can be found through education, reassurance, addressing triggers, creating a safe environment, and maintaining good sleep habits. Prevalence decreases with age; about 1-5% of the adult population experience frequent nightmares. More common in adolescents and young adults, with a decrease in frequency as age increases.

Sleep and mental health 40

Sleep and mental health Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 40

Zencare

JANUARY 22, 2025

There are 298 mental health conditions currently recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition-TR, which is the standard reference for clinical practice among trained, licensed mental health professionals, in the US. Written by Rebekah Ferguson, LMHC.

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Neurotransmitters and mental health Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Genetics and mental health 52

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The STAR*D study was the third of three major studies conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to determine the effectiveness of drug treatment of depression. The same falsehoods are taught in continuing education programs to previously credentialed psychiatrists. He, too, was spurned.

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Aging and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manufacturing Anxiety disorders 145

Mad in America

MAY 15, 2025

According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network , approximately 25% of American children will experience at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. The same has happened with other words that have been de-closeted, such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. Education on the impact of trauma is essential.

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Poverty and mental health Aging and mental health Childhood trauma Anxiety disorders 97

Mad in America

MARCH 19, 2025

A Professor Emeritus in the Education Department at Simon Fraser University, Dr. Sugarman has spent decades critically interrogating the ways mainstream psychology reflects and reinforces the ideologies of neoliberalism , shaping how we understand identity, mental health, and human development. You have instruments and measures.

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Poverty and mental health Education Self-awareness Aging and mental health 138