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Beyond the ADHD Headlines: A Nuanced Look at Diagnosis, Drugs, and Daily Life

Child Mind Intitute

Milham, MD, PhD Chief Science Officer, Child Mind Institute A recent New York Times Magazine article by Paul Tough raises questions about the increasing number of children diagnosed with ADHD and the long-term use of medication for the treatment of ADHD. It can boost their self-esteem and ability to function in the family.

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

Psychiatric Times

This article explores how different generations approach psychiatric training, the benefits and challenges technology introduces, and the leadership implications of these changes. As the newest cohort in psychiatric training, they are digital natives, accustomed to rapid information retrieval, online simulations, and mental health apps.

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My Story of Surviving Psychiatry

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Mad in the UK. It will be easier to dive into the depths of darkness and despair that I went through as a mental health patient if I start with a story of hope. I want to start my story at the end. That was in fact my second stint in a locked psychiatric ward.

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. You’ll discover how biological factors, cultural influences, and age-related challenges contribute to anxiety in women.

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What Are We Overlooking? Reviewing Current and Alternative Treatments for Psychosis

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. A more collaborative approach, with greater scope for the client’s self-determination about their care, is more likely to build trust than the coercive approach services often take. Psychosocially focused interventions may foster better engagement.

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Robert Whitaker Answers Reader Questions on Pharma Marketing and Psychiatric Drugs

Mad in America

One was the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest , which presented the staff in a mental hospital as crazier than the patients and, frankly, brutal and oppressive. What he did in this experiment was he sent ordinary people to mental hospitals and they said they were hearing words like thud, etc. But the U.K.

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One Wife’s Story of Her Husband’s Struggles with Depression in Law School

Lawyers with Depression

True Stories is a series of guest blogs I am running on mental health in the legal profession. In this article, we explore the affect depression has on loved ones and their struggles to help. She enjoys sharing information with others about health and wellness. Her husband is currently searching for a job.