Mad in America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I n the early 1960s, around the age of two, I experienced an accidental overdose. The incident occurred after one of my preschool-age siblings managed to use a kitchen chair to retrieve the tasty but very toxic medicine, open the bottle, and then give it to me believing the “candy medicine” would help their baby sister feel better.

Pharmaceuticals 142

Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Aging and mental health Nonprofits 142

Psychiatric Times

JUNE 19, 2025

These stark statistics underline the critical need for specialized support services, which research shows can build greater trust and lead to better outcomes in health and well-being for specific populations such as the LGTBQ+ community.

Sleep and mental health 45

Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Bipolar disorder Eating disorders 45

Mad in America

JUNE 3, 2025

I n this article I will be proposing an early framework for a mental health intervention called depsychiatrization. Much has been written on the many ways in which psychiatry does harm to individuals seeking help for mental health issues: The medical treatments are far too often more harmful than beneficial, especially in the long run.

Trauma and the brain 135

Trauma and the brain Self-awareness Aging and mental health Bipolar disorder 135