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A Relationship Imbalance, Not A Chemical Imbalance

Mad in America

A s a family therapist, well-trained in the 1980s, I came of age professionally with an understanding of how symptoms of mental distress occur, and ways to address it. What most people don’t know is that we already found out a great deal about the causes of mental disturbance—but now we seem to have forgotten it.

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When Narratives Clash: Unshrunk and The Cognitive Dissonance of the NY Times

Mad in America

While a number of writers have published memoirs telling of harm that stemmed from a psychiatric diagnosis and treatment with psychiatric drugs, this is a book, precisely because it is being published by a major publisher, that appears certain to gain major media attention, which has been lacking for other memoirs that told of harm.

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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.

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Parenting in the Age of Social Media and — Help! — A.I.

The New York Times -- Mental Health

The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses the parents revolution on smartphones that his book The Anxious Generation has sparked.

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How to Learn to Love to Write: A Mental Health Journey

Mad in America

F rom a young age, you discover how much you love to read and write. You begin your love for literature with reading: graphic novels, chapter books, anything there is. You start believing the voices and get sent into an unlivable mental state. You’re exhausted, both mentally and physically. You continue struggling.

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“If You Only Read One ADHD Parenting Book, I Would Recommend…”

ADDitude

[ Free Download: Cheat Sheet of ADHD Discipline Strategies ] In a recent ADDitude survey, 177 parents recommended the resources that work for them from helpful books to online tools produced by experts in the field. 14 Talks Before Age 14 by Michelle Icard The Price of Privilege by Madeline Levine Ph.D. Patricia Quinn, M.D.;

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16 Books for Kids with Anxiety (Updated for 2025)

Now Psych

Anxiety Books for Kids I am frequently asked by parents for book recommendations for their children struggling with anxiety. Picking a kids anxiety book can be a helpful tool in managing anxiety and promoting mental health. Positive tone: Choose a book that has a positive and empowering tone. But What If?