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

Psychiatric Times

As the newest cohort in psychiatric training, they are digital natives, accustomed to rapid information retrieval, online simulations, and mental health apps. 9 Another major technological shift in medicine has been the integration of electronic health records (EHRs). A similar divide exists in the field of mental health.

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A Remarkable Feat: A Psychiatric Patient Changed the Law on Restraints

Mad in America

He entered a settlement with the Ministry of Health in December 2021, which obliged the government to amend the Psychiatry Act, so that the rights for psychiatric patients subjected to belt fixation were improved. Silas had autism and came into contact with the psychiatric system at a very young age.

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My Red October – An Army Veteran’s Crucible to Recovery

Mad in America

My middle school-aged daughter had a suicide attempt, the result of relentless bullying. Overwhelmed, I sought help from my VA mental health team. In response to how quickly my mental health had devolved, my husband was concerned I might have a brain tumor. I built a new support system.

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Summing up the STAR*D Scandal: The Public was Betrayed, Millions were Harmed, and the Mainstream Media Failed Us All

Mad in America

As such, the scandal now serves as a historical verdict on the ethics of American psychiatry, and by extension, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Of the 4,041 patients who entered the trial, only 108 had remitted and then stayed well and in the study to its one-year end, a documented stay-well rate of 3%.

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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Strategies for Women

Lightwork

A mental health provider will help determine the most effective treatment combination based on your specific symptoms, lifestyle, and seasonal pattern. Coping Strategies for Women with SAD Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder requires a multi-faceted approach to managing symptoms and maintaining mental well-being.

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Two Decades of PSSD: A Life Stolen by Antidepressants

Mad in America

This effort eventually culminated into the creation of a research document, suggesting that neuroimmune processes and related downstream mechanisms may play a role in PSSD. The current version of the document showcasing all of these findings and our discussion of their implications can be found here. Everything felt the same.

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

Psychiatric Times

Commonly documented clinical findings of a schizophrenic prodrome include cognitive deficits (memory, attention, and concentration). Prodromal symptoms encompass mood changes such as anxiety, depression , mood swings, sleep issues, irritability, anger, and potential suicidal thoughts.