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America’s Unhealthy Relationship with Antidepressants

Mad in America

Antidepressants are Americas first-line treatment for the most common mental health problems, e.g., depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Given that major depression is the mental illness most commonly associated with suicide, antidepressants should at the very least lessen its risk. That is not so.

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How Do Psychiatry Residents Learn Psychopharmacology?

Psychiatric Times

1 With an average attention span of about 6-12 seconds (a range that is optimized in young adults) 3 and a penchant for digital multi-tasking, millennials and Gen Zers are perceived as learning (or preferring to learn) mainly through small bytes of information. 1 Indeed, “active” learning approaches boost retention by 40%.

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Nonstimulant Therapies for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Atomoxetine and viloxazine function as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, targeting neurotransmitter systems involved in attention, distractibility, and response inhibition. Overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder EP: 2. ADHD Diagnosis Criteria EP: 4.

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New Study: Cognitive Aerobic Exercise Boosts Working Memory

ADDitude

Previous research has shown that exercise relieves ADHD symptoms by increasing endorphins and neurotransmitters in the brain. a clinical psychologist and a professor in the departments of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Oregon Health & Science University. Mind-Body Exercise for Working Memory Mind-body exercises (e.g.,

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Is Madness an Evolved Signal? Justin Garson on Strategy Versus Dysfunction

Mad in America

You’re also an author, and you’ve written on topics such as aging, genetics, mental representation, biological functions, mechanisms in science, and the concept of information in neuroscience. So why do we call schizophrenia a mental disorder, but not believing in conspiracy theories?

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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). “The esteem held by our field in the age of modern medicine rests on the validity of our scientific pursuits.

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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.