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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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Therapy by App: A Clinical Psychologist Tries BetterHelp

Mad in America

Ads for the for-profit therapy company BetterHelp are everywhere: on television, public radio, podcasts, social media, and in magazines. BetterHelp and its competitors suggest they are the answer to a pressing societal mental health crisis. “G et help, you deserve to be happy!” These three experiences were disappointing.

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Unpacking Depression: An Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg

Lawyers with Depression

An international trainer of mental health professionals, Dr. Wehrenberg coaches people with anxiety via the internet and phone. Shes a frequent contributor to the award-winning magazine, Psychotherapy Networker and she blogs on depression for the magazine Psychology Today. Wehrenberg: Because depression comprises sadness.

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Set, Setting, Forgetting: Silence on Abuse in Psychedelic Therapy Histories

Mad in America

Yensens wife, Donna Dryer, continued to treat the participant while aware of her husbands exploitation of the participant. An author and influential researcher, Ingrasci was well-known in the holistic health and alternative spirituality conference circuits. In 2023, Dryer resigned her medical license.