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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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Beyond the Chemical Imbalance: Looking to the Past to Understand the Mental health Crisis

Mad in America

With convenience right at our fingertips, it seems paradoxical that, despite our relative prosperity, we suffer some of the highest rates of mental illness compared to any other part of the world, with more than 1 in 5 US adults living with mental illness. If that were the case, most of us would not be sitting here today.

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“Get Over It”? A Response to Empower Parents to Repair Instead of Victim Blame

Mad in America

Failure to recognize this perpetuates self-blame for adult children, regardless of age. It cites the “alleged” refrigerator mother of the 1940s as well as the rejecting and overprotective mother “allegedly” causing mental illness from the 1950s-1970s. Not blame; it is simply how nature works.

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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. Studies included structured aerobic exercise (e.g., Sources 1 Song, X.,

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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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The Relationship Between Alcohol and Depression

Clear Behavioral Health

Depression commonly refers to a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed. If you’re struggling with alcohol addiction and depression, call us today and start healing in the Los Angeles, California area.

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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.