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The Cat Is Out of the Bag

Mad in America

W hen I first saw Laura Delano’s story was being published by Penguin, a major publisher, I knew that we were on the brink of change by way of the public narrative around mental health in the west. Like Laura, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age seventeen. I made every effort to surround myself with supportive people.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

ADHD in Elementary School Age Child: Patient Case 1 EP: 3. Children from lower-income families face multiple challenges including limited access to prenatal care, inadequate nutrition during pregnancy, and unstable housing situations that disrupt educational continuity. Overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder EP: 2.

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Test Anxiety – How to Calm Your Nerves Before a Big Test

Clear Behavioral Health

Related: What Causes Mental Illness? Cognitive Test Anxiety Test anxiety manifests cognitively with intrusive thoughts, difficulty concentrating, or severe mental blocks during the actual test-taking. Additionally, getting a good night’s sleep, nutrition, and consistent exercise routines can aid in long-term coping strategies.

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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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A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment

Mad in America

My lovely psychiatrist, Dr. Volls, advised me on the concept of “mood management.” A nutrition geek and nature fanatic who loved learning about the healing power of food, I could not wrap my mind around how I needed prescriptions to balance my brain. At age 32, I was introduced to a concept called “a felt sense of safety.”

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Music Therapy Paired with Mindfulness Exercises Reduces ADHD Symptoms: New Studies

ADDitude

May 21, 2025 Listening to music while practicing mindfulness exercises may improve focus, mood, and emotional wellbeing in people with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and depression, according to two new studies. Listening to music can also help filter out distractions , leading to improved learning and mood.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. Mostly sees patients with a Mood Disorder: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. Mercedes Rizo, M.D. Telehealth is available.