Bullet Psych

JUNE 25, 2023

Not attributable to a concurrent medical/mental condition. Rumination Disorder Repeated regurgitation of food for 1 month. Epidemiology/Pathogenesis 3 , 4 , 5 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) : Since ARFID is a relatively new diagnosis, population-based prevalence studies are limited.

Eating disorders 52

Eating disorders Autism spectrum Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 52

Mad in America

MARCH 30, 2024

I knew in October of 2018 that Matt was in trouble during a phone call, when he told me in a cheerful voice that he had been to the ER for “mental health reasons” but was “fine.” In October 2019, during Matt’s move to a new apartment, I observed that Matt was emotionally paralyzed, unable to pack from lack of sleep.

Sleep and mental health 129

Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Bipolar disorder Aging and mental health 129

Bullet Psych

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Today's Content Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Introduction to Insomnia 1 , 2 Insomnia(s) = condition(s) that result in inadequate quality or quantity of sleep, characterized by difficulties in 1 of the following: Falling asleep (sleep initiation). Staying asleep (sleep maintenance).

Sleep and mental health 52

Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Bipolar disorder Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

ADDitude

MARCH 20, 2025

They also demonstrated an increased risk for OCD, separation anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depression, learning disorders, conduct disorder, and more. One ADDitude reader, Tiffany Bird, suffered decades of poor health before being diagnosed with ARFID in her late 20s.

Eating disorders 97

Eating disorders Nutrition and mood Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 97

Zencare

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

In recent years, the increasing frequency and intensity of these disasters exacerbated by climate change has had profound effects on mental health. For many, the trauma after disasters evolves into long-term mental health problems, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues early.

Resilience and coping 52

Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Early intervention Anxiety disorders 52

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The vast majority of psychiatrists and non-psychiatric physicians still hold onto the belief, despite overwhelming scientific evidence, that behavioral health disorders are diseases of the brain and for most of these “diseases” the primary and, for many of physicians, the sole treatment is pharmaceuticals!

Healthcare 103

Healthcare Sleep and mental health Pharmaceuticals Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 103

Solara Mental Health

JULY 27, 2023

Image courtesy of Pixabay.com How do you know if you have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) ? This is the second in a series of articles on recognizing ADHD in yourself as an adult, its main causes, proper diagnosis, and suggestions regarding how to address it. What makes this condition recognizable for an adult?

Genetics and mental health 52

Genetics and mental health Sleep and mental health Bipolar disorder Anxiety disorders 52

Bullet Psych

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most commonly prescribed are benzodiazepines (BZDs) and the non-benzodiazepine "Z-drugs" (zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone), which are marketed as safer alternatives for sleep. Epidemiology & Pathogenesis 4 , 5 Genetics , environmental influences , and mental health comorbidities contribute to vulnerability.

Sleep and mental health 52

Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Genetics and mental health Group therapy 52

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The mental health industry, including therapists, pharmaceutical companies, and even heads of departments and trauma experts, have a vested interest in diagnosing as many individuals as possible. This period also saw an end to mandatory military conscription, reducing the number of young people exposed to the horrors of war.

Resilience and coping 143

Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Nutrition and mood 143

Mad in America

JANUARY 9, 2024

T here is a core concept shaping the ‘market’ in health, the concept of an assay, that few doctors or patients understand. This article explains what assays are, how they entered healthcare and the consequences of failing to grasp the role they play. What good would articles in dodgy journals be to industry? Whose job is it?

Sleep and mental health 140

Sleep and mental health Legal Healthcare Pharmaceuticals 140