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Personalized Recovery for Women | Tailored Therapy Solutions

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Research shows women develop substance dependencies faster than men and experience more severe health consequences from prolonged substance use. Understanding Women’s Unique Recovery Needs Women face distinct challenges in addiction recovery that require specialized treatment approaches.

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

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This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. Biological Factors Contributing to Anxiety in Women Women’s bodies go through complex hormonal cycles that have a significant impact on their mental health.

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Why Do Emotions Hijack Our Decisions? The Neuroscience of Impulsivity

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Fischer Baum and Elliott discuss how a new model of brain function, the GANE model, helps explain why heightened physiological arousal makes it harder for some people to regulate their emotions, what norepinephrine does to hotspot brain regions, and what this means for mental health treatments. Joining me is Matthew V.

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MAHA Report: 3 Takeaways for the ADHD Community

ADDitude

The MAHA Report , spearheaded by Health and Human Service (HHS) Secretary Robert F. It disregards the genetic underpinnings of ADHD to suggest it is caused by environmental factors and foods, twists data to stoke fear over rising diagnosis rates, and excludes a wealth of studies that link stimulant medication use to improved health outcomes.

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Overview by a Psychiatrist

Now Psych

Brief overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes significant instability in emotions, behavior, relationships, and self-image. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? What Causes Borderline Personality Disorder?