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The Moral World of Personality Disorder Assessment

Mad in America

In my article “‘ It Was Really Sick:’ Managing Moral Evaluations during Personality Disorder Interviews ,” published in Symbolic Interaction , I explored the role of morality in personality disorder assessment interviews in two Finnish psychiatric outpatient clinics. The article is part of my doctoral dissertation.

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The Core Error of Psychiatrists and Psychologists: Certainty about “Consensus Reality”

Mad in America

.” —Erich Fromm, The Sane Society (1955) W ith the mainstream media finally reporting that “ depression is not caused by low levels of serotonin ,” many people ask me: Why does psychiatry repeatedly get it wrong when it comes to not only to its theories of mental illness but in so many other areas?

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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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Accutane and Mental Health: Converging Physical and Emotional Well-being

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Your skin health and mental well-being are closely connected. While the medication can effectively clear stubborn acne and boost confidence, it’s important to also be aware of the reported psychological effects. In this article, we will delve into the intricate link between Accutane and mental health.

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Who Do We Leave Behind When We Ignore the Body? Why Critical Neuroscientists and Mad Activists Must Work Together

Mad in America

A recent Neuroscience News article is titled “ Bipolar disorder can be detected with blood test. ” Some neuroscientists argue that we should rather focus our efforts on the upstream social and structural factors, such as trauma and inequity , that create the conditions for mental health concerns to arise.

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Is Ondansetron Safe for Women With Mental Health Conditions?

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Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially for women managing mental health conditions. For women with mental health conditions, the decision to use ondansetron requires careful consideration.

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Undisclosed Financial Conflicts of Interest in the DSM-5: An Interview with Lisa Cosgrove and Brian Piper

Mad in America

Mad in America has previously examined the problems with conflicts of interest in research but this time we extend that to look at the potential effect of COIs on diagnostic tools such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). However, journals continue to rely on self-reporting. That’s curious.