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In Brain Chemistry We Trust—The Gospel According to Pharma

Mad in America

Eli Lilly, the company behind Prozac, funded studies and published journal articles relentlessly reinforcing the message that depression was caused by 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), the chemical name for serotonin. Instead, most of the research supporting it came from the labs of corporations. What can readers do with this information?

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Rethinking Mental Health in Ireland: Why Not a Trieste-Style Approach?

Mad in America

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. Institutional Inertia Healthcare systems are complex, and large-scale reforms often encounter bureaucratic resistance. It was written by Mark McCollum, a project worker at the Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre and human rights advocate.

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Are the Advantages of Telehealth Truly Worth It?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

If you’re a patient, caregiver, or provider navigating this new healthcare landscape, this article will walk you through the benefits of telehealth, its limitations, and when it may be the right fit for you. However, it should be seen as a complement, not a replacement, for traditional healthcare. What Is Telehealth, Exactly?

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FDA Requires New Label Warning of Weight Loss Risk in Pediatric Patients Taking Extended-Release Stimulants for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Healthcare professionals should monitor weight and growth in young patients on these medications and consider alternative treatments if adverse effects occur. Clinical trials reveal higher plasma exposure and adverse effects in younger children, questioning the benefit-risk balance of these medications.

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Beyond Medicalization: Psychedelic Therapy and the Promise of Community-Based Healing

Mad in America

While my experience informs my perspective, this article is not intended to promote our organization but rather to critically examine the psychedelic movement through the lens of someone deeply involved in both research and practice.

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Study: Rise in ADHD Diagnoses Reflects Greater Education, Not Prevalence

ADDitude

Between January and May 2024, media outlets published 25,080 articles on ADHD, compared to 5,775 articles in 2014. The findings challenge assumptions made in the media and by some U.S. government agencies about a ‘surge’ in ADHD diagnoses following the COVID-19 pandemic. Kennedy, Jr., years, on average.

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Two Decades of PSSD: A Life Stolen by Antidepressants

Mad in America

The response to PSSD from many healthcare professionals has very often been an immensely demeaning and negative experience. Through our research, we came across a compelling article showcasing how different disease categories could have striking overlaps in symptoms and underlying mechanisms. This sounds like depression. Melcangi.