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Lost in Psychobabble? Cut Through the Jargon for Real Mental Clarity

Mad in America

P sychology, mental health, and recovery are often discussed in overly formal language, making the process of healing seem complex and intimidating. However, beneath the jargon lies a straightforward approach that can effectively address most mental health challenges.

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Brain Disorders or Problems with Living? How Research on “Mental Illness” Went Awry

Mad in America

Books such as The Myth of Mental Illness by Thomas Szasz and The Death of Psychiatry by E. Fuller Torrey argued that the very concept of mental illness was meaningless. Other somatic interventions for mental illness, such as lobotomy and insulin coma, were as discredited as bloodletting. A bad metaphor. An excuse.

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What is Psychosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Now Psych

Psychosis is a mental health condition that affects an individual’s perception of reality. Treatment options for psychosis depend on the underlying cause and may include medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes. It is characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 2)

Mad in America

In this blog, he addresses the scientific literature on antidepressant efficacy and FDA approval. What is the power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating depression versus drug treatment efficacy? Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It.

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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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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.