Mad in America

APRIL 8, 2025

Clinically speaking, early childhood trauma often leads to insecure attachment styles and maladaptive survival strategies. This was revealed in the book Mad in America by Robert Whitaker. While some neurological and genetic conditions may exist, they are less common than often assumed.

Genetics and mental health 93

Genetics and mental health Dialectical Behavior Therapy Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health 93

Mad in America

MAY 29, 2025

Follow-up data show that rather than alleviating depression, psychiatrys medicalization of depression is contributing to it (see Robert Whitakers book, Anatomy of an Epidemic , and Laura Delanos book, Unshrunk ). It continues to be the best treatment for this disorder.

Genetics and mental health 111

Genetics and mental health Neurotransmitters and mental health Trauma and the brain Dialectical Behavior Therapy 111

Mad in America

DECEMBER 30, 2023

New Study Finds Connection Between Childhood Trauma and Psychosis In December, Ashley Bobak wrote about a new study which sheds new light on the profound impact of childhood trauma in the development of psychotic symptoms, particularly in treatment-resistant cases of schizophrenia.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy 145

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Trauma and the brain Childhood trauma Sleep and mental health 145

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Adding insult to injury, ICD-11 (2018) added complex PTSD (C-PTSD) to address prolonged trauma, such as childhood abuse or long-term domestic violence, acknowledging broader symptoms like emotional dysregulation and identity struggles. They understandably sought to address the severe psychological toll of trauma on veterans.

Resilience and coping 143

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