Lightwork

APRIL 10, 2025

Life’s challenging experiences can leave deep emotional scars that persist long after the initial event. These lingering wounds, known as unresolved trauma, can silently shape our behaviors, relationships, and daily experiences without us even realizing it.

Trauma and the brain 52

Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

Mad in America

JUNE 22, 2024

W ith all the recent coverage of the youth mental health crisis and the role of social media, little attention has been given to the way platforms like TikTok promote certain narratives about mental health—shifting not only the conversation but also the way mental health issues are actually experienced.

Sleep and mental health 141

Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Self-awareness Childhood trauma 141

Mad in America

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Universal DBT in Schools Increases Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict In October, Peter Simons wrote about research asking if dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can actually make kids’ mental health worse. times more likely to have experienced adverse childhood events than healthy individuals.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy 145

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

Mad in America

JUNE 13, 2024

The medical profession expressed a global disdain towards these individuals; those diagnosed with a mental health condition were highly stigmatised and considered weak or defective characters. I couldn’t sleep, I felt agitated, my thoughts were going round and round and then I became suicidal. Admittedly I was tired out.

Trauma and the brain 145

Trauma and the brain Hospitality Pharmaceuticals Sleep and mental health 145

Mad in America

JUNE 28, 2024

A few months ago, I attended a live Zoom event on Guidely with Dr. Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. Plus a third prescription antidepressant for sleep such as amitriptyline or trazodone. I’m now a peer support specialist and QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Aide).

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Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health Genetics and mental health Autism spectrum 136

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

For months, the GP had focused on an alleged traumatic event causing her significant psychological distress. When I asked about this alleged trauma, Emily initially spoke vaguely of a toxic relationship with a former boyfriend. They could not recall any traumatic event, confirming instead a stable and nurturing home life.

Resilience and coping 143

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