Mad in America

APRIL 15, 2025

For example, insurance data reveals that propofol usage in medical institutions rose 12% in a single year, with only 15% of it being used under national health insurance coverage. At the same time, the use of psychiatric medicationincluding controlled psychotropic substancesis also climbing. The implication?

Aging and mental health 102

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Mad in America

JULY 26, 2025

Taken together, these decisions funnel public dollars away from community support and rights protection, and accelerate the drumbeat towards reinstitutionalization. The historic slashing of public benefits is predicted to have numerous ripple effects throughout the US healthcare and food systems.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For example, suppose psychotherapy is not a realistic option: e.g. when insurance coverage is limited; or few therapists are taking new clients; or serial co-pays pose a financial burden. It depends,” especially on the definitions used. No single number accurately presents the whole picture of withdrawal.

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