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Behind the Smiles: Mental Health in South Korea’s High-Pressure Society

Mad in America

Psychiatric medications are often offered as the default solutionbut without complementary options such as therapy, community support, or trauma-informed care, these prescriptions can become long-term crutches rather than bridges to healing. South Koreas mental health crisis is not simply a matter of individual symptoms.

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Child Mind Institute Joins Rare Impact Fund’s Capacity-Building Workshop

Child Mind Intitute

Koplewicz The key mission of the Rare Impact Fund — founded by recording artist, actress, and philanthropist, Selena Gomez — is to increase access to youth mental health services and education globally. Additional sessions offered frameworks for navigating funding changes, refining strategy, and strengthening storytelling.

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

Mad in America

Rather than isolating treatment to the individual patient, community-based psychedelic frameworks recognize that healing happens in relationship. The container of community support becomes as important as the medicine itself. These grassroots efforts often emphasize reciprocity, accessibility, and genuine community engagement.

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Conference Colleague Spotlight: Juan Gonzalez

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

I connect veterans with housing, health care, employment, education, mental health support, jail diversion programs and other vital resources at the local and state levels. With support from our local Lowes, we built a therapeutic food garden for veterans, and were gearing up for planting season around Memorial Day weekend.

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding and Supporting Mothers With Substance Use Disorders

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

Ariel Britt, MSW, Dear Jude Media Website Britt is passionate about community empowerment through education and speaking. Her career has spanned recovery support services, community organizing and program development. Now living in Michigan, Britts most important role is being a mother to her son, Jude.

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Why 30-Day Rehab for Drugs and Alcohol is Not Enough for Long-Lasting Recovery

Clear Behavioral Health

Education and skill-building : 30-day inpatient drug and alcohol rehab programs provide education about substance use disorder, coping strategies, relapse prevention techniques , life skills training, and evidence-based treatment techniques.

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Despite the millions affected worldwide, misconceptions and societal stigma often prevent individuals from seeking the treatment and support they need. World Bipolar Day 2025 is a call to action, an opportunity to educate, support, and empower those living with bipolar disorder. How to Get Involved in World Bipolar Day 2025 1.