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

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Community-based support is severely underfunded. 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. The implication?

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

Mad in America

Over the past 15 years, I have also closely observed the re-emergence of psychedelics in psychiatric, communal, and spiritual spaces, which I’ve found is often characterized by hype around psychedelics as a fast track to changing your mind.

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10 Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety in Women You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Don’t hesitate to reach out for support by contacting a professional. Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Women High-functioning anxiety presents a unique paradox in women’s mental health. Many women dismiss their symptoms, attributing them to normal stress or high achievement standards.