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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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Soteria—A Human Response to a Human Problem

Mad in America

The principles that guide us at Soteria House are consistent with the understanding that the social rupture is central to mental crises and therefore healing and coping with these situations require a community support system and a pleasant and inclusive environment as much as possible.

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

Child Mind Intitute

The two-day event took place at Google’s Pier 57 headquarters in New York City. The closing community support circle gave participants a moment to reflect, reconnect, and remind each other that well-being isn’t a side note — it’s part of the work. Hayley Mead, Jorge Alvarez, and Benjamin F.

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“Progress Only Occurs when People Make Demands”: Paolo del Vecchio Reflects on a Life of Federal Service, and His Fears and Hopes for the Future

Mad in America

Around the time that SAMHSA was established , in 1993, they used to do an annual conference for the Community Support Program, and there was a track for peers and families. At my closing remarks at my retirement event, I talked about what I termed the Three Cs: the carceral, corporate, complacent state.

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Conference Colleague Spotlight: Juan Gonzalez

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

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. Thanks to strong community support, this event has evolved into a veteran celebration, complete with a cookout and live music. What are you hoping to learn at NatCon25?

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World Bipolar Day 2025: Breaking the Stigma

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Participate in Local or Online Events Join virtual conferences, awareness walks, or community discussions hosted by mental health organizations during Bipolar Awareness Month. These events help foster community, support, and education. Symptoms vary based on the type of bipolar disorder. </p>

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

Lightwork

You might look relaxed in meetings or social events, but your mind is racing with thoughts. This constant pressure to navigate professional relationships perfectly can transform routine interactions into anxiety-triggering events. Impact of Reducing Stigma The impact of reducing stigma extends beyond individual healing.