Mad in America

APRIL 15, 2025

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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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In my role as a director of integrative mental health at a recovery and mental health practice, I often see patients with complex mental health issues, substance use, a history of trauma, dysfunctional relationships, and problematic family dynamics. Many of these patients have been on SSRIs for years or decades.

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Mad in America

JULY 17, 2024

Family dynamics are extremely loaded, and being controlled by one’s parents can lead to very difficult and explosive situations. The idea was to release some prisoners who were incarcerated for drug offenses into the community and build up a community support system.

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