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Soteria—A Human Response to a Human Problem

Mad in America

The problem, as Brunner presents it, is that it is not clear which paradigm will replace it. In what follows, I will describe why enabling individuals to find significance and meaning in their crises, beyond treating them solely as medical conditions, is important both theoretically and clinically.

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

Mad in America

And at the same time no, nothing will be different if we don’t allow ourselves to also be changed by the possibilities psychedelics present. Rather than isolating treatment to the individual patient, community-based psychedelic frameworks recognize that healing happens in relationship.

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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. Working alongside supportive families also presents a lot of opportunities. One year, because of politics, they decided not to hold that track.

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Why Men Are the Loneliest They've Ever Been (And Still Won't Talk About It)

Zencare

This is largely due to the “highlight reel effect”, which is the tendency for people to curate and present only the best parts of their lives on social media, which can spark feelings of inadequacy and/or shame when the person scrolling on social media is comparing themselves to others’ highlight reels.

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Overcoming Disaster Fatigue, Part 2: Some Solutions

Psychiatric Times

Increase emotional strength with a renewed vision and community support, but also be aware that too much resilience can be numbing and thereby even risky. He presented the third Rabbi Jeffrey B. Increasing resilience. Stiffman lecture at Congregation Shaare Emeth in St. Louis on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

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Antidepressant Withdrawal: A Clinician’s Middle View

Mad in America

Reading these presentations, one can hear anger at the others’ ideas, and anger at not being heard. I’d like to present a sort of middle ground, where the views of both sides are respected, and understood to have origins in wanting to help people and reduce suffering. Overall, I hope to contribute something useful.

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Filling the Gaps in SUD Care Coordination

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

As opposed to other chronic conditions, the risk of symptom recurrence in SUD is shaped by more than just clinical treatment; it is also shaped by social stability, stigma and ongoing access to peer and community support. This contributes to missed referrals and inadequate transition support between service settings.