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From the Dopamine Theory to the Outcomes Paradox

Mad in America

The above isn’t intended as definitive, but to provide a bit of background on the outcomes debate and some illustrative context for what follows. This was widely taken by psychiatrists as supporting biochemical intervention with the use of ‘antipsychotics’ at the earliest opportunity. My arguments here won’t rely on it.

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Montana Winters: How to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Billings and Bozeman

Montana Psychiatry

If you’ve been feeling a little down as the days get shorter and darker, you’re definitely not alone. By addressing your mental health early in the fall, you give yourself the best chance to manage SAD before it deepensand set yourself up for a more enjoyable holiday season.

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Prodromal Symptoms of Schizophrenia: Understanding and Addressing Challenges

Psychiatric Times

Early detection and intervention are crucial, as only a fraction of high-risk individuals progress to full psychosis. Assessment tools like SIPS and CAARMS help identify at-risk individuals, guiding early intervention strategies. Interdisciplinary cooperation and early intervention are crucial.

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Vaccines and Autism: A Clinical Perspective

Child Mind Intitute

The definition was revised to include more criteria for diagnosis in 1987, and it has further expanded in subsequent versions of the manual. Clinicians emphasize the importance of autism awareness, education, and early intervention. We need to get kids diagnosed as early as autism symptoms become detectable, Dr.

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Kids Mental Health Info

Definition and symptom list adapted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): All children and adolescents experience stressful events which can affect them both emotionally and physically. But some children exposed to stressful, scary, or dangerous events may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).