Mad in America

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on depression treatment are clear: “Antidepressant medications are not needed for mild depression.” What are the drugs doing?

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The London Psychiatry Centre

MAY 1, 2025

If your depression persists, it could be because you have treatment-resistant depression that requires a different approach. When depression wont go away: a leading-edge depression treatment that works If your depression wont go away then you may have what clinicians call treatment-resistant depression.

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Lightwork

APRIL 24, 2025

Depression treatment has evolved beyond the traditional approach of prescribing antidepressants like Lexapro and Wellbutrin. While these medications play a crucial role in managing depression, they’re just one piece of the treatment puzzle. Conclusion Depression treatment isn’t the same for everyone.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 1, 2024

S ome of the following studies appeared in my book Antidepressants: Science, Magic or Marketing , 1 and in the next section, I will report on some of the more recent depression treatment outcome studies. even getting on a waiting list for treatment), the severity of their depression lessons in most cases.

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Lightwork

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The right SAD lamp, positioned correctly at your desk or breakfast table, can significantly impact your daily mood and energy levels.

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Clear Behavioral Health

MAY 2, 2025

Depression can be caused by acombination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and depression treatment often includes therapy, medication, or a combination of both to improve [3]. What Does it Mean to be Clinically Depressed?

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Chipur

JUNE 6, 2025

Suppose a friend asked you, “Do you think it’s okay to have a cup of coffee before going to bed?” Would you think they were concerned about having a hard time falling asleep - or something else? So, is it okay to drink coffee before bed? Let’s see what’s up.

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Chipur

JUNE 13, 2025

We had our share of threats to our personal safety and way of life when I was a young man. But we could be reasonably sure where they came from and the intent. Those days are gone. How to protect young people from AI: An advisory” - let’s dig in.

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Bullet Psych

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Pharmacotherapy : Fluoxetine is the only FDA approved medication for the treatment of bulimia nervosa (in adults) and should be considered as the first-line medication option. The effective dose is typically higher than average depression treatment (60-80 mg/day). Other SSRIs (e.g.

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Chipur

MAY 21, 2025

Theres always been a bone-deep ache - an unquenchable yearning. Im thankful that I know what I long for, but troubled that time is running out on fulfillment. Its been on my mind a lot, so lets talk about it. Living with mental illness: an unquenchable yearning.

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Bullet Psych

JANUARY 22, 2023

Fluoxetine is FDA approved for the treatment of bulimia nervosa (in adults) which has been shown to reduce frequency of binge eating, however it is technically an off-label use for BED. The effective dose is typically higher than average depression treatment (60-80 mg/day). Other SSRIs (e.g.

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Chipur

APRIL 30, 2025

Fifty years of personal experience tells me treatment for emotional and mental illnesses isnt just about therapy, meds, devices, and procedures. If you dont buy that, youre in for a lot of needless suffering. Thats why were Introducing Body+Mind. The post Introducing The Body+Mind Collection appeared first on Chipur.

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Mad in America

JANUARY 3, 2024

However, there was recognition within the NIMH that that the industry-funded trials didn’t necessarily provide evidence of the efficacy of antidepressants in real-world patients, which prompted it to launch the STAR*D study, touting it as the “largest and longest study ever done to evaluate depression treatment.”

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Lightwork

MAY 8, 2025

Postpartum Depression Treatment with CBT Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications of childbirth, affecting 1 in 7 women. The structured nature of cognitive-behavioral counseling provides clear, actionable strategies that women can continue using throughout their pregnancy journey.

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Chipur

APRIL 16, 2025

Feeling feckless after another bad choice, you scold yourself: Why do you always screw things up? Go easy, its common in our neck of the woods. Take a few minutes and consider these 10 ways to manage poor judgement and decision-making. The post 10 ways to manage poor judgment and decision-making appeared first on Chipur.

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Chipur

MARCH 6, 2025

Its been six months now. You still dont like the episodes, but you feel safe enough to be curious. I have to admit its interesting. I mean, why does my brain do this? Derealization and depersonalization: Perceived madness - exploring. Lets do some. The post Derealization and depersonalization: Perceived madness | 3 appeared first on Chipur.

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Chipur

MAY 14, 2025

Tired: sit with the word a moment. We all know what its like to feel it at the end of a long day. But many of us know the tired that comes from being emotionally, mentally, and physically drained - all but beaten. Im so tired of it all. How often do you say it?

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Mad in America

JANUARY 4, 2025

American psychiatry has weathered the crisis; it will not have to confront a public stunned by news of how the oft-cited 67% cumulative remission rate, in the largest and longest study ever done to evaluate depression treatment,” was born of scientific misconduct.

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Chipur

MARCH 29, 2025

Her daughter came to her a few days after their chat - she was still hearing voices. In tears, she said to her mother, I want to learn about them and get help. They grabbed their tablets and began their search with What are hallucinations? The post What are hallucinations? I need to know | 2 appeared first on Chipur.

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Chipur

MAY 6, 2025

Angry and scorching hot: Ive never seen the world this engulfed in flames. We all know that opinions and behaviors will rub some folks the wrong way. But theres no call for hostile reactions. Random acts or otherwise, what happened to kindness?

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Chipur

APRIL 11, 2025

When they began researching treatment, they realized What are hallucinations? Her daughter was struggling, but she gathered the insight and will to tell her mother she wanted to learn about the voices and get help. was the easy part. On they went. The post What are hallucinations? I need to know | 3 appeared first on Chipur.

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Chipur

APRIL 23, 2025

Empaths receive all forms of emotional stimuli from others like sponges that soak up every feeling. The heightened sensitivity that allows you to build gut-level relationships helps you understand others deeply, yet simultaneously leaves you emotionally drained. The post How to protect your energy as an empath appeared first on Chipur.

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Chipur

APRIL 3, 2025

Trevors buddy wouldnt let it go: Wellbutrin XL and therapy significantly eased his depression. When asked how hes doing, he growls, Why dont mental health treatments work for everyone? The post Why dont mental health treatments work for everyone? So a month ago, Trevor started on an antidepressant (but blew off therapy).

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Chipur

MAY 31, 2025

That dull, bone-deep ache - the unquenchable yearning - isnt going away without considered intervention. And its crucial that the work determines its genesis and legitimacy before handling acceptance and change. Living with mental illness: An unquenchable yearning - part 2: Lets roll.

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Chipur

MARCH 19, 2025

Her 22-year-old daughter told her shes been hearing strange voices for about a week. She was stunned, but maintained her composure. After the conversation and a hug, she reached for her tablet. In seconds she began her search: What are hallucinations? The post What are hallucinations? I need to know appeared first on Chipur.

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Chipur

MARCH 1, 2025

Its like you suddenly lost your grip on immediate reality. Or maybe you looked in a mirror and a full sense of you didnt hit home. Derealization and depersonalization: perceived madness - the more we learn, the saner we feel. The post Derealization and depersonalization: Perceived madness | 2 appeared first on Chipur.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

667 In an NIMH study of 547 patients that compared six-year outcomes for depressed people treated for the disorder and those who eschewed medical treatment, the treated patients were three times more likely than untreated ones to suffer a cessation of their principal social role and nearly seven times more likely to become incapacitated.

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Mad in America

JUNE 20, 2024

The eighties and nineties were a depression-treatment renaissance. It is undeniable that it has been helpful for the pharmaceutical industry, which continues to grow yearly, and as of 2022, the antidepressant market has reached $17.02 billion worldwide.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The findings reinforce the view that addressing the high prevalence rates of depression via symptom recognition and treatment with antidepressants is unlikely to be effective. The absolute long-term efficacy of antidepressants in real-world settings is disappointingly modest.

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Mad in America

APRIL 27, 2024

This was a story of a great medical advance, and the announced results from the STAR*D trial, heralded by the NIMH as the “largest and longest study ever done to evaluate depression treatment,” fit into that story of medical progress, for it told of 70% of depressed patients becoming “symptom free” after repeated treatments with antidepressants.

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My Psychiatry

JANUARY 14, 2025

Postpartum Depression Treatment There are different ways of treating PPD depending on the symptoms and their severity. Available treatment options include psychotherapy, antidepressant or anti-anxiety medications, and participation in support groups for emotional support.

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Bullet Psych

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Question 2 : From day # 147 Answer : b Bulimia nervosa Explanation: 3 Pharmacotherapy for bulimia nervosa : Fluoxetine is the only FDA approved medication for the treatment of bulimia nervosa (in adults) and should be considered as the first-line medication option. Other SSRIs (e.g.

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Mad in America

MARCH 15, 2025

Psychiatric News reported in 2024 that PubMed shows more than 400 trials of ketamine as a depression treatment in the past decade; however, it also reports that G. The same disregard for the scientific method that establishment psychiatry evidenced in standard antidepressant drug trials is now evident with ketamine.

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Zencare

JANUARY 22, 2025

Types of antidepressants : Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) The most frequently prescribed medications for depression. Treatment includes symptom reduction and remission. Tricyclic antidepressants These are not used very often for depression due to side effects, toxicity, and suicide potential.

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Mad in America

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Antipsychotics for psychotic depression? Adding an antipsychotic drug to antidepressant treatment increased the risk of death and rehospitalization for people with the psychotic depression diagnosis. Our findings do not indicate any advantage of adding antipsychotics as adjunctive to antidepressants as maintenance treatment.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The first NIMH treatment outcome study , which was published in 1989, found the drug treatment (imipramine) to be no more effective than placebo when measures were taken after three months of treatment.

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