Mad in America

MAY 29, 2025

J ust about everyone believes that depressionthe #1 psychiatric diagnosisis explained in the same way as physical illnesses; that is, that depression, too, is of genetic/physiological origin. NIMH and psychiatrists have not always explained depression to be genetic (as “running in the family). Their efforts have failed.

Genetics and mental health 108

Genetics and mental health Neurotransmitters and mental health Trauma and the brain Dialectical Behavior Therapy 108

Child Mind Intitute

MARCH 24, 2025

Research shows that children with intellectual developmental disorder have a higher incidence of mental health problems than other kids, but they are less likely to be diagnosed and treated for them. Why are kids with IDD more at risk for mental health disorders?

Aging and mental health 92

Aging and mental health Genetics and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy 92

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

MAY 15, 2025

Fischer Baum and Elliott discuss how a new model of brain function, the GANE model, helps explain why heightened physiological arousal makes it harder for some people to regulate their emotions, what norepinephrine does to hotspot brain regions, and what this means for mental health treatments. That is great news.

Trauma and the brain 84

Trauma and the brain Neurotransmitters and mental health Genetics and mental health Dialectical Behavior Therapy 84