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Lost in Psychobabble? Cut Through the Jargon for Real Mental Clarity

Mad in America

Clinically speaking, early childhood trauma often leads to insecure attachment styles and maladaptive survival strategies. A Crucial Caveat This isnt to propose that therapy and medication dont have value. Therapy, if you struggle to do it on your own, can help you recognize the link between your symptoms and formative experiences.

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Depression: Biological or Psychological?

Mad in America

Many people also believe the psychiatric drugs prescribed to treat depression are effective because they correct a verified biological causation for depression, a chemical imbalance in the brain. NIMH and psychiatrists have not always explained depression to be genetic (as “running in the family). A psychiatric textbook (Silverman, C.,

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Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

OCD, ADHD, conduct disorders, psychotic disorders, and trauma disorders also occur. Others may have IDD as a result of a brain injury or epilepsy. Researchers note that the risk of developing mental health disorders may be increased by some genetic conditions, as well as abnormalities in brain development, associated with IDD.

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Why Do Emotions Hijack Our Decisions? The Neuroscience of Impulsivity

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

What happens in the brain when impulsive decisions take over? Why do some brains lose control under high arousal, while others stay composed? Why do some brains lose control under high arousal while others stay composed? Why do some people struggle to control their actions when emotions run high? This is Under the Cortex.

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Rachel’s Story: Finding Strength and Support Through DBT Group Therapy 

Montana Psychiatry

When Rachels psychiatrist first suggested she join a DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) group, her response was a firm no. Group therapy felt intimidating. But after a year of doing individual therapy, something began to shift. But after a year of doing individual therapy, something began to shift.

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Why Women Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders (and How to Cope)

Lightwork

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences.

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A Therapist’s Perspective on the “Let Them” Theory by Mel Robbins

Zencare

Here are the three core concepts of Mel Robbins Let Them Theory: Detachment Detach from emotional and mental struggle you may experience while trying to control others thoughts and behaviors. I have clients who spend countless hours analyzing others behavior and I have even been guilty of this myself. So what is The Let Them Theory?