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Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down, a study finds

NPR - Mental Health

A study from the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that psychotherapy is becoming more accessible to people. The study looks at trends in mental health treatment from 2018 to 2021.

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Deprescribing: Does the Term Belong in the Psychiatric Lexicon?

Psychiatric Times

Deprescribing: a critical practice in medicine, emphasizing thoughtful medication management and patient-centered care for optimal health outcomes.

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Why Healing Anxiety Starts in the Middle Ground

The Anxiety Guy

Healing anxiety starts not in those outer extremes, but in the calm center. In the middle ground. The middle ground is that place inside you where clarity lives. Its where your body feels safe enough to relax. Its where you notice your thoughts without needing to chase them. A powerful podcast awaits you, enjoy! Healing Anxiety Starts in the Middle Ground: Why Extremes Keep You Stuck When it comes to anxiety recovery, most people unknowingly operate from the outer edges of their emotional and me

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Teens with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health conditions when it comes to social media -- from changes in mood to time spent on sites.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Some Teen Wellness Influencers Embrace Kennedy-Style Skepticism

The New York Times -- Mental Health

High schoolers are appealing to other health-conscious kids online, sometimes by expressing views in line with the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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Finding Joy in Life: A Psychiatric Perspective

Psychiatric Times

Discover how Tiffani Bell Washington, MD, MPH, FAPA, inspires joy and balance in busy lives, combating burnout and redefining wellness for high-achieving women.

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Can sleep and activity changes really predict mania in bipolar disorder?

The Mental Elf

Alyson Dodd reports on a year long study of digital mood monitoring in people with bipolar disorder, which suggests that sleep and activity changes precede hypomanic episodes by three days. This data could be a useful clinical tool, but more research is needed. The post Can sleep and activity changes really predict mania in bipolar disorder? appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Neighborhood stress may impact kids' brains -- and increase depression risk

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Children who grow up in disadvantaged neighborhoods -- areas with higher levels of crime and deprivation, and lower access to community resources -- are at risk of developing depression, and new research may help to explain why.

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The “DIY” Psychiatry Movement: A Potential Threat to Patient Welfare and Wellbeing

Psychiatric Times

In response to the threats associated with "DIY psychiatry," experts call for a renewed focus on collaboration and shared decision-making.

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May 7, Mark Solms at Weill Cornell: “The Foundations of Psychoanalysis in Freud’s Neuroscientific Works”

History Psychiatry

Please join us on May 7 for the Eric T. Carlson, M.D. Memorial Lecture at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Brief Book Reviews: May 2025

Psychiatric Times

Explore inspiring true stories of resilience and adaptation in the face of visual impairment in these 2 brief book reviews.

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How PTSD and Fear of Emotions Disrupt Communication in Relationships

Zencare

Published on May 5, 2025 by Zencare Team. Romantic relationships thrive on emotional openness but what happens when emotions feel unsafe? For individuals living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , this is an everyday challenge. PTSD doesnt just affect how someone experiences fear or flashbacks; it can profoundly shape how they express love, handle conflict, and respond to vulnerability.

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May 5: Mental Health Milestones on My Birthday

Psychiatric Times

Explore the significance of May 5th through historical milestones in mental health, culture, and personal reflections on connection and resilience.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Masquerading as Childhood onset Treatment-Resistant Depressive Disorder – A case report

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 4 May 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Manik Inder Singh Sethi, Guru S Gowda, Mude Jeevan Naik, Shikha Adil, Satish Suhas, John P John, Venkata Senthil Kumar Reddi

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The ADHD Effect on Sex & Self-Worth

ADDitude

Many teenage girls and young women with ADHD come of age feeling different or misunderstood. To fit in, gain acceptance, or feel loved, some engage in sexual activity, mistaking it for intimacy or a gateway to true relationships. Research suggests that women with ADHD are more likely than their neurotypical peers to engage in sexual exploration at a younger age and to have multiple sexual partners.

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Intravenous Non-medical Mephentermine Use Among Young Men: A Consecutive Case Series from a Tertiary Addiction Facility in India

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 5 May 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Vinit Patel, Harsha, Arun Kumar, Rizwana Quraishi, Ravindra Rao

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