Mad in America

MARCH 4, 2024

From Sociology Lens Insights : “In recent decades, we have too often passed the buck of social problems to children who lack the power to say no to stigmatizing psychiatric labels. Laura Batstra and Ernst Thoutenhoofd call for reflection on these non-evidence-based, ineffective and sometimes even harmful practices. The instability of labels Recently, a well-designed cohort study reported that nearly 40% of 213 toddlers classified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) no longer met the c

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Now Psych

MARCH 4, 2024

Patients and parents have asked me about the difference between HOCD and denial, in terms of sexuality. These terms are both used frequently in social media and online circles but are not necessarily terms used clinically when it comes to sexual orientation, psychiatry, or developmental pediatrics. What is HOCD? HOCD, or Homosexual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is considered by some to be a subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

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Mad in America

MARCH 4, 2024

An ode to the ‘failed’ attempts Suicide. Even the word is evocative And provocative Charged with emotion and energy, Memories And thoughts of what was and what could have been Had you succeeded. Had you been successful! A ‘Successful’ Suicide What an oxymoron! Alas, A failed attempt and all that leaves Behind; in the cold and desperation Surrounded now by despair Dressed as anger.

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