Tue.Jul 15, 2025

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A Therapist’s Take on EMDR: Miley Cyrus’ Trauma-Healing Journey

Zencare

Published on July 15, 2025 by Zencare Team. Written by Shereen Mohsen,Psy.D at Relucent Psychology Group. Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus recently told The New York Times that Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) “saved my life.” She explained that the trauma therapy helped her let go of stage fright and long-standing anxiety. When celebrities share mental-health wins, the conversation gets louder.

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Court-ordered Treatment for Serious Mental Illness is ‘Inconclusive,’ Says Federal Report

Mad in America

From STAT (paid subscription required): “In the last decade, the federal government has provided $146 million to organizations that provide outpatient care to people with serious mental health conditions like psychosis. The people were ordered to undergo treatment so they wouldn’t be a threat to themselves or society. Did it work? The efficacy of AOT is a pressing question for mental health providers and the nearly 15 million adults in the United States with a serious mental illness.

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On the Reality of Borderline Personality Disorder

Psychiatric Times

Borderline personality disorder represents 10% to 25% of the patients who would be considered to have borderline personality organization. Explore the complexities of its stigma and effective treatment strategies.

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Unravelling bipolar disorder: insights from the biggest genetic study to date

The Mental Elf

A massive new multi-ancestry genetic study of bipolar disorder has uncovered hundreds of risk loci and highlighted biological pathways that may guide more precise treatments and prevention strategies in the future. The post Unravelling bipolar disorder: insights from the biggest genetic study to date appeared first on National Elf Service.

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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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Reduced Parahippocampal Volume Found to Be Related to Major Depressive Disorder in Study Using 7T MRI

Psychiatric Times

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The Degrees on the Wall

Mad in America

F or years, I searched for the one who would save me. As a combat veteran with PTSD, I’ve lived through decades of anxiety, panic attacks, and nightmares. I’ve cycled through therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, EMDR specialists, CBT experts, trauma consultants. I’ve sat on dozens of couches—leather, fabric, minimalist Scandinavian design.

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Combatting Toxic Stress with Science

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

… Issues arise when the body fails to control the on–off switch, says Wendy Berry Mendes , a psychologist at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Stress becomes problematic if the body overreacts to situations that are not life-threatening, anticipates a stressor too soon or dwells on negative feelings after the stressor has passed — or if a source of stress sticks around for too long.

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Therapy Shorts 14: When a Narcissistic Parent Turns You Into Their ‘Perfect’ Child

The Online Therapist

This week is about Recovering from Narcissistic Parenting. These posts, published twice per week with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.

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Managing Body Dysmorphia After Cancer

Very Well Mind

For many people who go through cancer treatment, their relationship to their body changes. Learn how to manage and navigate body dysmorphia post-cancer treatment.

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The D.E.I. Industry, Scorned by the White House, Turns to ‘Safer’ Topics

The New York Times -- Mental Health

To avoid government scrutiny, companies are asking for fewer trainings focused on race and gender and more on neurodivergence and generational differences.

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How to Build Community Support & Self-Love When Living With a Chronic Illness

Very Well Mind

Nitika Chopra, the founder and CEO of Chronicon, talks about living with a chronic illness and how to build community support and self-love. Learn how she does it.

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Why Ethnic Minorities Prefer Strong Leaders

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a large number of immigrants voted for the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, despite the campaign’s xenophobic rhetoric. Around the world, ethnic minorities have also been swinging conservative, perplexing experts and the public about a voting base that has traditionally leaned to the political left. But for Krishnan Nair, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the trend is less surprising.

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The Little Things That Made a Big Difference During Cancer Treatment

Very Well Mind

We both went through surgery and several rounds of chemotherapy, a treatment that’s notorious for being both physically and emotionally exhausting. Learn what people did that were helpful and not so helpful.

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Ask Lisa : My boyfriend and his female co-worker text each other constantly

Love & Life Toolbox

Trust is a pillar of any healthy relationship. When broken, it can lead to insecurity and hurt. Healthy boundaries, open communication and maintaining emotional safety are all also important, particularly avoiding behaviors that create insecurity. A woman asks Lisa about whether it’s appropriate for her to be uncomfortable with the frequency of texting between her boyfriend and a female co-worker.

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Life After Cancer: 6 Things They Never Tell You About Survivorship

Very Well Mind

No oncology appointment in the world can fit every possible symptom for every person, but those who spoke to us for this story highlighted six symptoms that still fly under the radar.

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What Not to Say to Someone Who Is Battling Cancer (And What to Say Instead)

Very Well Mind

When a friend or family member is fighting cancer, there's probably a lot you want to tell them, but what you don’t say can matter just as much as what you do.

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5 Heartfelt Ways to Support a Loved One With Cancer

Very Well Mind

It can be overwhelming to try to support a loved one facing cancer, but these tips will help you navigate the process. Learn how to actually be there for your loved one in a way that's helpful.

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