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Dreaming with Purpose: How the Mind’s Hidden GPS Can Guide Us Toward Personal and Societal Healing

Mad in America

W e have all been therejolted awake by a nightmare of being exposed, trapped, or chased. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these nocturnal disturbances spiked globally. People dreamed of tidal waves, crumbling cities, and faceless threats. Similar upticks in disturbing dreams were reported in other turbulent times, such as wars, natural disasters, and personal crises.

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What Is ‘Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria’?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

For people who identify with rejection sensitive dysphoria, perceived criticism can be overwhelming.

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A Call for Comfort Brought the Police Instead. Now the Solution Is in Danger

Mad in America

From KFF Health News: “ Overcome by worries, Lynette Isbell dialed a mental health hotline in April 2022. She wanted to talk to someone about her midlife troubles: divorce, an empty nest, and the demands of caring for aging parents with dementia. I did not want to keep burdening my family and friends with my problems, Isbell said. But she didnt find the sympathetic ear she was hoping for on the other end.

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5 Healthy Ways to Live a Longer, Happier Life, According to Blue Zone Communities

Very Well Mind

Blue Zone regions offer us valuable insight into the kind of lifestyles that support healthy aging and longevity. Learn their secrets for living a happier and longer life.

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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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Reflections on 50 Years in Psychiatry: An Interview with Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD

Psychiatric Times

A pioneer in cognitive behavior therapy shares his thoughts on a 50-year-long career.

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ADHD’s Genetic Links Come Into Focus with Study of Cognitive Deficits in Families

ADDitude

April 18, 2025 Deficits in working memory, response inhibition, and processing speed are present not only in individuals with ADHD but also in their family members without the condition, according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science that suggests these shared cognitive deficits may be “endophenotypes,” or measurable genetic traits that essentially act as biomarkers for ADHD. 1 The multilevel meta-analysis found that “unaffected first-

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The Lancet Commission Tackles Self-Harm

Psychiatric Times

The Lancet Commission report on nonfatal self-harm identifies key challenges, causes, and more.

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Ask an Expert: Is It OK to Joke About My Depression?

Very Well Mind

Is it OK to joke about your depression? A mental health professional weighs in on why humor can be a great coping mechanism, and when a joke may be counterproductive.

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Schizophrenia Test

Child Mind Intitute

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that can cause people to lose touch with reality and see, hear, or believe things that arent real or true. It is usually diagnosed in late adolescence or early adulthood, but symptoms of schizophrenia can appear earlier. There is no simple schizophrenia test, but our resources and Symptom Checker can be a good first step on the road to diagnosis and treatment.

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Trauma of Separation: The Emotional Journey of Divorce

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Separation from your loved one is not just the termination of a relationship. It includes many life-sharing and heartfelt moments that you have spent and made with your partner.

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The Second Cohort of Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center Clinical Fellows From Mozambique Arrives in Brazil for Child Mental Health Training

Child Mind Intitute

Mozambican Fellows Begin Yearlong Training Through the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health and the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) Porto Alegre, Brazil The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute and the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) are proud t

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The Arson Attack: Anti-Semitism, Politics, Mental Disorder, or More

Psychiatric Times

The arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro might have happened for a number of reasons

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Is Ondansetron Safe for Women With Mental Health Conditions?

Lightwork

Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially for women managing mental health conditions. Ondansetron (commonly known by its brand name Zofran) is a widely prescribed anti-nausea medication that raises important questions about its safety and effectiveness. This powerful medication works by blocking specific serotonin receptors in the body, making it effective for treating nausea and vomiting from various causes.

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Dear ChatGPT, Can You See Me? The Limits of AI in Healing Anxiety and Emotional Pain

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Dear ChatGPT, Can You See Me?

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How to Raise Kind Children: Lead By Example, Talk it Over … and Get a Dog

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

It is a simple and powerful way to help them feel calmer and happier, say the experts. So how do you teach kindness to kids? … Dont fear if your kid displays all the tenderness of Hannibal Lecter kindness can be taught. Experts almost unanimously agree that role-modelling is key in play, but also in real life. Our studies show children are strongly influenced by what they observe adults doing, says Bruce Hood , developmental psychologist and author ofThe Science of Happiness.

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Bad Debts.

Psychiatric Times

"Tell him Im sorry I still owe him money.

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Handgrip Strength as a Biomarker for Cognitive Decline and Brain Atrophy in Older Adults

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 16 April 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Abhishek Mensegere, Harshitha H Annajigowda, Sadhana Singh, Albert Stezin Sunny, Jonas S.

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NatCon25 Award Winner Spotlight: Virna Little

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

Each year at NatCon, we recognize and celebrate individuals whose passion and purpose are creating a lasting impact in their community. This year, we are proud to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-R, SAP, CCM , cofounder of Concert Health and Zero Overdose. We sat down with Little to learn more about her organizations and what mental wellbeing means to her.

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Impaired insight as a predictor of psychotic transition in high-risk individuals with attenuated positive symptoms

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 16 April 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): LiHua Xu, HuiRu Cui, YanYan Wei, XiaoChen Tang, ZhenYing Qian, JunJuan Zhu, XiangFei Hong, YeGang Hu, YingChan Wang, Hao Hu, Qian Guo, YingYing Tang, TianHong Zhang, JiJun Wang

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Dhyana Yoga, the Path of meditative being: Psychotherapeutic insights from the east

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 16 April 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Matcheri S.

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Case Series of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Treatment Using Exposure and Response Prevention Psychotherapy

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 16 April 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Tasya Adelheid, Astridiah P. Ramadhani, Riangga Novrianto, Edo S.

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Advances in Schizophrenia: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Collection 2020-2024

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 16 April 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Rajiv Tandon

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