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From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic'

NPR - Mental Health

Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in How to Be Well.

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Reverted Rights Celebration!

Dr. Deb

Dr. Deb Thursday, May 15, 2025 Reverted Rights Celebration! Posted by Dr. Deb at 8:00 AM Email This BlogThis! Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: author life , award-winning books , books , crime novel , psychological suspense Older Post Home About Me Dr. Deb Blogposts are for educational purposes only. They should NOT be used as a substitute for psychotherapy or treatment advice.

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding and Supporting Mothers With Substance Use Disorders

National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

The journey to recovery for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs) is often complicated by stigma, fear and fragmented care systems. Many expectant mothers delay or avoid critical prenatal care and treatment due to negative experiences with health care providers in the past and the pervasive fear of judgment. Too often, mothers with SUDs are reduced to their diagnosis their identity as mothers overshadowed by stigma and misconception.

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Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some form of cyberbullying, accounting for 32% of the variation in trauma symptoms. Indirect harassment was most common, with more than half reporting hurtful comments, rumors or deliberate exclusion.

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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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How Donating Can Help Manage Depression Symptoms

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Donating is thought of as a selfless act. But it turns out, people who regularly give away their money might also be cashing in on a reward: earning a more positive outlook. Researchers at Shenzhen University have found that being generous might help people with depression manage their condition. In the experiment, people who donated small amounts of money online daily for 2 months improved their mood.

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Biomarker Mechanism for ALTO-300 in Precision Psychiatry Study Proves Promising in MDD Treatment, According to Amit Etkin, MD, PhD

Psychiatric Times

Etkin describes precision psychiatry data for MDD presented at the Society for Biological Psychiatry Annual Meeting.

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People with critical cardiovascular disease may benefit from palliative care

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values.

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Protected: How the Behavioral and Social Science Directorate at NSF Really Came to Be

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

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Esta es la forma segura de dejar las benzodiacepinas

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Al reducir el consumo de pastillas como el Xanax, Klonopin o Valium es crucial hacerlo de manera progresiva y con la gua de un profesional. De lo contrario, la abstinencia puede tener consecuencias mortales.

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Marfan syndrome increases risk of brain alterations

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

A study reveals that inflammation associated with Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to neurological diseases and complications following strokes, as demonstrated in animal models.

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Introducing You Are Okay: A New Mental Health Resource for Young People

Child Mind Intitute

At the Child Mind Institute, we believe that every young person deserves straightforward guidance they can trust. Thats why were excited to announce the launch of You Are Okay, a new digital resource created specifically for teens and young adults navigating mental health challenges. What Is You Are Okay? You Are Okay is a resource hub designed to give young people the tools, knowledge, and support they need to care for their mental health.

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May: Mental Health Awareness Month

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to elevating the conversation around mental well-being, combating stigma, and advocating for accessible mental health resources. For Florida, this month is more than a campaign; its an urgent call to action.

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How to Protect Your Professional Boundaries Digitally

Psychiatric Times

Mental health professionals should navigate media engagement by upholding ethical standards, ensuring informed consent, and combating misinformation to promote public awareness.

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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center in Partnership with Radio Workshop Announces Next Generation of African Media Leaders Through Innovative Communicator Fellowship

Child Mind Intitute

The first Cohort of Fellows from South Africa are set to produce original podcast episodes to promote child and adolescent mental health, address stigma and drive evidence-based solutions through bold storytelling New York, NY, USA and Johannesburg, South Africa The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Global Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Child Mind Institute is proud to announce the first cohort of Communicator Fellows from South Africa, delivered in partnership with Radio W

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You could have killed me today

Psychiatric Times

Check out this year's Gerald F. Berlin Prize winner!

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Surprising Ways CBT Therapy Helps Women Overcome Challenges

Lightwork

Women face unique mental health challenges in today’s fast-paced world. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has emerged as a powerful tool, helping women navigate these challenges with remarkable success. CBT therapy offers women a structured approach to identify and transform negative thought patterns into positive, empowering beliefs. This evidence-based treatment method addresses various mental health concerns specific to women’s experiences: Anxiety and depression management Stres

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Anxiety and Uncertainty: Insights From an Oncologist

Psychiatric Times

Uncertainty fuels anxiety, yet knowing outcomeseven grim onescan bring relief.

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Efficient Labor- and Cost-Effective Method: Validation of a Paper-Pencil Group Cognitive Assessment for Older Adults

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 14 May 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Xinning Su, Susumu Ogawa, Tomoya Takahashi, Kenichiro Sato, Ai Iizuka, Yan Li, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Hiroyuki Suzuki

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Stop Walking On (or Throwing Down) Eggshells in Your Relationship

ADDitude

Q : My partner and I have ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria. We feed off each others negativity. He reacts defensively or spitefully. I self-isolate or spiral into shame. How can we end this cycle? A: People with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) experience extreme emotional pain related to real or imagined rejection, and they often respond intensely to any perceived injury or threat.

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Machine learning prediction prior to onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment using T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging radiomic of the hippocampus

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 15 May 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Shiqi Zhan, Jiawei Wang, Jie Dong, Xinru Ji, Li Huang, Qingqing Zhang, Daixuan Xu, Lixin Peng, Xiuxiu Wang, Yusi Zhang, Shengxiang Liang, Lidian Chen, for the Alzheimers Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

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Let's Talk About It

Very Well Mind

Through personal stories and reported pieces, we aim to help you improve your relationship with sex, feel more confident with being sexual and make these topics feel a little less taboo.

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Mental Health Is Biological: Why Is That So Hard to Accept?

Child Mind Intitute

By Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD Chief Science Officer, Child Mind Institute We hear it all the time: Are we medicalizing normal variations in human behavior? Is ADHD just a misapplied label for restlessness? Is clinical anxiety merely excessive worry or does it reflect genuine differences in how the brain processes stress? Although ADHD often prompts these debates, similar questions swirl around autism, depression, PTSD, and other brain-based conditions.

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Court Ruling Temporarily Stays Parity Lawsuit, Enforcement of 2024 Biden Rule

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Ahead of Print.

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Predicting Suicide

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Simple models, better predictors Lonely teens and their parents Low self-esteem at any age Treating the underlying cause Quick Take Suicide is a leading cause of death, and rates continue to rise. Researchers are looking for better ways to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially in teenagers, who are most at risk but have been relatively understudied compared to adults.

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We Can’t Help People With Trauma If We Can’t Say Trauma

Mad in America

H alloween, 2004 was an actual nightmare for our family. After an evening of trick-or-treating along Newtown, Connecticut’s festive Main Street, we got into the car for a short ride home. Though exhausted, we heeded the request of our three children to make one last stop at our neighbors spookily decorated house. A fog machine, lit by a candle at its base, greeted trick-or-treaters with a misty haze wafting up toward a colossal flood-lit spider cradling the roof.