Mad in America

DECEMBER 19, 2024

W hat psychiatrists call mental illness has become very common in todays society. We have names for a wide variety of emotional distress; we have depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and many others; the list has become endless. If anyone walks into a psychiatrists office and expresses some form of dissatisfaction with their circumstances or with the world around them, it is almost certain that they will walk out of that office with some kind of psychiatric diagnosis designated to them.

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How Psychiatry Works

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As chair of the organizing committee I want personally to invite followers of Tuesday Is For Therapists to come to Istanbul, October 10-12, 2025 for an exciting conference focused on foundational principles and processes that cut across multiple therapies. And today, the submission portal is open for those who would like to present. Even if you are not a presenter, it's time to save the date!

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 19, 2024

ABSMC Psychiatry Grand Rounds presentation by Neuroscientist Peter Sterling, PhD on December 2, 2024. In this video, Peter Sterling talks of his family experiences and it follows on from a previous discussion where Peter explained that mental disorders are not brain disorders. To view the video, click here. The video is free to watch after filling in name and email address.

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Global News - Mental Health News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Farming is more than physically taxing, it can also have serious impacts on farmers' mental health. A program in Manitoba hopes to help, and has just received charitable status.

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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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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Another year is in the books! As we reflect on 2024, we are proud of the progress weve made in advancing mental health and substance use care. Here are some highlights: Advocacy and Policy: We worked with lawmakers on key legislation to address workforce challenges and substance use, including the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, the PEERS in Medicare Act and the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act.

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Department of Psychiatry News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.

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