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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

T here’s a myth still floating around in therapy rooms: that we, as clinicians, should remain politically neutral. That talking about politics is “biased,” “inappropriate,” or “outside the scope of practice.” That myth is not only outdated — it’s dangerous. Because in 2025, politics is personal. It’s in the couple fighting over whether their kid deserves access to gender-affirming care.

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FDA Officially Eliminates Clozapine REMS

Psychiatric Times

The FDA's removal of clozapine REMS enhances access to treatment, while new educational initiatives empower clinicians to improve patient care.

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Stuck on antidepressants

Critical Psychiatry

A Sunday Times investigation found that a quarter of women in their fifties and sixties take antidepressants, and 15% of women over 50 have been on them for longer than five years (see article ). As the article also says, some people on antidepressants also experience emotional blunting and difficult withdrawal symptoms. James Davies, who I have mentioned before (see eg. previous post ), is quoted as saying, “[T]he evidence base [for antidepressants] suggests they’re no more effective than place

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From Psychiatrist to Pioneer: The Reason Why I Opened an Urgent Care for Mental Health

Psychiatric Times

According to this pioneer, mental health professionals should embrace a new mindset: to consider how to can apply expertise not only within the confines of the exam room, but in boardrooms, in startups, in classrooms, and in community centers.

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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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Overcoming Hypochondria: How to Heal Health Anxiety For Good

The Anxiety Guy

If you’ve been wondering how to heal health anxiety and finally stop fearing every anxiety symptom, this episode is your starting point. Enjoy the podcast! Health anxiety, often mislabeled as hypochondria, isn’t just about your body. It’s about an overprotective part of your subconscious that’s working overtime to keep you safe, even when there’s no real danger.

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30 Reminders That It’s OK to Laugh About Your ADHD

ADDitude

“I think the scariest person in the world is the person with no sense of humor.” — Michael J. Fox We agree. In a world where it’s far too easy to leave a steaming coffee cup on your car roof or to stash your cell phone in the refrigerator crisper, you could spend all day, every day beating yourself up for your ADHD-fueled mistakes. Or you could choose to laugh — and then move on.

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How to Maintain Mental Health When Coming Out: Coping with Anxiety and Family Reactions

Zencare

Published on June 16, 2025 by Zencare Team. Written by Shereen Mohsen, Psy.D. at Relucent Psychology Group. Hey, so coming out — it's a big deal, right? It's like saying, "This is who I am," and that can be really awesome. It can make you feel more connected to yourself and others. But, let's be honest, it can also be a little scary. You might be worried about what people will think, especially your family or close friends.

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Challenges in Diagnosing ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Panelists discuss how diagnostic challenges include ensuring symptoms are developmentally appropriate, distinguishing ADHD from other conditions like depression and anxiety, and using tools like Vanderbilt and Connors scales to assess symptoms across multiple settings.

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Screen Time and Summer

Child Mind Intitute

As we welcome the more relaxed days of summer, all that unstructured time creates new worry for parents. Will the kids expect to log a lot more hours playing Minecraft or going down a TikTok rabbit hole? And will the household turn into a war zone over screen time? To make sure that doesn’t happen, it’s important to step back and assess your approach to your kids’ tech use.

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Impact of ADHD on Patient’s Quality of Life

Psychiatric Times

Panelists discuss how ADHD diagnosis impacts families through stress and challenges but can also provide relief and understanding, while addressing quality of life effects including academic performance, family functioning, driving safety, and the need for structure and routine management.

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Inclusive Healing: The Power of LGBTQ Therapy

Clear Behavioral Health

Since our inception, Clear Behavioral Health in Los Angeles, CA has committed to meeting the specific needs of the LGBTQIA+ community in California. Beyond traditional therapy, Clear recognizes and works to address the multifaceted challenges faced by those in the LGBTQIA+ community, including issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, substance abuse, and lack of adequate support systems.

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Emotional Hangovers Can Sneak Up on You—Why They Happen and How to Cope

Very Well Mind

Feeling sad or burnt out after socializing can be confusing. Learn why emotional hangovers happen, how to prevent them, and how to deal with them when they occur.

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Single psilocybin trip delivers two years of depression relief for cancer patients

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, might just revolutionize how depression and anxiety are treated in cancer patients. In a groundbreaking trial, a single dose combined with therapy significantly reduced emotional suffering, and these effects often lasted over two years. As follow-up studies expand the research to multiple doses and larger samples, scientists are eyeing a possible new standard of care that merges psychedelics with psychological support.

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Introduction to Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents Training (IPT-A)

International Society for Interpersonal Psychother

Dates: 📅 September 14 (Sunday) & 15 (Monday), 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST (each day) 🖥️ Modality: Online training via Zoom About This Training The ISIPT Special Interest Group (SIG) for Adolescents is pleased to offer an 8-hour introductory training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A). This training counts toward 8 of the 16 required hours for certification as an IPT therapist with a specialization in working with adolescents.

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Your brain has a hidden beat — and smarter minds sync to it

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

When we focus, switch tasks, or face tough mental challenges, the brain starts to sync its internal rhythms, especially in the midfrontal region. A new study has found that smarter individuals show more precise and flexible coordination of slow theta waves during key decision-making moments. Using EEG recordings and cognitive testing, researchers discovered that it s not constant brainwave synchronization that matters most, but the brain s ability to dynamically adapt its rhythms like a well-tun

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Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health

Psychiatric Times

Let's explore the evolving role of fathers, societal shifts, and the impact of gaming on male identity and mental health.

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5 trucos de longevidad para gente ocupada

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Pedimos a los expertos que nos compartieran qué hábitos diarios parecen aportar los mayores beneficios para vivir más y mejor sin exigir mucho.

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If You Were a Cookie, What Kind Would You Be?

Psychiatric Times

"As my daughter and I rehearse for the interview, I assure her no one asked me the cookie question.

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Risperidone-induced priapism in a middle-aged adult: Preventive considerations

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

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Doctor Who Gave Matthew Perry Ketamine Will Plead Guilty, U.S. Says

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, an urgent care clinic operator in the Los Angeles area, could face up to 40 years in prison in connection with the actor’s 2023 death.

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Pediatric Deaths From Firearms

Real Psychiatry

If American society every becomes rational for any sustained period in the future – everyone living in the current epoch will be mocked. We will be mocked for the absurd and obvious inconsistencies in society almost entirely driven by politics. Guns, abortion, the discrimination and scapegoating of small segments of society, persistent racism, misogyny, a lack of concern for the disabled and disadvantaged, and a total lack of concern for the planet.

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El médico que administró ketamina a Matthew Perry se declarará culpable, según documentos judiciales

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Salvador Plasencia, operador de una clínica de atención urgente en la zona de Los Ángeles, podría enfrentarse a una pena de hasta 40 años de prisión en relación con la muerte del actor en 2023.

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