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A Love Letter to the Mad

Mad in America

I write this as I have been manic for 6 weeks. 6 weeks where no one has suggested I be hospitalized. 6 weeks where I have experienced tremendous healing, letting go of fear and replacing it with love. Frankly, its been the best 6 weeks of my life, as I have stepped into being me. And now, we are hours away from the Hope Moon (maybe youve heard it as the blood moon).

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In Schizophrenia, Nicotine Enhances Cognitive Performance by Improving Brain Network Function

Psychiatric Times

The prevalence of tobacco use in schizophrenia is over 60%3 times that of the general population. However, the reason for the high prevalence of tobacco use in schizophrenia remains largely unknown.

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First therapy chatbot trial shows AI can provide 'gold-standard' care

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

Researchers conducted the first clinical trial of an AI-powered therapy chatbot and found that, on average, people with diagnosed mental disorders experienced clinically significant improvements in their symptoms over eight weeks, according to new results. Users engaged with the software, known as Therabot, through a smartphone app and reported that interactions were comparable to working with a mental-health professional.

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The Humanist Who Writes About Religion: A Relational Dialogue With H. Steven Moffic, MD

Psychiatric Times

A social psychiatrist who stays on the ethical way.

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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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This Therapist-Approved Motivation Hack Will Help You Get Your Goals Back on Track

Very Well Mind

Learn everything you need to know about the punch card trend, a creative and satisfying way to boost motivation and track progress toward personal goals. Heres how to create the cards and why they work so well.

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“What to Expect After Your AuDHD Diagnosis”

ADDitude

I thought I was well prepared for the news because I long suspected I was neurodivergent. Ahead of my evaluation, I devoured countless articles, peer-reviewed studies, and other resources on ADHD and autism. I became laser-focused on the barriers women specifically face in the evaluation process and was determined to advocate for myself. Nevertheless, a mixture of anger, grief, and relief washed over me when I was officially diagnosed.

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Dispelling Misconceptions About High-Functioning Depression 

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Externally, people with high-functioning depression may give the impression of "managing" or "coping" with their symptoms and seem to be fine, even successful. Internally, they may be struggling with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or low motivation. Read this blog to learn more about high-functioning depression.

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Sleep for Positive Mental and Physical Health

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Madness and Sports: Enjoy the Game, But Control the Gaming

Psychiatric Times

Is the real March madness gambling?

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Antidepressant Monotherapy in Bipolar Disorder Boosts Depression Risk

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Spring Cleaning for the Mind: How to Let Go of Mental Clutter

Montana Psychiatry

Springtime in Montana is a breath of fresh airliterally. The sun shines longer, the snow melts, and the mountains start turning green again. Just like we clean out our homes after a long winter, our minds could use a little tidying up too. Mental clutterthose nagging worries, negative thoughts, and self-doubtscan pile up like forgotten boxes in the garage.

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The Untold Story of Migrant Suffering

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression. … Doing something creative and novel can give you a sense of purpose and keep your brain agile. Research suggests you can practice creativity just like any other skill, said Jonathan Schooler , a distinguished professor of psychological and brain sciences at the Univ

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APA’s Government, Policy, and Advocacy Update (April 2025)

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Terese's story

Sane Blog

Having a bipolar episode, is different, in every decade of your life. This is what the psychiatrist told me, when I confessed I was having an affair, had changed my career to being a Landscape Gardener, was organising my divorce, plus a move out of the home my kids and I had lived in with my ex-husband. Really? I said. I thought I was just having a mid-life crisis while being medicated successfully for bipolar disorder?

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Mental Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Amid USAID Funding Withdrawal

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Meg’s Journey with SANE 

Sane Blog

Meg, a proud Aboriginal woman from Exmouth, Western Australia, is a 53-year-old mother of three adult children and has been married for 31 years. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19 while serving in the Australian Army, Megs plans for a 20-year career were cut short by her diagnosis, which led to a medical discharge. Though the setback was a real blow, her fighting spirit kept her going.

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Journal Digest: Parents and Mass Shootings, Disparities in LAI Prescriptions, and More

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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You Can’t Remember Being a Baby for a Reason, New Study Finds

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

… Dr. Simona Ghetti , a professor in the department of psychology at the University of California, Davis, whose research focuses on the development of memory in childhood, acknowledged that while many studies have already demonstrated infants capacity to encode memories, this latest research is unique in that it links memory encoding to hippocampal activation.

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Psychiatric Chronification

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Child Mind Institute Announces Opening of The Geoffrey and Sarah Gund Learning and Diagnostic Center

Child Mind Intitute

New York, NY The Child Mind Institute is proud to announce the opening of the Geoffrey and Sarah Gund Learning and Diagnostic Center. This pioneering new center will set a new standard for addressing learning challenges and accelerate the development and translation of scientific discoveries into evidence-based clinical treatments. The innovative hub operating across the Child Mind Institutes Midtown Manhattan, Harlem, and San Mateo locations is made possible by a transformative $5 million gi

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Get Ready for Psyched Perspectives

Psychiatric Times

Get ready for our new video series, "Psyched Perspectives"!

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Women’s Issues with Sleep: Interview with NOW’s President

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Have you ever tossed and turned at night, unable to fall asleep? Youre not alone! Many people struggle with sleep, but women often face extra challenges.

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Psychiatric Times: An Essential, Practical Publication for Clinicians

Psychiatric Times

After 40 years, Psychiatric Times is still your go-to resource for all things psychiatry. Just ask our Mood Disorders Section Editor.

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What is OCD? Debunking Myths and Revealing Facts

Lightwork

Introduction Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects millions of people worldwide, yet remains one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. It’s not just a quirky personality trait or a preference for organization – Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a complex disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

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Postpartum: The Reality vs The Idealized Narrative

Psychiatric Times

Motherhood: what is truth vs idealized narrative?

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Disappointing Results for Esketamine as an Add-On After Acute Phase

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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You Cannot Stop the Spring

Psychiatric Times

"All redeeming Nature knows, You cannot stop the spring.

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Special Report: Palliative Psychiatry: An Innovative Approach to Caring

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Transcendent Thinking May Boost Teen Brains

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

… These and a succession of other scholars, such as Richard Lerner of Tufts University, William Damon of Stanford and Kurt W. Fischer of Harvard, characterized adolescence as a period of emerging capacities for abstract thinking that, together with heightened social sensitivity and a propensity for strong emotion, enable teenagers to infer overarching principles or hidden personal lessons from specific experiences or events.

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Exploring the Mental Health Toll of the L.A. Wildfires

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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Patience Is a Process, Not a Virtue

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

You had to be really unlucky to be on the China National Highway 110 on August 14, 2010. One of the longest traffic jams on record ensued, ensnaring thousands of vehicles over more than 100 kilometers and lasting more than 10 days. The unluckiest drivers were stuck for five full days. As the days dragged out, vendors popped up along the highway to keep people fed and hydratedoften for a high fee.

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Are We Talking Too Much About Mental Illness?

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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“A bibliometric analysis of 100 most-cited articles on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)”

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 26 March 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Shiva Shanker Reddy Mukku, Veerendra Darshanama, Ajit Bhalchandra Dahale

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Money, Burnout, and Physician Wellness

Psychiatry Online

Psychiatric News, Volume 60, Issue 4 , April 1, 2025 April 30, 2025.

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The edge of knowledge in systematic reviews and meta-analysis

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 26 March 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Masoud Mohammadi

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