Is There Such a Thing as Good Grief?
Psychology Today
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Loss is universal, but there are ways to manage it.
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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
P sychiatry’s serotonin-imbalance theory of depression, long discarded by researchers, was finally flushed down the toilet by psychiatry and the mainstream media in 2022. And psychiatrists’ primary treatments for depression—their so-called “antidepressants”—are now circling the drain. This leads to at least two questions: (1) What model of depression actually fits the facts?
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Understanding Narcissistic Abuse: the ones we need to avoid according to Mental Health Perspective
Harmony United Psychiatric Care
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Grandiose Narcissist The Vulnerable Narcissist Malignant Narcissist The Covert Narcissist The Communal Narcissist The Somatic Narcissist The One to Avoid: The Malignant Narcissist Songs About Narcissistic Abuse Conclusion
Trauma Is the Gateway to Addiction
Roland Bal - Resolving Trauma and PTSD
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Why Addressing Trauma is Paramount I cant stress this enough: Trauma is the Pandemic. Trauma is the gateway to addiction. Trauma is what perpetuates violence, poverty, wars, and ongoing abuse on a micro and macro level. Trauma is often the cause of many of the chronic health issues that plague our societies. Trauma as a Collective Manifestation Trauma and its patterns of reenactment are the cause of the ongoing lies, deceits, struggles of power, destabilization of countries, and mistrust between
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!
First Draft Cover Art
Dr. Deb
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Received the first draft cover art to my next children's book, "Sometimes When I'm Jealous." Always so meaningful and fun to collaborate with my illustrator Kyra Teis.
Celebrating Black History Month
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FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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Irish Psychiatry Says Chemical Imbalance Is a Figure of Speech—So, What Now?
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 10, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Ireland. T he chemical imbalance theory of depression—what was once considered the gold standard reason for why people take antidepressants—was, apparently, “a figure of speech.” This gobsmacking admission from The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland appeared on its website in what seems to be relatively new content to reflect the long-known reality: there is not, nor has there ever been, any scientific
Depression as a Loss of Heart
Lawyers with Depression
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
This article was written by John Welwood, an American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist , teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts. He died in 2019. He wrote eight books, includingChallenge of the Heart(1985),Journey of the Heart(1990), andLove and Awakening(1996). Trained in existential psychology , Welwood earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Chicago.
Antidepressant Use Linked to Sexual Dysfunction, Why Aren’t Prescribers Discussing It?
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness surrounding the adverse long-term effects of antidepressants, particularly concerning treatment-emergent sexual dysfunction (TESD). A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports sheds light on this issue, offering insights from patients diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have experienced antidepressant treatment.
Is Madness an Evolved Signal? Justin Garson on Strategy Versus Dysfunction
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
J ustin Garson is a Professor of Philosophy at Hunter College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York, and a contributor for Psychology Today and Aeon. He writes on the philosophy of madness, the evolution of the mind and purpose in nature. His most recent book is Madness: A Philosophical Exploration , published by Oxford University Press in 2022.
Modern Culture Is Traumatizing and NOT Normal | Gabor Maté, MD
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
From Commune : “In this society, there’s an assumption which shows up in how we talk about things. So when somebody does something selfish or greedy, what do we say: ‘Oh, that’s just human nature.’ But there’s an assumption in that about human nature. Interestingly enough, it’s rarely the case that somebody does something generous or kind or supportive, that people say, ‘Oh that’s just human nature.
Mental Health Patients ‘Raped and Sexually Assaulted’ as NHS Abuse Scandal Revealed
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
From The Independent : “Tens of thousands of sexual assaults and incidents have been reported in NHS -run mental health hospitals as a ‘national scandal ‘ of sexual abuse of patients on psychiatric wards can be revealed. Almost 20,000 reports of sexual incidents in the last five years have been made in more than half of NHS mental health trusts , according to exclusive data uncovered in a joint investigation and podcast by The Independent and Sky News.
The “Madness” of Inpatient Psychiatry
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
I npatient psychiatry is not a place of psychological healing; it is devoid of compassion and full of human rights abuses. Those trapped there due to their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are controlled by pharmaceutical Americans and their cultish mindset hailing drugs at the expense of everything else. The conditions are prison-like, human rights nonexistent, and intimate friendships banned.
The Psychiatrist Who Got Hooked on Antidepressants — Now, He Helps Others to Quit
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
From The Times : “In 2019 Horowitz and Professor David Taylor, the director of pharmacy and pathology at the Maudsley Hospital in London (who went through his own ‘strange and frightening and torturous’ withdrawal), co-authored an article in the Lancet Psychiatry journal arguing that tapering should happen far more slowly than official guidelines suggested.
Benzodiazepines in Canada: Is a Withdrawal Crisis Looming?
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Marnie Wedlake, PhD, RP, Mad in Canada’s founding publisher. This piece first appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in Canada. O n February 16 th , CBC News published an online article: ‘ Quebec doctors to face increased scrutiny for overprescription of anti-anxiety medication’. Clearly a commentary on the subject of Cauchemar sur ordonnance, this piece names “misuse of benzodiazepines [as a] concern in Quebec”.
As a Psychologist, I’ve Seen Many Children Misdiagnosed as Autistic—It’s a Clinical Catastrophe
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Editor’s Note: This blog is also being published on our affiliate site, Mad in the UK. T he one-size-fits-all autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, as configured in the Revised Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM- 5-TR), is a clinical catastrophe. Well-meaning child practitioners who take the current DSM autism criteria at face value likely assume that the widely-used ASD diagnosis provides them with understanding of and insight into children’s dev
The Dangers of Curiosity in the Mental Health Field and the Family System
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
From Daniel Mackler : “I became a psychotherapist and I became really deeply involved in the mental health field. I started reading scientific literature of psychology, of psychiatry, the psychology of mental illness (so-called mental illness), of diagnosis, of the use of medications. however what I realized. was so much of it was not science at all, it was b t, it was full of holes.
Trauma and Resources Within Social Context
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
W hat does it mean when certain symptoms keep repeatedly emerging? What does it mean when a certain traumatic experience plays over and over again in someone’s life and causes problems and suffering? There is a lot of talk of trauma these days. However, what is often less addressed is the process that accompanies it, the social context within which it happens and resources.
I Heard Some Voices and They Were Magnificent
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
S omeone asked me the other day: but what has changed in terms of psychiatric treatment in twenty years? I can reflect on this question because I have been dealing with the psychiatric system for a long time. I got my first psychosis twenty years ago, and they came back every couple of years until two and a half years ago, when I finally met a brilliant psychiatrist who found me a medication that seems to keep me stable, without any side-effects.
The Integration of Peer Support Principles in Community Mental Health Policy and Practice: Toward Epistemic Humility
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
I t is well-known that the mental health system has its fractures and inadequacies. This was true before COVID-19 and grew markedly when the virus took over and drained already-exhausted health care organizations. To resolve some of these decades-long disruptions and to attend to health care disparities, progressive mental health agencies have been pushing for more equitable and inclusive approaches to mental wellness.
The Psychiatric Peddlers in Your Schools
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
A s a teacher in the public school system I encountered the following kind of student in each of my classes. They were usually wont to ignore my instructions; they would lose their notebook or writing utensil; fail to complete their classwork and forget their unattempted homework at home; avoid beginning any task I gave them by concocting a much more urgent assignment for themselves like needing to organize all the papers in their bag; and they’d space out on a window or painting, or more often
Despite Safety Risks, Prescribers Receive Little Guidance of Monitoring Antipsychotic Clozapine
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic that is often used as a last resort to treat schizophrenia that has not been responsive to other drugs, also known as “treatment-resistant schizophrenia” (TRS), due to its adverse side effects, some of which are life-threatening. A new review published in CNS Drugs analyzes the current available treatment guidelines for monitoring the potential negative side effects of clozapine.
Taking Prozac During Pregnancy Can Affect Fetal Brain Development: Study
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
From New York Post : “Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child’s brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. The research, published Friday in the journal Nature Communications , is said to be the first study to provide evidence of the direct impact of serotonin, a feel-good hormone, on the fetal development of the prefrontal cortex, a key part of the brain. ‘While it is known tha
Prison Is Even Worse When You Have a Disability Like Autism
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
From The Marshall Project : “The prison environment—with its loud, unpredictable noises, bright lights, unpleasant odors, complicated social dynamics and often byzantine bureaucracy—would be difficult for anyone to navigate, but experts say that it’s particularly challenging for autistic people and people with similar disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act—signed into law 30 years ago this summer—mandates that people with physical and developmental disorders receive equal acces
The Trauma of Psychosis: My “Bipolar” Journey
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
I wanted to share my story here as I think it may help move the conversation forward about understanding bipolar treatment, antipsychotics, and akathisia. I tell this story through the lens of akathisia (and a similar condition known as restless leg syndrome or RLS) since it was an early indicator for me that while I was being treated for the typical symptoms of bipolar, I was actually dealing with trauma.
‘We Hold You Sacred’: Fighting the Opioid Crisis in the Cherokee Nation
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
From The Guardian : “In 2017, the Cherokee Nation became the first tribe to file a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for promoting the flow of prescription opioids into its community. The lawsuit, which was settled in 2021 with a $75m payout to the Cherokee Nation, alleged that in just one year, nearly 800kg of opioids – enough for almost 10m pills at oxycodone’s highest strength – were distributed within the reservation.
Mental Health Advance Choice Documents ‘Would Reduce Sectioning’
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
From The Guardian : “Fewer people with ‘mental illnesses’ would endure the trauma of being sectioned if advance choice documents – setting out a treatment plan while they are well – were included in Mental Health Act reforms, a leading psychiatrist has said. Advance choice documents are the only proven way to reduce the number of people detained under the Mental Health Act in England and Wales, which is one of the reforms’ core objectives, said Dr Lade Smith, the president of t
Moving From Crisis Response to Crisis Prevention in U.S. Mental Health Systems
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
From STAT : “Neither mental health nor policing can be fixed by simply pouring more money into business as usual. To improve either will require building non-police crisis response systems while also reconceptualizing community-based systems for mental health. Several major U.S. cities , including New York City , Atlanta , San Francisco , Albuquerque , and Denver , have been engaging in the first part of this work by launching or expanding programs to send mental health responders
The Mothers Fighting a Scandal Bigger Than Thalidomide: ‘We Were Told the Medication Was Safe’
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
From The Guardian : “In 2009, Emma Murphy took a phone call from her sister that changed her life. ‘At first, I couldn’t make out what she was saying; she was crying so much,’ Murphy says. ‘All I could hear was “Epilim.”‘ This was a brand name for sodium valproate, the medication Murphy had been taking since she was 12 to manage her epilepsy.
Call for Intervention in Case of Boy Left in Windowless Irish Hospital Room for 56 Days
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
From RTÉ : “[Irish] Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been urged to intervene in the case of a 14-year-old boy who has been left in a windowless room off a hospital emergency department in Co Kerry for the last 56 days. The child is among those impacted by failings in the North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), with the HSE last year apologising for deficits in care he received, including the inappropriate prescribing of heavy anti-psychotic medication.
The degree of love: Six semesters and the Convocation Day by Navratra
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
What if couples celebrate pose day instead of rose day? Teaching each other how to stand in front of the camera could be the best way to show love, most of the loyal but dumb people (like me) in this world fall in depression (instead of love) when their partners ask them to make a romantic gesture and……you know what happens… … after seeing our hilarious or horrible pictures our partners think, “Is this witch that fairy I fell for?!
The degree of love: Six semesters and the Convocation Day by Navrata
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
What if couples celebrate pose day instead of rose day? Teaching each other how to stand in front of the camera could be the best way to show love, most of the loyal but dumb people (like me) in this world fall in depression (instead of love) when their partners ask them to make a romantic gesture and……you know what happens… … after seeing our hilarious or horrible pictures our partners think, “Is this witch that fairy I fell for?!
A Mad Poem about Mad Poetry (by a Mad Poet)
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Verse! Wild! Let it be wild and uncontrolled! Consider not whether it passes muster In the logic-schools, Or marks time with the monotonous regularity Of clopping hooves of horses on parade, Or, God forbid, it RHYMES, Like men in olden times, But sing as wild and mystical As the sybil at Cumae! Pluck down “whirling words” from some madding love divine Up there in the farthest reaches of high heaven!
Enlarging the Treatment Lens for Postpartum Depression
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
T he specter of postpartum depression (PPD) has haunted me from the time I was a little girl. When my baby-sister was born in 1959, my mother struggled to manage her life taking care of three young children along with a newborn. I was too young to remember what her struggles may have been, but my father’s records revealed a lot about her condition at the time.
How Psychiatrists Responded to the Launch of Our New ECT Survey
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Joys of Announcing a Survey Launch on Social Media O nline surveys are increasingly being used as a legitimate research tool. This article discusses their strengths and weaknesses. It was prompted, in part, by events on social media last month. On January 17 th three ECT recipients and three psychologists, including myself, launched the first-ever international online survey for ECT recipients and their families , 1 which will be open for at least three more months.
How the Medical Profession Pathologizes Emotions and the Damage to Patients
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Disclaimer: some doctors have excellent bedside manner and a deep and compassionate understanding of the body’s physical responses to emotions. They take care to understand their patients’ life experiences and to look beyond the purely physical. While these doctors make a point of not pathologizing anxious patients, this article is about those doctors who are lacking in this department and who, therefore, cause patients to feel invalidated.
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