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The Whispered Rules of Belonging: How Counseling Education Tried to Silence Me

Mad in America

I entered my counseling graduate program full of hope. I thought I was stepping into a space of healing, one where I could learn how to support others through pain, trauma, and transformation. I didn’t expect to find myself shrinking just to survive. The first time I was called “articulate” in class, I knew what it meant. It was said with a smile, meant as a compliment, but there was a pause behind it.

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Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way

The Mental Elf

Rena Gatzounis blogs about a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality treatments for mental health disorders. The post Immersive virtual reality for the treatment of mental health disorders: anxiety leads the way appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The impact of economic crisis on the mental health of children and adolescents: a systematic review

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 4 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Rita Feghali, Charline El-Hachem, Georges Bakhos, Myriam Zarzour, Rami Bou Khalil

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The Psychiatric Pipeline in Review: Quarter 2, 2025

Psychiatric Times

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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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What Is High-Functioning Depression and Are You Missing the Signs?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Not all depression looks the same. Some people appear successful, outgoing, and productive, yet silently struggle with persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or self-doubt. This is often referred to as high-functioning depression , a form of depression that flies under the radar because those experiencing it can still manage daily responsibilities.

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7 surprising strengths of people who’ve had childhood trauma

Dr. Christianheim Preventative Mental Health

As a psychiatrist working with people who have experienced childhood trauma, I often focus on a person’s strengths. Trauma, because it happened in the past, can’t be ‘fixed’ but it can be processed and laid to rest. The brain adapts to find an advantage, a useful edge from almost every experience. It learns to be better. Overcoming adversity is the mechanism of survival.

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Are You Ready for the Southern California Psychiatry Conference?

Psychiatric Times

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“I Made it Through the Horrors of Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal” A Conversation with Comedian Dex Carrington

Mad in America

J ørgen Kjønø, whose stage name is Dex Carrington, is a Norwegian-American stand-up comedian based in Oslo, Norway. He is also an actor, host of the Truth Train podcast, and former travel show host who gained international recognition as the host of Dexpedition , which aired on MTV in over 30 countries. Today, he joins us on the Mad In America podcast to talk about his experience with Lyrica and Zyprexa, including a five-and-a-half-year taper after 10 years on the drugs.

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Why Reproducible fMRI Is the Key to the Future of Mental Health

Child Mind Intitute

In a wide-ranging conversation with Peter Bandettini on the Neurosalience podcast, Michael P. Milham, MD, PhD shares a vision for how brain imaging can move from exploratory research into real-world clinical impact. Dr. Milham, Chief Science Officer at the Child Mind Institute, describes the need for large-scale, open-access neuroimaging data, like those pioneered in the ADHD-200 and Healthy Brain Network initiatives, to capture the true diversity of the human brain.

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What does the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey tell us about the nation’s mental health?

Centre for Mental Health

The biggest national survey of mental health among adults living in England reported its first set of results in June. With historical data going back to 2000, the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey (APMS) provides the most accurate and widely used source of reliable data on the mental health of people aged over 16. And as there was almost a decade between this year’s data (for 2023/24) and the last time the survey was carried out (2014), these results provide the first comprehensive picture of

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Exploring NMDA Antagonists for MDD

Psychiatric Times

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Teen drug use today, mental health struggles tomorrow? What the evidence says

The Mental Elf

Ian Hamilton unpacks a new study revealing how teenage substance use can pave the way to serious mental health struggles later in life. A clear warning: early use today could mean bigger problems tomorrow. The post Teen drug use today, mental health struggles tomorrow? What the evidence says appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Beyond the Human Touch: A Critical Review of the Promise and Challenges of Animal- and Robot-Assisted Therapy in Loneliness and Mental Healthcare

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 7 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Lindsey Bertin, Jeffrey S.

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5 Mental Mistakes That Keep You Anxious (And How to Break Free)

The Anxiety Guy

Anxiety is relentless not just in how it feels, but in how it thinks. That is why I felt I needed to make this podcast today on the mental mistakes that keep you anxious. Enjoy, and I hope it provides relief for you and those that need it: So many anxiety sufferers tell me, “Dennis, I know I want to get better, but I keep falling into the same patterns.

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TSND-201 Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation From FDA for PTSD

Psychiatric Times

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Searching, unpacking and naming research into subjective experiences: the SUNRISE study. A new dawn for subjective experiences research

The Mental Elf

How do we include people’s real experiences of depression, anxiety and psychosis in research? The SUNRISE project explores why subjective experiences remain undervalued, how we might integrate them more fully, and what this means for mental health science. Join the conversation and complete the survey. The post Searching, unpacking and naming research into subjective experiences: the SUNRISE study.

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Eldest Daughter Syndrome: How Being the Oldest Affects Mental Health

Zencare

Published on July 7, 2025 by Zencare Team. What is eldest daughter syndrome? It’s the quiet, relentless pressure that builds when you're the oldest girl in the family, the one who always has to hold it together. Eldest daughter syndrome isn’t an official diagnosis, but it describes a real, often invisible emotional load. These daughters become the go-to fixers, caregivers, and peacemakers from a young age.

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Best Therapist Near Me: Top 5 Tips to Narrow Down Your Search

Lightwork

Finding the right therapist is a crucial step in your mental health journey. When you search for a “therapist near me” or “best counselors near me,” you’re taking a powerful step toward personal growth and emotional well-being. Your search for the perfect ‘therapist near me’ requires careful consideration. Think of it like finding a trusted confidant who not only understands your unique challenges but also possesses the professional expertise to guide yo

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sNDA Submitted: Lumateperone for the Prevention of Relapse in Schizophrenia

Psychiatric Times

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Psychedelics and mental health: Can the field deliver on its promise?

The Mental Elf

Experts from across clinical trials, psychotherapy and regulation have been reflecting on the big challenges facing the field of psychedelics and mental health, following a late 2024 webinar hosted by IAMHRF. This new commentary explores where psychedelic mental health treatments might be heading and what needs to happen next. The post Psychedelics and mental health: Can the field deliver on its promise?

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CBS Mornings: Keep Your Kids Busy While Building Healthy Habits

Child Mind Intitute

In this CBS Mornings interview, Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, highlights the importance of keeping a consistent routine during the summer to support children’s mental well-being, especially for those facing mental health challenges. He explains that structure helps children feel more organized and less anxious, suggesting parents establish regular schedules for activities like playtime and bedtime.

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Who Is a Good Candidate for TMS Therapy?

Montana Psychiatry

In Montana, especially in places like Billings and Bozeman, many people deal with mental health struggles. Finding the right help can be hard, especially if depression or anxiety doesn’t get better with regular treatments. For those who have tried other options without success, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a newer choice that might help.

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Using Serum Drug Levels

Psychiatric Times

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Adolescent mental health policy: A reflection on policy gaps and urgent needs in Indonesia

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 6 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Yuni Nur Rohman, Berlima Pasaribu, Anne Hafina Adiwinata, Ipah Saripah, Eka Sakti Yudha

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Inequity in action: why minoritised ethnic patients are more often rapidly tranquilised and what needs to change

The Mental Elf

New evidence reveals that rapid tranquilisation is disproportionately used on minoritised ethnic patients in hospitals. Beyond the statistics, how do we create fair, compassionate, and equitable care? The post Inequity in action: why minoritised ethnic patients are more often rapidly tranquilised and what needs to change appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recovery

Global News - Mental Health News

A Regina man has launched an app ready for download called AlchemistOne. It aims to help people through their journey in battling addictions and mental health barriers.

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Gerald Maguire, MD, Provides Tips for Differentiating Bipolar Depression From MDD

Psychiatric Times

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Cooking Therapists Bring Clients to the Kitchen

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Mental health professionals are meeting clients in the kitchen to harness the therapeutic powers of cooking.

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Feeling mental exhaustion? These two areas of the brain may control whether people give up or persevere

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

When you're mentally exhausted, your brain might be doing more behind the scenes than you think. In a new study using functional MRI, researchers uncovered two key brain regions that activate when people feel cognitively fatigued—regions that appear to weigh the cost of continuing mental effort versus giving up. Surprisingly, participants needed high financial incentives to push through challenging memory tasks, hinting that motivation can override mental fatigue.

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Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms not generally that common, major new study finds

Department of Psychiatry News

The largest review of antidepressant withdrawal studies to date has identified the type and incidence of symptoms experienced by people discontinuing antidepressants, finding most people do not experience severe withdrawal.

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Key Issues in Postpartum Psychiatry at Southern California Conference

Psychiatric Times

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What Do Parents of Students With ADHD or Learning Disorders Need to Know Before Their Kids Go to College?

Child Mind Intitute

The transition from high school to college is among the most challenging transitions for many students, but it’s even harder for those with ADHD and learning disorders. And it can be particularly hard for their parents — who may have spent years helping them, shuttling them to appointments, reminding them to take their meds, and advocating on their behalf — to let them go.

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Cannabis and Suicide Risk in First-Episode Psychosis: Mechanisms, Interactions, and Intervention Strategies

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 10 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Valerio Ricci, Alessandro Sarni, Marialuiga Barresi, Lorenzo Remondino, Giovanni Martinotti, Giuseppe Maina

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Therapy Shorts 13: Narcissism Was the Symptom — Codependency Is the Cause

The Online Therapist

This week is about Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse. These posts, published twice per week with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.

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Clinicians’ Experience with ADHD Treatments

Psychiatric Times

Panelists discuss how viloxazine fits into both pediatric and adult ADHD treatment plans, especially as a non-stimulant option for patients with complex cases or concerns about stimulant side effects, while emphasizing flexible dosing and caregiver involvement.

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What to Do if You Worry Too Much

Love & Life Toolbox

Worry is a normal emotion that can serve you, signaling there is something that needs your attention. But being worried so frequently that it becomes a constant stress impacting you emotionally, relationally and/or physically, suggests a closer look. Key Takeaways Chronic worry can stem from deeper emotional patterns, not just day-to-day stress. Exploring your core belief systems helps uncover the roots of anxious thinking.