Mad in America
APRIL 18, 2025
I remember the moment the psychiatrist handed me the script. It was not a dramatic moment. No shouting, no crying. Just a quiet, firm assertion that if I didnt take the medication, I would not get better. Paroxetine, 20 mg. “Youre highly anxious,” she said. “This will help regulate the serotonin levels in your brain. Youll think more clearly.” The irony?
NPR - Mental Health
APRIL 18, 2025
Afruca tangeri ) lives along the Atlantic coast, from Portugal in southwestern Europe to Angola in western Africa. Male crabs have one small claw and one big claw that they use in their dances to attract a mate.'/> The male European fiddler crab attracts his mate by performing a courtship dance. New research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology says that dance isn't just notable for its visuals it's notable for its vibrations, too.
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Critical Psychiatry
APRIL 18, 2025
Ive mentioned the 1996 article by David Kaiser Against biologic psychiatry in a previous post. He described why he found it increasingly difficult for him as a psychiatrist to identify with his profession. Biologic psychiatry seems to have become even more dominant since then with the increasing overmedicalisation of psychiatry (see eg. previous post ) and fragmentation and dysfunction of services (see eg. another previous post ).
Psychiatric Times
APRIL 15, 2025
Take a look at the differentiation between prodrome and attenuated psychosis, along with cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia.
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Mad in America
APRIL 14, 2025
In a new study , researchers question the long-term use of antidepressants, given that clinical trials of the drugs typically last eight weeks. Substantial discordance exists between the typical 8-week duration of clinical trials and the median 5-year real-world use of antidepressants, they write. According to the researchers, this is especially problematic because those trials also fail in other ways, including using nonstandard measures, unblinding, and not assessing withdrawal and adverse eff
The New York Times -- Mental Health
APRIL 15, 2025
In the first clinical trial of its kind, an A.I. chatbot eased mental health symptoms among participants. The technology may someday help solve the provider shortage.
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Very Well Mind
APRIL 16, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by big tasks? Task snacking involves breaking them down into bite-sized chunks that are easier to manage. Heres how to get started with it.
Mad in America
APRIL 15, 2025
S outh Korea is often celebrated for its remarkable economic growth, technological advancement, and cultural exports like K-pop and Korean dramas. But beneath this shiny surface lies a mounting crisis: South Korea consistently ranks among the highest in the world for suicide, and its people are turning to psychiatric drugs in record numbers. As a Doctor of Korean Medicine who helps patients taper off long-term psychotropic medication, I see the cracks in the system every daypatients who were pla
The New York Times -- Mental Health
APRIL 12, 2025
Wild stock market swings and rising recession fears have put Americans on edge. Here are strategies to lower the angst.
Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
APRIL 14, 2025
A new study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalizing behavior.
Very Well Mind
APRIL 17, 2025
Blue Zone regions offer us valuable insight into the kind of lifestyles that support healthy aging and longevity. Learn their secrets for living a happier and longer life.
Mad in America
APRIL 17, 2025
W e have all been therejolted awake by a nightmare of being exposed, trapped, or chased. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these nocturnal disturbances spiked globally. People dreamed of tidal waves, crumbling cities, and faceless threats. Similar upticks in disturbing dreams were reported in other turbulent times, such as wars, natural disasters, and personal crises.
The New York Times -- Mental Health
APRIL 17, 2025
For people who identify with rejection sensitive dysphoria, perceived criticism can be overwhelming.
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
APRIL 18, 2025
2025 APS Janet Taylor Spence Award recipient Juan Del Toro is an assistant professor and developmental psychologist at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on how socialization, discrimination, and identity shape development across the lifespan. Learn more about Del Toro and the six other Spence Award recipients. Asking questions from an early age Juan Del Toro On a personal note, I grew up identifying as low income, Brown, and gay.
Psychiatric Times
APRIL 17, 2025
A pioneer in cognitive behavior therapy shares his thoughts on a 50-year-long career.
Mad in America
APRIL 13, 2025
From The New York Times : “From 2012 to 2022, the total number of prescriptions for stimulants to treat A.D.H.D. increased in the United States by 58 percent. Although the prescription rate is highest among boys ages 10 to 14, the real growth market today for stimulant medication is adults. In 2012, Americans in their 30s were issued five million prescriptions for stimulants to treat A.D.H.D.; a decade later, that figure had more than tripled, rising to 18 million.
The New York Times -- Mental Health
APRIL 18, 2025
Millions of people compulsively pick their skin or pull their hair. Social media is helping some of them to recover.
Sanity Daily
APRIL 15, 2025
If you are someone searching for reasons to stay alive, let me share 50 reasons for you to hold on. I agree it is tough. I know how hard it must be for you, or else you would not have ended up reading this blog. Since you have stopped by my post, I will make sure I try to give you enough reasons to hold on for a little longer. When we talk or think about ending our life, it is not our life we are tired of; we are tired of our existence, the never-ending problems, pain, and the suffering attached
Psychiatric Times
APRIL 18, 2025
Research has found a higher rate of female physician suicide. One of the investigators shares more details.
Mad in America
APRIL 17, 2025
From KFF Health News: “ Overcome by worries, Lynette Isbell dialed a mental health hotline in April 2022. She wanted to talk to someone about her midlife troubles: divorce, an empty nest, and the demands of caring for aging parents with dementia. I did not want to keep burdening my family and friends with my problems, Isbell said. But she didnt find the sympathetic ear she was hoping for on the other end.
The New York Times -- Mental Health
APRIL 14, 2025
Andrew Buen was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in February in the 2022 killing of Christian Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis on a mountain road.
Chipur
APRIL 16, 2025
Feeling feckless after another bad choice, you scold yourself: Why do you always screw things up? Go easy, its common in our neck of the woods. Take a few minutes and consider these 10 ways to manage poor judgement and decision-making. The post 10 ways to manage poor judgment and decision-making appeared first on Chipur.
Very Well Mind
APRIL 14, 2025
It's easier to type than to use your voice, but how to tell the difference? We walk through when it's appropriate to text, when to call, and how to learn the difference.
Mad in America
APRIL 18, 2025
Psychiatry is an atheists prayer, absolving the faithful of human desire It is miracle cures, sinners who have lost their way, and a holy book written by instruments of the almighty It is old white men in sports blazers, cross-legged in leather wingback chairs, casting out demons with prescription pads and Eve and her hysteria, punished for knowing too much, baptized in serotonin It is chemically-induced exorcisms, electric shocks in place of fire and brimstone It is redemption stories of the br
Psychiatric Times
APRIL 18, 2025
At this time of great importance for religion, we see an increase in political anxiety.
The Anxiety Guy
APRIL 14, 2025
Uncover the silent side of anxiety emotional shutdown and anxiety and learn why your nervous system may be in a state of hypoarousal. Discover how to heal from this disconnect and start reconnecting with yourself today, enjoy the episode! When we think about anxiety, most of us imagine racing thoughts, a pounding heart, restlessness, or panic. But what if your anxiety feels more like nothing?
Association for Psychological Science (APS)
APRIL 17, 2025
Scientific credibility depends on valid research. But with growing concerns about replication failures and questionable research practices, how can scientists ensure their findings stand up to scrutiny? In this episode, Under the Cortex explores the VALID checklist, a newly developed tool that helps researchers systematically assess the quality of their studies. zge Grcanl Fischer Baum speaks with Susanne Kerschbaumer from the University of Vienna and asks how the checklist offers tailored guida
ADDitude
APRIL 17, 2025
April 18, 2025 Deficits in working memory, response inhibition, and processing speed are present not only in individuals with ADHD but also in their family members without the condition, according to a new study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science that suggests these shared cognitive deficits may be “endophenotypes,” or measurable genetic traits that essentially act as biomarkers for ADHD. 1 The multilevel meta-analysis found that “unaffected first-
Psychiatric Times
APRIL 15, 2025
The Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder has now demonstrated promise for reducing depressive symptoms of bipolar I disorder in an open-label feasibility and safety trial.
Very Well Mind
APRIL 14, 2025
Air hunger, or difficulty breathing, is a distressing but common symptom of anxiety and panic attacks. Learning how to deal with this issue can greatly improve how you manage anxiety.
Psychiatry Online
APRIL 18, 2025
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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily
APRIL 16, 2025
A new study suggests that climate trauma -- such as experiencing a devastating wildfire -- can have lasting effects on cognitive function.
Psychiatric Times
APRIL 14, 2025
Here's what patients should know about Cobenfy for the treatment of schizophrenia.
The Mental Elf
APRIL 14, 2025
Alice Dawson and Emma Cormack evaluate an umbrella review on trauma-informed clinical practice in forensic youth settings, which finds that trauma-specific treatments show promise, but they need to be supported by trauma-informed organisations. The post Trauma-informed practice in youth justice appeared first on National Elf Service.
Therapy for Black Girls
APRIL 16, 2025
Driving and getting your license is generally considered a milestone achievement of adolescence and early adulthood but for many the prospect of driving can lead to anxiety. This was the case for our first guest today, Hey Fran Hey. Fran is a wellness advocate, influencer, and most famously co-host of The Friend Zone podcast. In a recent episode she opened up about her struggles with getting her license and learning how to drive as an adult.
Centre for Mental Health
APRIL 14, 2025
Our social security system is one of the foundations of the UK welfare state alongside education, health and social care. It provides a financial safety net for citizens who cannot make ends meet, for example due to being unable to work, being disabled, or being a carer. Recent UK Government announcements relating to social security have caused serious concern about their effects on many thousands of peoples financial wellbeing.
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