Psychology Today

JUNE 14, 2024

Men face unique obstacles to getting care for mental health, but there are ways to help.

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A new study published in Psychiatry Research finds that alprazolam, commonly sold as Xanax, is linked to an increased risk of suicidal events. In fact, all of the benzodiazepines examined in the current research, including diazepam (often marketed as Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan), were also associated with increased suicide risk. Buspirone, the only non-benzodiazepine anxiety-reducing medication examined in the current work, showed a significantly weaker association with suicide risk.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive, according to researchers. They estimate that 151 million cases of psychiatric disorder over the past 75 years have resulted from American children's exposure to lead.

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The Online Therapist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The years roll on quicker as you get older but with that comes more wisdom and security. I always tend to look back over a year and compare it to where I was the same time, the prior year. A useful exercise that can reveal progress made (or not).

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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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Critical Psychiatry

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I responded (follow my Twitter thread ) to a tweet by Justin Garson (mentioned in previous post ). What he said was:- I cant fathom how a psychiatric diagnosis would ever be useful to anyone except as a tool to get accommodations or drugs. As far as understanding myself who I am, why I act and think as I do it contributes nothing. I do understand what he means (see eg. previous post ).

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Dr. Deb

APRIL 9, 2024

Dr. Deb Tuesday, April 09, 2024 Grace vs Shame Posted by Dr. Deb at 9:50 AM Email This BlogThis! Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Newer Post Older Post Home About Me Dr. Deb Blogposts are for educational purposes only. They should NOT be used as a substitute for psychotherapy or treatment advice. View my complete profile Mental Health Links A Healthy Place American Psychological Association BringChange2Mind Child Mind Institute Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Depression Health

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Child Mind Intitute

DECEMBER 27, 2024

For parents, potty training can be a practice in patience. It often involves masterful negotiation, knowing when to celebrate the small victories, and a whole lot of potty-related accidents! But when a child has outgrown the potty-training stage and theyre still having accidental bowel movements in their underwear it might be time to seek outside help.

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Lightwork

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Introduction Research consistently shows that women experience anxiety disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. Anxiety disorders in women often manifest through: Persistent worry about daily activities Physical symptoms like heart palpitations and shortness of breath Sleep disturbances Difficulty concentrating Understandin

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Improving Emotional Regulation in Adults: Advice from Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Life as an adult comes with its fair share of challengesbalancing responsibilities at work, maintaining relationships, and navigating the daily stressors of modern life. Have you ever felt like your emotions were getting the better of you? Perhaps a sudden burst of anger, overwhelming sadness, or anxiety left you wondering why certain situations affect you so intensely.

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The Anxiety Guy

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy and celebration, but for many, it can also bring about a sense of overwhelm and unease. This podcast episode will provide with you with clarity and ease around holiday anxiety. Enjoy! Finding Peace During the Holidays: Overcoming Holiday Anxiety Holiday over-stress is a common struggle, and its one that deserves understanding and compassion.

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Psychology Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Loss is universal, but there are ways to manage it.

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Mad in America

OCTOBER 31, 2024

“Yet many psychiatrists and psychologists refuse to entertain the idea that society as a whole may be lacking in sanity.” —Erich Fromm, The Sane Society (1955) W ith the mainstream media finally reporting that “ depression is not caused by low levels of serotonin ,” many people ask me: Why does psychiatry repeatedly get it wrong when it comes to not only to its theories of mental illness but in so many other areas?

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

Even if the risk is small, the potential of a debilitating brain vessel rupture may be a psychological burden, finds new study.

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Potomac Psychiatry

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Every holiday season brings the inevitable challenge of family gatheringssome joyful, others deeply uncomfortable. For Ryan and Sophia, a young couple with a baby daughter, Lily, the holidays had become a source of anxiety, not celebration. Ryan, a lawyer, and Sophia, a dental technician, had built a happy life in Washington, D.C., filled with love and stability.

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Critical Psychiatry

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Scientific knowledge is seen as the most respectable form of knowledge (see eg. last post ). It is based on the scientific method of reasoning about observations to develop hypotheses which can be tested. Biomedical psychiatry claims primary mental illness is brain disease, or at least that brain abnormalities are a factor in its cause. Mental illness of course shows through the brain.

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Dr. Deb

JANUARY 24, 2024

Dr. Deb Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Self Care Tips for Winter Months Posted by Dr. Deb at 7:26 PM Email This BlogThis! Share to X Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: self-care , winter Newer Post Older Post Home About Me Dr. Deb Blogposts are for educational purposes only. They should NOT be used as a substitute for psychotherapy or treatment advice.

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World Psychiatric Association (WPA)

DECEMBER 23, 2024

On behalf of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) President, Prof. Danuta Wasserman As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year of resilience, collaboration, and renewed commitments to addressing global mental health challenges, guided by the EDIT principles -Equality, Development, Inclusivity, and Transcultural awareness. Through united efforts, we move beyond psychiatry by mobilising the best possible resources and advice worldwide, addressing mental health crises comprehensively, and r

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Love & Life Toolbox

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The reign of online dating and its hallmark “swipe culture” is experiencing a decline. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge became the go-to for people looking for love, or at least a connection. But recent trends suggest this phenomenon is waning. More people are expressing fatigue with the superficiality, gamification, and often disappointing outcomes of these platforms.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Tis the season for thoughtful giving and receiving! To make your holidays a little brighter, were offering significant savings on your registration for NatCon25 , the largest conference in mental health and substance use care. Sign up now and save $200 off the on-site price just think of all the candy canes you could buy with that extra cash (116 boxes, to be exact).

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Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Role of Mindfulness in Managing Workplace Stress Stress is an inevitable part of our modern workplace. Deadlines loom, responsibilities pile up, and we often feel pulled in every direction. As a mental health professional, I have seen firsthand how unchecked stress can take a toll not just on our minds but on our physical health and relationships.

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Global News - Mental Health News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Melissa McIntyre's husband Cory has Stage-4 colon cancer and continues to fight the disease despite being given just months to live in early 2023.

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Psychology Today

APRIL 1, 2024

How experts differentiate borderline personality disorder from bipolar disorder and why it is important to know the difference

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Mad in America

DECEMBER 21, 2024

H uman behavior is shaped by a complex interplay of lifes events, conditions, and circumstances. To truly understand a persons actions and behaviors, one must ask: What was this person exposed to? What did they experience? These questions point to a profound truth: behavior cannot be separated from the environment in which it develops. From the safety of ones surroundings to access to proper nutrition, sleep, and social stability, the circumstances of life have a lasting biochemical effect on th

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Scientists conclude that some video games created as mental health interventions can be helpful -- if modest -- tools in improving the mental well-being of children and teens with anxiety, depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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How Psychiatry Works

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As chair of the organizing committee I want personally to invite followers of Tuesday Is For Therapists to come to Istanbul, October 10-12, 2025 for an exciting conference focused on foundational principles and processes that cut across multiple therapies. And today, the submission portal is open for those who would like to present. Even if you are not a presenter, it's time to save the date!

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Critical Psychiatry

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I talked about Jan Foudraine in the first chapter of my edited Critical Psychiatry book. As I said, he became the personal ambassador' in Holland of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh or Osho, as he later came to be called. Osho was an Indian spiritual leader who preached an eclectic doctrine of Eastern mysticism, individual devotion, and sexual freedom while amassing vast personal wealth (see Foudraines obituary on the Osho website).

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Department of Psychiatry News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.

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Sane Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we step into a new year, many of us take the time to reflect on the past and think about how we can create positive change in our lives. For those on a mental health recovery journey, the new year can be an ideal moment to set meaningful goals and establish habits that nurture wellbeing. However, the pressure to make big, sweeping resolutions can feel overwhelming.

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Harmony United Psychiatric Care

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A whooping million and half veterans call Florida home, which makes it the third highest concentration of military veterans in the nation. The sacrifices done by military personal and their families are enormous. Recognizing this, the government has put to motion a broad range of mental health initiatives.

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National Council for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW - the

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Another year is in the books! As we reflect on 2024, we are proud of the progress weve made in advancing mental health and substance use care. Here are some highlights: Advocacy and Policy: We worked with lawmakers on key legislation to address workforce challenges and substance use, including the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act, the PEERS in Medicare Act and the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act.

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The Anxiety Guy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mindfulness techniques for anxiety are very important when it comes to dis-identifying with fear centered thoughts that arise. Today’s podcast will enlighten, and inspire. Enjoy! The Anxiety Guy Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Mindfulness Techniques for Anxiety: Becoming the Observer Podcast Episode Summary: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis reveals a game-changing perspective that can set you on the path to true and lasting anxiety recovery.

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Global News - Mental Health News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Farming is more than physically taxing, it can also have serious impacts on farmers' mental health. A program in Manitoba hopes to help, and has just received charitable status.

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Psychology Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

A quick guide to decrease those back-to-school jitters.

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Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

I n recent months, a long-standing debate in the field of mental health has resurfaced, generating volatile discussions on social media and in the press. This debate revolves around the critique of over-medicalisation and whether this critique truly serves the public good. Traditionally, this critique has been used by left-wing activists and scholars to advocate for more de-pathologised, humane and psychosocially informed mental health care.

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Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Wrist-based activity sensors worn by individuals with depression and those without over the course of two weeks provided evidence for the relationship between daily sunlight exposure and physical activity, according to a new study.

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How Psychiatry Works

DECEMBER 17, 2024

One of my major goals is to promote familiarity with and appreciation of the inner self that has a huge role in ours and our clients' daily lives. It is the source of our truest motivations and most authentic feelings. Today I’ll talk, mostly from experience, about how the inner mind evolves in its relationship with the dimension of time. But first, a bit more about the concepts of mind and the inner self.

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