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The Quiet Crisis in Mental Health: The Medicalization and Deskilling of Psychotherapy

Mad in America

This b t, however, dominates insurance reimbursement practices, requiring all mental health professionalseven those without medical degreesto use DSM diagnoses as a medical framework for both billing and treatment. They are often conveniently time-limited, making them more cost-effective for insurers.

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Psychology’s Small Stories and the Call of the Other: An Interview with David Goodman

Mad in America

D avidGoodman is the Director of the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics and the Dean of the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College , where he also teaches in the Department of Formative Education. Psychology was born in the middle of the 19 th century in Europe when the world underwent enormous transformations.

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Behind the Smiles: Mental Health in South Korea’s High-Pressure Society

Mad in America

For example, insurance data reveals that propofol usage in medical institutions rose 12% in a single year, with only 15% of it being used under national health insurance coverage. In a society where education is often seen as the primary vehicle for success, becoming a doctor is regarded as the ultimate achievement.

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Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Considered a Disability? Understanding Legal Rights and Workplace Accommodations in the U.S.

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Understanding how OCD is viewed through legal and employment lenses is crucial for individuals navigating work, education, or disability benefits. Individuals diagnosed with OCD have legal protections in employment, education, and public services. How can students with OCD receive support in educational settings?

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Patient Education and Shared Decision-Making in Narcolepsy

Psychiatric Times

Panelists discuss the importance of shared decision-making in narcolepsy care, emphasizing structured conversations that explore patient goals, treatment preferences, and concerns—while navigating practical barriers like insurance—so that therapy selection is personalized and collaborative, often requiring a multimodal approach for optimal outcomes. (..)

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“Autism Registry Fears Are Prompting Patients to Cancel Appointments”

ADDitude

If you are concerned about what will happen to your medical information, know that most providers who perform adult evaluations don’t take insurance, so there isn’t any insurance system in which to put your information. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing.

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Why Psychotherapy Should Busy Itself with Building Character Strengths, Not Reducing Symptoms

Mad in America

C ognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has so inundated the mental health field that it has a monopoly over what most academics, health insurers, and governing bodies that oversee standards of care seem to believe constitutes psychotherapy itself.