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In Brain Chemistry We Trust—The Gospel According to Pharma

Mad in America

What began as a wonderful career combining my scientific knowledge with creative writing gradually revealed itself as something far more troubling: I was helping to manufacture “facts” about diseases and treatments that would shape medical practice for decades.

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June in Review: Updates on the Psychiatric Treatment Pipeline

Psychiatric Times

In the wake of this decision, the Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance, in collaboration with the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, has announced the upcoming development of a set of clinical, evidence-based courses designed to provide education and guidance for clozapine prescribing.

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“Is Rejection Sensitivity a Trauma Response?”

ADDitude

It can look like overcommitting (to ward off suspicions of incompetence), manufacturing urgency (because external pressure is needed to finish tasks), scripting and rehearsing conversations, and obsessively rereading messages. To support our mission of providing ADHD education and support, please consider subscribing. Thank you.

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How the Troubled Teen Industry Turns Pain Into Profit

Mad in America

One of the primary strategies is the creation of perceived authority; parents are frequently referred to TTI facilities by “educational consultants” who present themselves as trusted experts. Deception is a deeply entrenched part of how the TTI operates. I never had a single conversation with this man.

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Critical Psychiatry Textbook, Chapter 16: Is There Any Future for Psychiatry? (Part Six)

Mad in America

14 Many psychologists do not realise that they have a great advantage over psychiatrists, which is that they are educated with the aim of understanding the patients where they are and helping them with psychotherapy and other forms of support. Psychiatrists should be re-educated so that they can function as psychologists.

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The American Journal of Psychiatry’s Answer to MIA: A Silence that Speaks Volumes

Mad in America

” It established its own press to publish books that would “provide much public education about the profession.” It created a division of publications and marketing to “deepen the medical identification of psychiatrists.” The company developed a four-point message that needed to be told to the public.

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Spravato Dosing: How Often Is the Right Frequency for You?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Some manufacturers also offer assistance programs to help with costs. Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Before starting, check with your provider and your insurance company. Can You Stop Spravato? The answer is yes.