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A Relationship Imbalance, Not A Chemical Imbalance

Mad in America

A dynamic family systems movement developed and spread around the world, with powerful innovators creating new models of family therapy. The clinical findings from this time showed how family dynamics were a powerful determinant of how symptoms of mental distress originated.

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Breaking Free from Codependency: Join My Free Live Q&A! Sunday 13th April 2025 12pm EST

The Online Therapist

Struggling with a romantic partner, family dynamics, or friendships? Join me for a live Q&A where well dive into all things codependency, relationships, and breaking free from destructive habits. Whether you're just starting to recognize unhealthy patterns or deep into your healing journey, this session is for you.

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The Impact of Family Dynamics on Children’s Mental Health

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

The Impact of Family Engagement on Children’s Mental Health The Link Between Parental Partnerships and Mental Health The Role of Parental Support in Mitigating Negative Impacts The Long-Term Effects of Multiple Parental Partnerships on Children’s Emotional Development Increased Risk of Depression and Anxiety Impact on Social Relationships (..)

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Therapists, Neutrality Is No Longer an Option — Politics Is Tearing Us Apart

Mad in America

That’s not just family dynamics. Children internalize whose emotions are welcome and whose are not. They learn quickly who is allowed to cry, who must be strong, and who gets blamed when the house feels unstable. That’s cultural indoctrination.

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

Mad in America

Rather than focusing solely on surface-level symptoms, I aim to understand the broader context of a patients life: their early experiences, emotional patterns, family dynamics, and the meaning behind their distress. What distinguishes my approach is the emphasis on narrative-based diagnosis.

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Irrational Polypharmacy: How Integrated Mental Health Treatment Can Help

Mad in America

In my role as a director of integrative mental health at a recovery and mental health practice, I often see patients with complex mental health issues, substance use, a history of trauma, dysfunctional relationships, and problematic family dynamics. Many of these patients have been on SSRIs for years or decades.

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A Day in the Life of My Defiant Child

ADDitude

Family dynamics may be caught in the crossfire as children get frustrated with their caregivers, and caregivers tire of scaffolding a routine of daily tasks that their kids have difficulty sticking to, leading to nagging, frustration, and defiant behavior. All of this impacts the individuals life and the lives of those around them.