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Beyond the Chemical Imbalance: Looking to the Past to Understand the Mental health Crisis

Mad in America

With convenience right at our fingertips, it seems paradoxical that, despite our relative prosperity, we suffer some of the highest rates of mental illness compared to any other part of the world, with more than 1 in 5 US adults living with mental illness.

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Functional Psychiatry: The Future of Mental Health Care

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Functional psychiatry represents a transformative shift in mental health care, addressing the root causes of mental health conditions by integrating physical, psychological, and environmental factors. This comprehensive, personalized approach aims to provide long-lasting solutions for mental well-being.

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What Is Functional Psychiatry? A Holistic Approach to Mental Health in Texas

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Mental health is more than just brain chemistry, its deeply intertwined with your biology, lifestyle, and environment. Unlike conventional models that often focus on symptom management, functional psychiatry aims to uncover and address the root causes of mental health challenges.

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Accutane and Mental Health: Converging Physical and Emotional Well-being

Lightwork

Your skin health and mental well-being are closely connected. At LightWork Therapy and Recovery , we understand the complex connection between physical treatments and emotional health. In this article, we will delve into the intricate link between Accutane and mental health.

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Is Ondansetron Safe for Women With Mental Health Conditions?

Lightwork

Navigating medication safety during pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially for women managing mental health conditions. For women with mental health conditions, the decision to use ondansetron requires careful consideration.

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Why Social Media Can’t Replace a Real Therapist

Zencare

I know I’ve diagnosed myself with a rare genetic disease a time or two only to discover it’s just a gas. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube are like a symptom checker for mental health conditions. Or they present to a mental health professional and insist on a particular diagnosis.

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Letting Go of Lithium

Mad in America

My sister took antidepressants and my family has a lot of mental health issues, so based on that, I was thrown into the same category. I started talking fast, coming up with ideas and creative projects and I stopped sleeping. They said if I didn’t go to sleep they would make me. And they did. I was angry.