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The Cat Is Out of the Bag

Mad in America

W hen I first saw Laura Delano’s story was being published by Penguin, a major publisher, I knew that we were on the brink of change by way of the public narrative around mental health in the west. Laura Delano went on from her journey to create an organization dedicated to the deprofessionalization of mental health.

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Why Does Bipolar Disorder Cause Anger Outbursts and How Can You Manage Them?

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Bipolar mood swings : The brain’s chemistry changes rapidly during mood swings, causing emotional regulation to become challenging. Unresolved trauma or stress : Like with many mental health conditions, co-occurring trauma or chronic stress can exacerbate mood instability and emotional reactivity.

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Nutrition and Mental Health: 10 Foods That Boost Your Mood

Lightwork

The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health Your mental health and dietary choices share a powerful bond. Research shows that nutrition plays a crucial role in mental health , directly influencing brain chemistry, emotional well-being, and psychological resilience.

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Why Nutritional Psychiatry Is the Future of Mental Health Treatment: Exploring the Food-Mood Connection

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

In recent years, the growing field of nutritional psychiatry has been gaining serious attention, and for good reason. This emerging discipline explores the powerful relationship between what we eat and how we feel, suggesting that our diets play a far greater role in mental health treatment than previously believed.

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Risk Factors for ADHD

Psychiatric Times

Children from lower-income families face multiple challenges including limited access to prenatal care, inadequate nutrition during pregnancy, and unstable housing situations that disrupt educational continuity. Socioeconomic factors represent critical environmental influences on ADHD development and management.

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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.