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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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Why Are College Students Struggling with Mental Health?

Zencare

Off-campus therapists : for those who want more consistency or specialty care, either through insurance or sliding-scale fees. Integrate mental health into academics : think wellness workshops, stress management courses, or embedded counseling in academic departments.

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The Path from Trauma to The Power of Nature: An Interview with Banning Lyon

Mad in America

I was workshopping my book, and people in my workshop said, “You have to stop bringing this in. Essentially what emerged, the story behind it, was that the chain of hospitals had been essentially corrupt —and kept you there until your health insurance ran out. Clyde still runs a writing workshop.

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The Birth of The “Just Stop It” Movement: A Family’s Journey Through Mental Health Crisis

Mad in America

For the next few years, I navigated the labyrinth of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy policies, which hindered communication about the right mental health plan for my son. So his hospitalization nearly doubled his separation from his family. We were kept in the dark.

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How We Started the Bay Area Hearing Voices Network

Mad in America

At a workshop with HV movement co-founder Ron Coleman, I learned an alternative approach to his voices. I felt that facilitators needed to be paid not only as a symbol of their value to their community and their work, but by paying facilitators it helped insure the group’s longevity. But it didn’t help.

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Personalized Recovery for Women | Tailored Therapy Solutions

Lightwork

Common Financial Obstacles: Limited or no health insurance coverage High deductibles and copayments Insufficient coverage for specialized women’s programs Loss of income during treatment periods Many treatment centers recognize these challenges and offer creative solutions to make care accessible.

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Support for Women at LightWork Therapy: Empowering Mental Health

Lightwork

This exploration of LightWork’s dedication to supporting women includes: Personalized Therapeutic Approaches – Treatment plans tailored to each woman’s specific needs Specialized Programs – Workshops and sessions designed for women’s unique challenges Community Support – Building connections through shared experiences (..)