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Who Do We Leave Behind When We Ignore the Body? Why Critical Neuroscientists and Mad Activists Must Work Together

Mad in America

The prevailing logic goes: if we can validate biometric tests that are clinically predictive of mental health concerns like in other medical fields, we can more precisely, effectively, and without (solely) subjective clinical observation, treat the malady. Should we give up the search for biomarkers altogether?

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Is Ondansetron Safe for Women With Mental Health Conditions?

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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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6 Ways To Boost Your Mood That Don’t Involve Exercise

The London Psychiatry Centre

Dr Manan Thakrar , Consultant Psychiatrist at The London Psychiatry Centre, says, Talking to someone about your mental health can make you feel very vulnerable so hearing advice as reductive as just go for a walk can leave you with feelings of disappointment and frustration, and reluctant to share your vulnerabilities in future.

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

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Your skin health and mental well-being are closely connected. While the medication can effectively clear stubborn acne and boost confidence, it’s important to also be aware of the reported psychological effects. In this article, we will delve into the intricate link between Accutane and mental health.

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Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Work? A Deep Dive into Women’s Mental Health

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Women face distinct mental health challenges tied to biological, social, and cultural factors. In this article, we’ll explore how effective CBT is in treating various women’s mental health conditions, supported by research and clinical experience.

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Depression: Psychiatry’s Discredited Theories and Drugs Versus a Sane Model and Approach

Mad in America

In summary, researchers have found no serotonin nor any other neurotransmitter association with depression, no neurobiological associations, and no genetic associations. government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) , reported that among American adults, serious suicidal thoughts occurred in 6.6%

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Recovery of Soul After 22 Years on Antipsychotics

Mad in America

We humans need our dopamine and also the other brain neurotransmitters that are affected by psychiatric drugs, and even us, the “neurodiverse,” cannot really feel fully alive otherwise. I still feel weak and quite injured by the accumulated doses of numbing drugs, though I feel brighter, and love life more than ever.