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The Cat Is Out of the Bag

Mad in America

Not once did any psychiatrist test my hormones, assess my gut health, take labs and evaluate my bloodwork, or talk to me about how nutrition, sleep, social situations, or blood sugar could be influencing my mood and state of mind. Not once in all those years did a medical doctor ask about my trauma history.

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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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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Mostly sees patients with a Mood Disorder: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. I provide expert, evidence-based treatment for patients with all eating disorders, of all body shapes and sizes. Mercedes Rizo, M.D. Seesadult and geriatric patients. Telehealth is available.

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MPS Members Actively Taking New Patients: Appointments Within 1-2 Weeks

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Mostly sees patients with a Mood Disorder: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. I provide expert, evidence-based treatment for patients with all eating disorders, of all body shapes and sizes. Mercedes Rizo, M.D. Seesadult and geriatric patients. Telehealth is available.

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Sex and Psychiatry: The Sizzling, Steamy, Neglected Topic

Psychiatric Times

She also wished to stress the importance of a holistic approach that includes exercise, sleep, nutrition, and connectedness. Wellness Interventions for Life’s Demands (WILD-5 Wellness): Exercise, Mindfulness, Sleep, Social Connectedness, and Nutrition – Improving Mental and Physical Health Through Holistic Daily Behavior Change.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

The National Centre for PTSD attributes this to the fact that men are more likely to experience trauma, but women are more likely to develop PTSD, possibly due to higher emotional sensitivity and reactivity, which increases susceptibility to mood disorders. CBT helped her identify and challenge negative thoughts.