Mad in America

JUNE 17, 2024

I was grappling with the pressures of balancing the needs of my teenagers, who were struggling in different ways, and my two preschoolers with developmental delays that no professional could explain — all while attempting to manage and overcome my own trauma from military service. Two police officers stood inside my entryway, watching us.

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Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Self-awareness 131

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

MAY 17, 2025

Others arent sure if it even counts as a mental illness. The truth is, PTSD can affect anyone who has gone through something deeply distressing, and yes, it is classified as a mental health disorder. PTSD Classification: Where It Fits in Mental Health So, is post traumatic stress disorder a mental illness?

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Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Anxiety disorders 52

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

I will always wonder whether I got worse because of me or because of damage to my brain? I asked another employee what was wrong and the response was shes mentally ill. It was always assumed to be the childs supposed mental illness. T his is all written to the best of my memory. I worked, I had a life. We have psychiatrists!

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Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Legal 131

Mad in America

APRIL 12, 2024

I depended on her expertise to keep me out of crisis, while the medication kept me grounded, sleeping, and helped me forget. A nutrition geek and nature fanatic who loved learning about the healing power of food, I could not wrap my mind around how I needed prescriptions to balance my brain. Everyone participated in some way.

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Sleep and mental health Nutrition and mood Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain 127

Mad in America

JANUARY 6, 2024

I’ve spent my life creating compassionate alternatives to the traditional mental health system because my hospitalization was really bad. Yes, I had been up for five days without sleep; I guarantee you anyone in this room who stays up long enough will go psychotic and manic. “I was and still would be non-compliant.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Hospitality Legal 117

Mad in America

AUGUST 10, 2024

It will be easier to dive into the depths of darkness and despair that I went through as a mental health patient if I start with a story of hope. It will be easier to dive into the depths of darkness and despair that I went through as a mental health patient if I start with a story of hope. This holiday has been amazing.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health Social Services 118

Mad in America

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Waking dreams are natural phenomenathat occurwhen people experience dreamlike mental activities while awake. This experience often emerges during the hypnogogic stages as we drift in and out of sleep, as well as periods of deep contemplation or creative inspiration. This mounting stress and anxiety resulted in severe shoulder pain.

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Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain 101

Mad in America

JANUARY 31, 2025

In one final location after which we returned home a young senior resident engaged me in a conversation and we talked mental health. In one final location after which we returned home a young senior resident engaged me in a conversation and we talked mental health. She took me to three in the city, big ones.

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Sleep and mental health Self-awareness Hospitality Legal 106

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

APRIL 3, 2025

More individuals are exploring holistic healing for PTSD, incorporating natural remedies, alternative therapies, and lifestyle changes to promote emotional and mental well-being. For those seeking a gentler, whole-body approach, holistic trauma healing focuses on treating the mind , body, and spirit rather than just suppressing symptoms.

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PTSD recovery Nutrition and mood Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 52

Montana Psychiatry

JANUARY 25, 2025

Why Self-Help Doesn t Always Work Self-help strategies like improving your diet, getting more sleep, or practicing mindfulness can be great tools for managing stress and boosting your mood. Its not about willpower or effortits a medical condition that affects your brain chemistry, energy levels, and emotions.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 40

The Anxiety Guy

JULY 19, 2024

Deep Quality Sleep (6-8 Hours) Quality sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain. For those with sleep issues, exposing your eyes to morning sunlight, minimizing light exposure before bed, and avoiding meals 2-3 hours before sleep can help regulate your circadian rhythm.

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Nutrition and mood Neurotransmitters and mental health Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 52

Mad in America

JANUARY 12, 2024

I hadn’t had a chance to put a bra on yet that day, as I had gone to sleep under the impression that my mother was going to defend me. I was experiencing my first manic episode, brought on by a traumatic event. I reacted to my emotions with the weight of stress on my chest. I confided in my mother, who seemed to believe me at first.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Hospitality Aging and mental health 110

Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These signs could point to something more than just occasional stress; they could be part of a more profound mental health condition. I’m Dr. Sagnik Mukherjee, and I’ve spent years in the field of mental health, helping individuals and families navigate the often challenging terrain of psychiatric conditions.

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Bipolar disorder Anxiety disorders Genetics and mental health Neurotransmitters and mental health 52

Lightwork

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This stark difference isn’t just a statistical anomalyit reflects complex biological, social, and cultural factors that shape women’s mental health experiences. Biological Factors Contributing to Anxiety in Women Women’s bodies go through complex hormonal cycles that have a significant impact on their mental health.

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Anxiety disorders Resilience and coping Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 52

ADDitude

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A 101 on Epigenetics Reading Genes Genes play an important role in shaping a wide range of traits and characteristics, from hair and eye color to susceptibility to mental health conditions. Epigenetic alterations have been linked to numerous poor health outcomes. Yet, genetic influences are less fixed than one might think.

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Genetics and mental health Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 71

Kids Mental Health Info

APRIL 6, 2015

Reasons for Bedwetting Here are 3 of the most common reasons for bedwetting, according to the AAP: Communication between the brain and bladder. If the bladder signals the brain that it’s filling up with urineand the brain doesn’t send a message back to the bladder to relax and hold the urine until morningbedwetting will happen.

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Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health Sleep and mental health 40

Clear Behavioral Health

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its drinking that doesnt fully meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD) but still leads to negative consequences in health, relationships, or daily functioning [1,2]. Mental preoccupation, being absorbed with thoughts of drinking or buying alcohol, is a big indicator that there may be an issue.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Group therapy Education 52

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. There are many other psychiatrists taking new patients within 3-4 weeks. Please click here for our Find A Psychiatrist search tool.

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The Maryland Psychiatric Society

MARCH 26, 2025

To facilitate appointments for the expanding number of people seeking behavioral health treatment during the pandemic, the MPS has compiled the following list of psychiatrists with immediate availability. There are many other psychiatrists taking new patients within 3-4 weeks. Please click here for our Find A Psychiatrist search tool.

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Mad in America

APRIL 16, 2025

Dr. Teralyn Sell is a distinguished expert in Psychology and Brain Health, holding a PhD in Psychology and an MS in Counseling Psychology. Teralyn Sell is a distinguished expert in Psychology and Brain Health, holding a PhD in Psychology and an MS in Counseling Psychology. Listen to the audio of the interview here.

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Aging and mental health Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Education 93

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

She’s the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. Sometimes, we think we’re experiencing deep mental health issues when we’re actually dealing with inflammation, chronic sleep deprivation, or blood sugar fluctuations. That’s false anxiety.

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Genetics and mental health Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Nutrition and mood 106

Mad in America

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In my last piece , I wrote about various neuro-rehab therapies I engaged in with Dr. J, the functional brain injury specialist, and that there came a point when my husband and I knew we’d reached the end of what medical science could offer me. I sat down to write this article with the experience of severe akathisia fresh in my mind.

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Trauma and the brain Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health Bipolar disorder 119

Mad in America

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) from 2002-2015, acknowledged in 2011, “Whatever we’ve been doing for five de­cades, it ain’t working. adults now takes an antidepressant”; however, Time continued, “Mental health is getting worse by multiple metrics.

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Technology Genetics and mental health Pharmaceuticals Sleep and mental health 144

Mad in America

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Universal DBT in Schools Increases Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict In October, Peter Simons wrote about research asking if dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can actually make kids’ mental health worse. Mental Disorder Has Roots in Trauma and Inequality, Not Biology Allan M.

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Trauma and the brain Childhood trauma Sleep and mental health 145

Mad in America

MARCH 30, 2024

I knew in October of 2018 that Matt was in trouble during a phone call, when he told me in a cheerful voice that he had been to the ER for “mental health reasons” but was “fine.” Thankfully, from my work as a music college professor, I understood the connection between music and the brain. The ER physician had given him Prozac.

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Sleep and mental health Bipolar disorder Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health 125

Mad in America

JUNE 28, 2024

A few months ago, I attended a live Zoom event on Guidely with Dr. Gabor Maté, author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. He was talking about being abandoned for a month at the age of one because his mother was protecting his life during the Nazi occupation of Hungary. Is that even possible?

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Trauma and the brain Aging and mental health Genetics and mental health Autism spectrum 132

Mad in America

JUNE 13, 2024

I was still only 17 years old but it was a great relief after the horrendous years I had spent at an all-girls boarding school. My fellow students and I started our first year ‘pre-clinical’ training with 4 ½ days a week of lectures. Those who failed would have one chance to re-sit and if unsuccessful, they would have to leave medical school.

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Trauma and the brain Hospitality Pharmaceuticals Sleep and mental health 145

Clear Behavioral Health

MARCH 7, 2025

When feeling more confident about the detox process, you make the right choice for your health and future. When feeling more confident about the detox process, you make the right choice for your health and future. Within the first 24 hours, the initial mental and physical symptoms will surface from alcohol withdrawal syndrome [1].

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Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Group therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 98

Solara Mental Health

MARCH 20, 2024

PTSD can have a profound impact on a person’s mental and emotional well-being, often causing significant distress and impairing their ability to function in daily life. The intensity and frequency of combat situations and other traumas experienced during war can lead to the development of PTSD and subsequent war flashbacks.

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Resilience and coping Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 52

Mad in America

JULY 25, 2024

I had been sent to a psychiatrist at Manchester Royal Infirmary after my 2 nd violent mugging; I wasn’t eating or sleeping. My mental health went down fast this time. All those symptoms came back and worse until I was unable to get out of my bedroom, stuck in a world of mental terror. I was extremely offended at first.

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Resilience and coping Genetics and mental health Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 143

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

MARCH 20, 2025

A Brief Group Social-Belonging Intervention to Improve Mental-Health and Academic Outcomes in BIPOC and First-Generation-to-College Students Erin S. Understanding Ethnoracial Disparities and Advancing Mental Health Equity Through Clinical Psychological Science: Introduction to Special Issue P. Blanchard, Jason F.

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Resilience and coping Genetics and mental health Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 59

The London Psychiatry Centre

JULY 24, 2024

Perhaps you are experiencing some of the following: A sense of ongoing stress Difficulty making decisions Poor short-term memory Difficulty relaxing Mood swings Trouble sleeping A sense of numbness or dissociation Lack of motivation Poor eating habits (e.g. Are you stuck in survival mode? Read on and we explain.

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Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health 52

Lawyers with Depression

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Norton, including, The Ten Best-Ever Depression Management Techniques: Understanding How Your Brain Makes You Depressed and What You Can Do to Change It and Anxiety + Depression: Effective Treatment of the Big Two Co-Occurring Disorders. Wehrenberg is a clinical psychologist in Naperville, Illinois. What is depression a response to?

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Genetics and mental health Trauma and the brain Poverty and mental health Nutrition and mood 52

Bullet Psych

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The most commonly prescribed are benzodiazepines (BZDs) and the non-benzodiazepine "Z-drugs" (zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone), which are marketed as safer alternatives for sleep. Epidemiology & Pathogenesis 4 , 5 Genetics , environmental influences , and mental health comorbidities contribute to vulnerability.

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Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain Genetics and mental health Group therapy 52

Clear Behavioral Health

APRIL 2, 2025

Opioids are a class of drugs that interact with certain proteins in the brain called opioid receptors. When you consume an opioid drug, whether its a prescription painkiller or an illegal substance off the streets, the opioid enters the bloodstream and floods the brain with a sudden rush of dopamine. What is an Opioid Addiction ?

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Sleep and mental health Genetics and mental health Trauma and the brain Manufacturing 52

Mad in America

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Our brain is not a computer, and our heart is not a pump, though the materialistic world view is pretty good at convincing us to believe we are devoid of Spirit, the divine creative part of us which is never wounded and if not eclipsed by legal or illegal substances, is able to always make a choice. People don’t feel heard or seen.

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Trauma and the brain Self-awareness Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health 115

Mad in America

JUNE 29, 2024

The theme of the conference was public mental health. Elites of the global mental health movement such as Vikram Patel were also present and so were eminent Indian psychiatrists, especially from public sector teaching hospitals. This is known as the Movement for Global Mental Health.

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Global mental health Poverty and mental health Sleep and mental health Trauma and the brain 125