June, 2025

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More Than Half of top 100 Mental Health TikToks Contain Misinformation, Study Finds

Mad in America

From The Guardian : “People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic language, quick fix solutions and false claims. What is the most common mental health misinformation on TikTok? Those seeking help are confronted with dubious advice, such as eating an orange in the shower to reduce anxiety; the promotion of supplements with a limited evidence base for alle

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Therapy Shorts 3: The Spectrum of Narcissism – From Healthy to Malignant

The Online Therapist

Discover "Therapy Shorts," a collection of quick insights and gentle nudges to help you along your healing journey. This week is about Narcissism. These posts, published twice per week with a short audio, provide bite-sized wisdom to help you grow and discover yourself. Join me as we investigate the small ways we can bring peace, clarity, and connection into our lives.

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Associate Professors appointed to the Department of Psychiatry

Department of Psychiatry News

Four Associate Professors have been appointed in the most recent Recognition of Distinction round.

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Women With ADHD: The Difference Diagnosis and Treatment Can Make in Quality of Life

Psychiatric Times

Busy Philipps and Ann Childress, MD, explore the unique challenges women face in ADHD diagnosis, highlighting personal stories and the importance of treatment.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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TikTok Bans #SkinnyTok After European Regulators Raise Concerns

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Officials in Europe worried that the app was glamorizing eating disorders. The ban is TikToks latest effort to counter criticism about its effect on teen mental health.

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Clinical research on psychedelics gets a boost from new study

Psychiatry News -- Science Daily

As psychedelics gain traction as potential treatments for mental health disorders, an international study stands to improve the rigor and reliability of clinical research.

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Understanding Men’s Reluctance to do Couples Therapy (Unless they are a Narcissist)

The Online Therapist

Men are generally conditioned to see themselves as providers and problem solvers, with a concentration on being that and sometimes only that. Showing feelings and being vulnerable can shatter that image for men and the way they believe their partners see them.

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Why Electrolytes Might Be a Better Energy Boost Than Your Afternoon Coffee

Very Well Mind

In comparison to a regular cup of coffee, electrolyte drinks may be more effective in restoring true energy, too, especially in the long term. But could it replace coffee altogether?

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A Philosophical Spark about the Fragility of Existence: A Response to Vincenzo Di Nicola

Psychiatric Times

Euthanasia risks becoming a symptom of burnout.

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Health Risks From Cannabis May Grow as Users Age

The New York Times -- Mental Health

More older people are using cannabis products regularly, but research suggests their cannabis-related health problems are also on the rise.

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

The London Psychiatry Centre

If you have ever expressed to a friend, family member or even a coworker that youre feeling low, youve probably heard that all too familiar advice: Why dont you just go for a walk? While this is likely said with good intentions, its not always helpful. Fortunately, there are many other ways to boost your mood which dont involve exercise ! Dr Manan Thakrar , Consultant Psychiatrist at The London Psychiatry Centre, says, Talking to someone about your mental health can make you feel very vulnerable

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“4 Ways to Harness the Soothing Power of Music”

ADDitude

Do you find your foot tapping or your body swaying almost automatically when a good song begins playing? Our bodies naturally want to synchronize with the rhythms in music. This phenomenon is musical entrainment, a useful tool that helps us use music to regulate not just our motor movements, but our heartbeat and breathing, too. In my clinical experience as a music therapist , Ive seen how music and other sensory experiences help individuals improve their focus, impulse control, and emotional re

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Understanding the Levels of Autism

Child Mind Intitute

As the name implies, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of traits and challenges. It can impact how a child communicates, behaves, and interacts with others. When a child is diagnosed with autism, its natural for their family to want to know where they fall along that spectrum and how it will impact their life. This is especially true since it is such a broad diagnosis that ranges from kids who are hyperverbal but socially awkward to those who are nonverbal and will require lifel

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Living Out Loud

Very Well Mind

From expert guidance to free resources to enlightening personal experiences, we're here to point you in the right direction to start getting the help you need this Pride Month.

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Working With Pediatricians and PCPs in the Assessment of Children's Mental Health: A New Guide

Psychiatric Times

The DSM-5-TR Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental Health provides a wide array of cases to instruct clinicians on the best practices for treating child and adolescent mental health problems.

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The Siren Song of Chatbots

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Talking to a chatbot may have some benefits if it doesnt lead to a full-blown addiction.

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The Hidden Costs of Fitness Trackers: Mental Health Risks Emerging in 2025

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

The Hidden Costs of Fitness Trackers: Mental Health Risks Emerging in 2025 In 2025, fitness trackers will be everywhere: on wrists, pockets, and clothing. Now more sophisticated than ever, these devices promise to optimize our health by tracking not only steps and calories but also stress, anxiety, and sleep.

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The Rampant Reach of Pharma’s Hidden Hand

Mad in America

From Patients for Affordable Drugs : “The influence of pharmaceutical companies on patient advocacy organizations is well-documented. Major drug companies and their trade associations pour millions into lobbying, political contributions, and funding for front groups masquerading as patient advocates all to protect their profits and block reforms that would lower drug prices.

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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. This is where functional psychiatry steps in. Unlike conventional models that often focus on symptom management, functional psychiatry aims to uncover and address the root causes of mental health challenges. In Texas and beyond, functional psychiatry clinics are gaining traction among individuals seeking more personalized, holistic mental health care.

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Marching through time: Intersections of queer activism and mental wellbeing  

Centre for Mental Health

I remember my first Pride March. It was the last weekend in June, 1990. I was 20 and I had only come out a few months before. We were all there, my troupe of queer university friends, and me. We met at Mile End tube station at 11AM and I was bouncing around on the balls of my feet and shrieking. Happy Pride! It felt like Christmas. We hadnt intentionally coordinated our outfits, but we looked pretty much the same.

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Whither Psychiatry? Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together

Psychiatric Times

Taking a page from the Olympics, psychiatry needs to work faster, higher, and stronger--together.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

The New York Times -- Mental Health

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Why Are We So Afraid of Aging?

Very Well Mind

Learn why a fear of aging (gerascophobia) is so common especially in our modern world. Mental health experts discuss historical and cultural influences, psychological aspects, and how technology affects our perceptions of aging. Plus, get coping tips for aging-related fears.

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Midlife Women With Perimenopause Suffer From a ‘Lack of Awareness’ When It Comes To Disordered Eating

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

Sue Cody’s decades-long battle with an eating disorder began when she was 22 years old and in love. That was when she suddenly became self-conscious about her figure. … That prompted Gemma Sharp, the director of Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders, to develop anonline resourcefor health professionals and those impacted by a midlife eating disorder. “Often the stories we’ve heard are people reaching out for support for eating issues in midlife and being met with, &

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Feasibility and preliminary findings of the digital self-management program

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 2 June 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Sri Padma Sari, Faith Martin, Deborah Lycett, Andy Turner

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“If You Only Read One ADHD Parenting Book, I Would Recommend…”

ADDitude

“Cherish every day.” “Time, stop.” “They grow up too fast.” If these tired (but undying) parenting tropes trigger a hidden rage or sadness inside of you, you might have a child with ADHD. Because, no, every day should not be held dear. And some moments can’t pass by quickly enough. And accelerated maturation is typically not the problem.

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Open Label Phase 3 Study of Brilaroxazine for Schizophrenia Shows Efficacy, Tolerability

Psychiatric Times

The RECOVER open label trial demonstrated positive results for brilaroxazine for schizophrenia.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

The New York Times -- Mental Health

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Available Office Space (click to view)

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Ellicott City for Mental Health Practitioners seeking a professional and inviting space.Amenities: Wi-Fi, copier, fax, waiting rooms, staff kitchen, adequate parking, and handicapped access.AvailableFull/Part time with acomfortable and friendly atmosphere with Active in-office Listserv for referrals and consultations (40-50 current members).Easily accessible via routes 40, 29, 32, 70, and 695.

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You Don’t Know Yourself as Well as You Think You Do

Association for Psychological Science (APS)

… It can also feel like a vital part of life, as though if youre not seeking self-understanding, youre missing out. (Our old pal Socrates also said: The unexamined life is not worth living.) If you havent noticed how pervasive this message is in society, just pay attention for the next few days, Rebecca Schlegel , a Texas A&M University social psychologist, told me.

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An Urgent Call for Safe Reporting of Suicide in Vietnam

Asian Journal of Psychiatry

Publication date: Available online 1 June 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Josh Nguyen

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Truth commissions on disability institutions: towards a disability truth and repair framework, by Linda Steele

History Psychiatry

Linda Steele has published a new article entitled “Truth Commissions on Disability Institutions: Towards a Disability Truth and Repair Framework“… Read more Truth commissions on disability institutions: towards a disability truth and repair framework, by Linda Steele

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The Psychiatrist Ethics of “Take Care of Yourself and Each Other”

Psychiatric Times

Although medical ethics prioritizes the patient, should the clinician get more equal consideration?

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Ketamine back in the news cycle.

Real Psychiatry

The New York Times came out with a report a few days ago describing potential problems that presidential advisor Elon Musk was having with substances (1). The report included concerns of other observers and his self-report of patterns of use of stimulants, a sedative hypnotic (zolpidem), psychedelic mushrooms, an unknown weight loss drug, and ketamine.

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Employment Ads (click to view)

The Maryland Psychiatric Society

Endless Possibilities For Psychiatrists at Sheppard Pratt: Applicants must be board certified or board eligible and have a current Maryland-issued license at the time of hire. Some positions require an on-call schedule. Current openings include: Service Chief: Child and Adolescent Inpatient Setting | Towson, MD Psychiatrist: Adult Service Line | Towson, MD Medical Director of Psychiatry : CalvertHealth – A Sheppard Pratt Partner | Prince Frederick, MD Click to see all openings At Sheppard

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Do Patients Without a Terminal Illness Have the Right to Die?

The New York Times -- Mental Health

Paula Ritchie wasnt dying, but under Canadas new rules, she qualified for a medically assisted death. Was that kindness or cruelty?

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