Mental Health Archives

Thousands of Children Sent To Very Profitable Scandal-Plagued Health Care Giant

BOUNTIES ON THEIR HEADS – Oct. 18, 2023 - But a yearlong Mother Jones investigation tells a different story, shedding light on a large, profitable, and often-overlooked patient base: foster kids. Thousands ... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMental HealthOct 24 2023

Psychiatric Patients Restrained 50 Times More Often Than National Average

VIDEO – LA HOSPITAL LOVES BONDAGE – Oct. 15, 2023 - Hospitals are forbidden under federal law from restraining psychiatric patients except to prevent them from harming themselves or others. Restraints can be used o... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMental HealthOct 24 2023

Screen Time Linked to Psychological Distress

LOOKING WITHIN IS EVEN SCARIER – Oct. 28, 2023 - "The growing interest and use of screen-based technologies throughout the world made me think about its pros and cons,” study author Adeena Ahmed, a clinical ps... Read More...

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Running Eases Depression Just Like Lexapro

BUT IT TAKES EFFORT – Oct, 8, 2023 - In terms of physical health, the running demonstrated improvements, while the antidepressants had a slightly negative impact. One drawback of the running was that it had a much... Read More...

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Officials Link Mental Health Issues to Teens Social Media’s Lure

SELFIE STICKS TOO – Oct. 11, 2023 - Convinced social media platforms are fueling a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth, public officials in New York announced new legislation Wednesday that would res... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and Mediacell phoneinternetinterventionMental HealthOct 17 2023teenagers

More Counselors and Psychologists Needed To Help Decrease Mental Health Crisis Among Students

GOD BLESS THE CHILD – Oct. 10, 2023 - For instance, in 2021, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy issued an advisory that calls for, among other things, expanding the mental health workforce in schools by using feder... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassiondepressionInterviewMental HealthOct 17 2023

FDA Warns About Treating Psychiatric Disorders with Ketamine

STAY SAFE – Oct. 12, 2023 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the dangers of using ketamine to treat psychiatric disorders. “Ketamine is not FDA approved for the treatment of any ps... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryBig PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediadepressionMental HealthOct 17 2023

California to Detain Homeless People with Mental Illness or Addictions

NO PLACE LIKE HOMELESS – Oct. 10, 2023 - The new law, which reforms the state’s conservatorship system, expands the definition of “gravely disabled” to include people who are unable to provide themselves basic need... Read More...

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How I Rewired My Brain in Six Weeks

VIDEO – REWIRED THIS! – Sept. 18, 2023 - “It’s surprisingly hard to think of nothing at all”, is one of my first thoughts as I’m lying in the maw of a machine that is scanning my brain. I was told to focus on a black... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMental HealthOct 3 2023Recovery

Strength in Sensitivity: Becoming a “Borderline” Psychotherapist

I DO, I DON’T, I WILL, I WON’T – Sept. 22, 2023 - I’m now 49 years of age, and after 22 years of psychoanalysis that is still ongoing, 13 years of which I was heavily medicated on psychotropics, I am now medication f... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediainterventionMental HealthOct 3 2023Recovery

Getting to Know ‘Jack the Magnificent’

VIDEO – JACK THE HIPPER – Sept. 14, 2023 - “His favorite trick is smiling but he also learned how to count recently so he will either smile or count at you,” she said. Her favorite part about having Jack is the em... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionMental HealthSept 26 2023

Oxygen Please: Youth in China Use ‘Performance Enhancing’ O2 Inhalers For Success

BETTER THAN METH – Sept. 16, 2023 - Young people in China are using oxygen inhalers to boost their capacity for work and study in the face of relentless pressure to excel. The extent of the phenomenon is illustrat... Read More...

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25% of Dutch Children Have Parents With Addiction or Mental Issues

THE MYTH OF NORMAL – Sept. 8, 2023 - Around 671,000 parents are believed to have an addiction or mental health issue, and around 900,000 children under the age of 18 are thought to be growing up in an affected family... Read More...

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What Having an Addictive Personality Actually Means

YOU ARE A PASSIONATE PERSON – Sept. 11, 2023 - Traits of So-Called Addictive Personality Even though addictive personality isn’t a formal diagnosis—and there are no set symptoms or signs—several traits are typ... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediaCompassionMental HealthSept 19 2023

Pete Davidson Confirms He Went to Rehab

HE MUST BE GIGANTIC – Sept. 12, 2023 - With his 30th birthday coming up in November, Davidson told the audience he believes you “can’t do drugs in your 30s” because “it’s not cute anymore” and “you’re just a d... Read More...

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The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Supporting Addiction Recovery

PRAYER AND MEDITATION – Sept. 8, 2023 - Faith, irrespective of whether it’s tied to a specific religious doctrine or a more general belief in a higher power, often embodies hope. In times of difficulty, faith ... Read More...

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3 in 4 Americans Believe They Can Help Family Addicts

AND SO THEY CAN – Sept. 6, 2023 - Results of a recent poll revealed that 71% of U.S. adults believe know how to get a friend or family member help with addiction, while 73% said they would refer a loved one to... Read More...

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Anxiety in the Age of Barbie

VIDEO – GIRLS SHOULD WANNA HAVE FUN – Sept. 2, 2023 - It is a major topic among moms: daughters struggling with anxiety or the effects of anti-anxiety medications, which can include weight gain and loss of lib... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMental HealthSept 12 2023

Dr. Hyla Cass – Using Amino Acids and CBD for Mental Health

VIDEO – DR. FEELGOOD LIVES! – Sept. 2, 2023 - Dr. Cass shares her early observations during her residency, where she noticed the limited effectiveness and side effects of medications. This led her to explore alternat... Read More...

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Why Is Our Mental Health Getting Worse?

VIDEO – SCREAM TIME? – Aug. 28, 2023 - Trends are going in the wrong direction, even as more people seek care. “That’s not true for cancer , it’s not true for heart disease , it’s not true for diabetes , or almost an... Read More...

Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediadepressionMental HealthSept 5 2023

City Official Resigns After Creating ‘Doom Loom Walking Tour’ of San Francisco

VIDEO – SATIRE OR SALACIOUS? – Aug. 28, 2023 - The sold out weekend tour was canceled and on Monday Ludlum resigned, saying it was all satire and, “the causes of the conditions we witness daily are not individual a... Read More...

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Shelter Manager Embraces Those Suffering from Addiction and Homelessness

AUDIO – HE REALLY CARES ABOUT OTHERS – Aug. 28, 2023 - Now, he’s starting a support group dubbed Real Talk with Al Green to support and give hope to people with the same struggles. “I love these people. I love to ... Read More...

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School sues Facebook, TikTok, other Social Media Owners for Addictive Products

AUDIO – TECK NECK FOREVER – Aug. 25, 2023 - The social media “addiction” has led to the district to provide more mental health resources to its student body, amid rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal tho... Read More...

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Schools Short 100,000 Mental Health Workers

THE KIDS ARE NOT ALRIGHT – Aug. 31, 2023 - In a moment that seems to plead for creativity, educators are finding new ways to bring support into schools. Some universities are expanding counseling programs, hoping to ... Read More...

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Mental Health Warnings Women Should Take Heed

DON’T IGNORE THE SIGNS – Aug. 20, 2023 - Life is full of ups and downs, but when your mood swings become more like an unpredictable roller coaster, it might be time to pause and reflect. While hormonal changes... Read More...

Aug 29 2023Books, Memoirs, Films, and MediaMental Health

Your Brain Plays Critical Role in Addiction Recovery

IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD – Aug. 24, 2023 - “One of the biggest challenges for patients with addiction is preventing relapse,” Ma said. “We know they need medication, community involvement, psychological support a... Read More...

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More Patients Suing Mishawaka

AUDIO – GOT GOOD INSURANCE? – Aug. 9, 2023 - When he first filed the lawsuit July 25, attorney Trevor Crossen said he didn’t realize that Praxis Landmark Recovery was a qualified medical provider under Indiana malpra... Read More...

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Anhedonia: You Won’t Like This

EVERYONE LOVES DUCK SOUP – Aug. 14, 2023 - While anhedonia may be complex, that doesn’t mean there’s no hope for those who are affected by it. For instance, research shows that talking therapies which focus on rew... Read More...

Addiction RecoveryAug 22 2023Big PharmaBooks, Memoirs, Films, and MediadepressionDrug Abuse and AddictionMental Health

Mental Health

Thousands of Children Sent To Very Profitable Scandal-Plagued Health Care Giant

Psychiatric Patients Restrained 50 Times More Often Than National Average

Screen Time Linked to Psychological Distress

Differential Diagnosis! What is It and Why is It Important?

Running Eases Depression Just Like Lexapro

More Counselors and Psychologists Needed To Help Decrease Mental Health Crisis Among Students

FDA Warns About Treating Psychiatric Disorders with Ketamine

California to Detain Homeless People with Mental Illness or Addictions

How I Rewired My Brain in Six Weeks

Strength in Sensitivity: Becoming a “Borderline” Psychotherapist

Getting to Know ‘Jack the Magnificent’

Oxygen Please: Youth in China Use ‘Performance Enhancing’ O2 Inhalers For Success

25% of Dutch Children Have Parents With Addiction or Mental Issues

What Having an Addictive Personality Actually Means

Pete Davidson Confirms He Went to Rehab

The Role of Faith and Spirituality in Supporting Addiction Recovery

She’s the Woman on the Line

3 in 4 Americans Believe They Can Help Family Addicts

Anxiety in the Age of Barbie

Dr. Hyla Cass – Using Amino Acids and CBD for Mental Health

Why Is Our Mental Health Getting Worse?

City Official Resigns After Creating ‘Doom Loom Walking Tour’ of San Francisco

Shelter Manager Embraces Those Suffering from Addiction and Homelessness

School sues Facebook, TikTok, other Social Media Owners for Addictive Products

Schools Short 100,000 Mental Health Workers

Mental Health Warnings Women Should Take Heed

Your Brain Plays Critical Role in Addiction Recovery

More Patients Suing Mishawaka

Anhedonia: You Won’t Like This