My family and my rapists, abusers and psychiatrists all had it in common that they wanted me to “take something” to become more obedient and quiet. My family and my rapists, abusers and psychiatrists all wanted me to “take something” to become more obedient and quiet.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/what-happens-when-there-is-no-help/
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Global Psychiatry’s Attempt to Excommunicate the Former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health – Mad In America
The UN reflected a middle-ground position for human rights-based mental health, but the response from psychiatric organisations was hostile.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/global-psychiatrys-attempt-to-excommunicate-the-former-un-special-rapporteur-on-the-right-to-health/
Ten Years Later: Still Shooting the Odds – Mad In America
Unfortunately, the problems that sometimes occur when people try to stop an SSRI antidepressant are still severe and long-lasting.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/ten-years-later-still-shooting-the-odds/
Ten Years Later: Still Shooting the Odds – Mad In America
Unfortunately, the problems that sometimes occur when people try to stop an SSRI antidepressant are still severe and long-lasting.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/ten-years-later-still-shooting-the-odds/
Mental Disorder Labels in Children Impact Identity Development
I’ve had kids tell me their name and then state their disorder . I say that disorder is not who you are ..
Sophie Isobel examines the moral implications and potential long-term effects on self-identity in children diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/mental-disorder-labels-in-children-impact-identity-development/
Accumulating Evidence for the Effectiveness of Psychodynamic Therapy
Review of existing trials finds psychodynamic psychotherapies superior to no treatment, as effective as CBT.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/10/accumulating-evidence-for-the-effectiveness-of-psychodynamic-therapy/
What the RADAR Trial Tells Us About Antipsychotic Reduction and Discontinuation – Mad In America
Although the trial showed that relapse is more likely if you reduce antipsychotic medication, it did not show that relapse is inevitable.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/what-the-radar-trial-tells-us-about-antipsychotic-reduction-and-discontinuation/
Brain Changes from ECT Linked to Worse Outcomes
New research questions the assumption that brain changes after ECT are beneficial to service users.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/brain-changes-from-ect-linked-to-worse-outcomes/
A Bold Critique of Global Mental Health’s Expansion and Scalability
Challenging the ‘scaling up’ narrative, a multidisciplinary team confronts the overlooked value of local knowledge in global mental health interventions.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/a-bold-critique-of-global-mental-healths-expansion-and-scalability/
Remembrances of Linda Andre, Leader in the Fight Against ECT – Mad In America
Psychiatric survivors and allies mourn ECT activist and author Linda Andre and vow to continue her legacy.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/09/remembrances-of-linda-andre-leader-in-the-fight-against-ect/
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