Mental health challenges affect millions of men across the United States, yet many struggle in silence due to societal expectations and cultural stigmas. At Alta Loma, we understand that healing happens most effectively within a supportive community. Men’s mental health groups represent a powerful therapeutic approach that addresses the unique needs of men facing various [...] The post The Importance of Men’s Mental Health Groups: Building Support and Connection appeared first on Alta Loma.| Alta Loma
At Alta Loma, we are firm believers that schizophrenia treatments for men must be customized, thoughtful, and gender-responsive in order...| Alta Loma
View our genetic mental disorders guide to learn the causes, the hereditary mental illness list, and treatment options at Montare Behavioral Health.| Montare Behavioral Health
A woman’s old friend and sometime lover asked her for a beaver shot to ease his stress on an upcoming couples trip. She obliged. Did he thank her? No he did not. She’s miffed, and wonders if she’s being too sensitive. We love questions like this: What do gay men actually do with vibrators? Our … Read More » The post All Hail E. Jean Carroll! appeared first on Dan Savage.| Dan Savage
Trump’s New Executive Order Revives Failed Policies of Institutionalization, Ignoring the Proven Solution: Housing First Service providers and advocates warn that the Trump administration has created a dangerous new way for America to respond to homelessness. In late July, President … Continue reading →| Invisible People
There are more than 100 response teams nationwide, but experts say more research on their impact is needed.| The Marshall Project
Mental health struggles among men have long been surrounded by silence and stigma. Cultural pressures to “man up,” avoid vulnerability, and push through emotional pain create major barriers to seeking care. These societal expectations often begin in childhood, where boys are taught to see emotional expression as weakness and seeking help as failure. As a [...] The post Inside the World of Men’s Mental Health Retreats appeared first on Alta Loma.| Alta Loma
In recent years, mental health retreats for men have become a transformative force in the landscape of mental health care.| Alta Loma
Motherhood is both rewarding and demanding. Between diapers, deadlines, and dinner plans, it’s no wonder so many moms feel like there’s no time left for... The post 5 Quick Self-Care Tips for Moms appeared first on Advantage Mental Health Center.| Advantage Mental Health Center
The classification of certain people as "athenes" receives wide expression in Talmudic stories and even practical halakhic application. Shayna Herszage-Feldan considers the varieties of asthenes descriptions in Talmudic texts, proposing that the category encompasses the condition that is today diagnosed as contamination-focused obsessive compulsive disorder. The post “Asthenes” as a Jewish Textual Reference to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder appeared first on The Lehrhaus.| The Lehrhaus
ACMI appreciates our Board Member, Will Humble, providing these well-reasoned comments. Will’s years of experience can help us remain calm in times of change and give some comfort that AHCCCS is not likely to be micromanaged by CMS as a result of President Trump’s recent Executive Order. Holly Gieszl Board Member New Executive Order on […]| Association for the Chronically Mentally Ill (ACMI)
Men’s mental health remains one of the most critical yet often overlooked areas of healthcare. Despite rising awareness of mental health in general, many men continue to face unique challenges when it comes to recognizing, addressing, and sustaining wellness in the face of mental illness. At Alta Loma, we believe that comprehensive care involves not [...] The post The Role of a Men’s Mental Health Support Group in Long-Term Wellness appeared first on Alta Loma.| Alta Loma
This is why a bipolar treatment facility for women isn't just a niche offering; it's a vital, transformative resource that can truly make...| Alta Loma
By Amanda Porter, PhD, APRN Lindner Center of Hope Mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. Just as physical health conditions vary in severity and treatment needs, psychiatric disorders require different levels of intervention depending on the individual’s condition, risks, and functional impairments. The levels of care in psychiatry provide a […] The post Levels of Care in Psychiatry appeared first on Lindner Center of HOPE.| Lindner Center of HOPE
"I wondered what it must have been like for Patty to deal with John absconding from an asylum not to return home to her and their seven children but to find his ‘other wife’, Mary Joyce."| Writers Review
“Some people with schizophrenia or other mental disorders identify with another gender. This is why it is important for transgender people to get a psychiatric evaluation before they undergo gender reassignment surgeries. And since these surgeries are irreversible, this evaluation is very important.” This psychiatrist’s opinion about the imperative of psychiatric clearance for transgender people […]| Mad In South Asia
In a recent affidavit submitted to the Kerala High Court, the Left-led state government stated that it would not proceed with enacting a bill to ban black magic, sorcery, and other inhuman practices. The bill, first drafted in 2022 based on recommendations from the State Law Reforms Commission, appears to have been shelved following a […]| Mad In South Asia
At Alta Loma, we understand that living with bipolar disorder can feel like navigating a stormy sea, with unpredictable highs and lows. It’s a condition that requires specialized care, and for many, Bipolar Disorder Residential Treatments offer the best path to stability and recovery. These programs provide a structured, immersive environment essential for healing, far [...] The post Exploring the Most Effective Bipolar Disorder Residential Treatments for Stability and Recovery appeared fir...| Alta Loma
When you or a loved one is struggling with mental health issues, the search for the Best Mental Health Treatment Center can feel...| Alta Loma
Maurice Dutton understands the feeling of complete helplessness in the face of mental illness. His son Michael was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 14. Three years later, in 1980, he was involuntarily admitted to Austin State Hospital after local facilities proved inadequate to help him. For the rest of his son’s life, Maurice watched Michael’s…| Fort Worth Weekly
Choosing the right mental health residential treatment center is a vital step toward healing and building a fulfilling life. At Alta Loma, recognized as one of the best mental health residential treatment centers, we understand this journey can feel overwhelming, weighed down by uncertainty and past struggles. Finding the best treatment center isn’t about checking [...] The post How to Choose the Best Mental Health Residential Treatment Center for Long-Term Healing appeared first on Alta Loma.| Alta Loma
Mental health treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all—and when it comes to supporting women, specialized, structured care is critical. At Alta Loma, we understand that women experience mental health challenges differently than men. Biological, psychological, and social factors influence not only the onset and symptoms of mental health disorders, but also how women heal. That’s where Womens Treatment [...] The post A Safe Haven for Healing: Exploring the Unique Features of Womens Treatment Cen...| Alta Loma
This article originally appeared in the February 2023 print issue of The Lutheran Witness. When you sit down in your pew this coming Sunday, do you see the pew with five persons in it? It is a young family, and how lovely they look. Notice the other pew with 10 persons, with people happily crowding together. Fellow worshipers are a delight to behold. That joy is not tempered by knowledge of sickness and death. It would not surprise you that one of those sitting in the row ahead is receiving c...| The Lutheran Witness
Choosing a bipolar treatment facility for yourself or someone you love can be one of the most important and emotional decisions you’ll..| Alta Loma
If your twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life, Bennet Taylor is failing miserably . . . with a big emphasis on the miserable. Where’s that zest she keeps hearing about? She’s a temp worker in New York City with no direction, no future, and no social life. And at theContinue reading "Passion Project by London Sperry"| Trigger Warning Database
Thayer Wren, the brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech and so-called father of modern technology, is dead. Any one of his three telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children would be a plausible inheritor to the Wrenfare throne. Or at least, so they like to think. Meredith, textbook accomplished eldest daughter and the head of her own groundbreakingContinue reading "Gifted and Talented by Olivie Blake"| Trigger Warning Database
Elizabeth Jenkins’ superb The Tortoise and the Hare was one of my favourite books in 2022. I was therefore keen at some point to read Harriet, published by the wonderful Persephone Books, a copy of…| Radhika's Reading Retreat
“Why do I cut myself?” is not a question most people would think of asking themselves, but it is a reality for countless individuals, the vast majority of whom are in their youth. Self-injury is more common than most of us realize. Self-harm (which occurs when someone cuts, burns, or otherwise hurts him or herself—…| Solara Mental Health
Top mental health blogs? Maybe it’s never occurred to you to follow one. It's no simple task to keep up with all the latest in regards to mental health research, updates, news, etc. To be sure, it's a landscape that is constantly in flux.| Solara Mental Health
I read Caroline Blackwood’s marvellous Great Granny Webster for #NYRBWomen25, the fifth book I’ve now read as part of this terrific reading project. I read this in April but could not write about i…| Radhika's Reading Retreat
We often think of depression as a disorder rooted in the brain—a chemical imbalance or faulty wiring. But what if the roots of depression extend far beyond and below the skull, into an unexpected place? Scientists are increasingly finding that the gut microbiome—a vast ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in your gut—could play […]| NeuWrite San Diego
On the first Tuesday of each month from 4-6 pm Arizona time, except for holiday weekends, ACMI will have a featured guest who will discuss a relevant behavioral health topic; after the speaker, we will discuss current issues with the behavioral health system attendees. We are pleased to have Dr. Jane Caplan present Psychedelic Medicine: […] The post ACMI’s Stakeholder Meeting: Psychedelic Medicine: Breakthroughs, Barriers, & the Future of Mental Health, April 1st, 2025, 4-6 PM AZ time app...| Association for the Chronically Mentally Ill (ACMI)
Getting a new computer at work has made me realize the extent to which I've lost my ability to focus. When I had to wait seconds or minutes for every action to complete, it was real easy to futz around on my phone while I waited. I couldn't get into a flow state anyway, so I didn't have a good reason not to. Now that I have a computer that works, I've realized just how dependent my brain had become on said futzing. I knew I was being unfocused, but I didn't know I had become unfocused. It was...| a rickety bridge of impossible crossing
I can't just eat bon bons while the world burns.| 'Splain You A Thing
The post Collective Well-Being Culture and Climate Events appeared first on Mindful Practices.| Mindful Practices
Priests and faith healers are the first people that Indians living with mental health challenges reach out to. Given the belief of people in traditional faith healing, the government of Gujarat concep...| Mad In South Asia
On the first Tuesday of each month from 4-6 pm Arizona time, except for holiday weekends, ACMI will have a featured guest who will discuss a relevant behavioral health topic; after the speaker, we will discuss current issues with the behavioral health system attendees. We are pleased to have Dr. Jane Caplan present Psychedelic Medicine: […] The post ACMI’s Stakeholder Meeting: Psychedelic Medicine: Breakthroughs, Barriers, & the Future of Mental Health, April 1st, 2025, 4-6 PM AZ time app...| Association for the Chronically Mentally Ill (ACMI)
If this piece gives you concerns about my viability as an employee, renter, applicant, neighbor, etc., please read this disclaimer / claimer. I have an almost technical interest in attempting to describe the subjective experience of certain aberrantmentalphenomena. Apart from any broader concerns and without concluding anything from it, then, here is an attempted accounting of what one might call a “breakdown” or an episode, an instance of bipolar collapse. For those interested: there wa...| Meta is Murder
For Mental Illness Awareness Week, we highlight resources for workers with lived experience of mental illness to help support My Mental Health at Work. Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
You don’t usually hear the words “fun” and “Mental Health Treatment” in the same sentence. And for good reason, mental health treatment is serious business. But that’s exactly why we’re talking about the role of fun in recovering from a mental illness. It’s a lot of hard work to change your life from the inside […] The post Behavioral Activation: The Important Role of Fun in Mental Health Treatment appeared first on My Soul Balm.| My Soul Balm
Experts are worried about a proliferation of "single-issue" cannabis clinics opening in Australia, some of them willing to prescribe via telehealth consultations with few checks.| www.abc.net.au
The novel is stamped with an epigraph: a quote from “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears. There’s an alchemy between the novel and the song that should not be overlooked—it adds a…| Another Chicago Magazine
Writing at The Gospel Coalition on John Andrew Bryant’s book on OCD and the Christian life.| v5.chriskrycho.com
By Laurie Little, PsyD Lindner Center of HOPE, psychologist Depression can occur at any age. It does not discriminate. However, recent research suggests that young adults are experiencing symptoms of depression at higher rates than ever. There are many theories about why this is […]| Lindner Center of HOPE
This year has been, for lack of a better and more polite phrase, one gigantic sh*% show. New strain of COVID! Lockdowns! Mr. Rogers! When I hear these things, my anxiety can skyrocket. Ok, maybe not with Mr. Rogers. How are YOU? That’s a loaded question nowadays, isn’t it? I’ve been thinking about you; hoping […]| Victoriamaxwell.com
I’m in a 4-month peer support worker training. It’s led by the always encouraging Debbie Sesula, an experienced peer support trainer herself. Though I’ve been offering mental health coaching for some time, I wanted advanced education and skills to help support those who seek out my assistance. It’s an intense course with two 3-hour classes […]| Victoriamaxwell.com
Anxiety Canada is presenting town hall meetings each week on guess what topic? Anxiety! And boy, the one I recently watched titled “Uncertainty during COVID-19” was so helpful! Knowledge is power they say. Getting accurate information about anxiety, how it works, and the tips to increase ‘uncertainty tolerance’ was anxiety reducing in itself. Most people […]| Victoriamaxwell.com
As a speaker who shares her story of mental illness and recovery, I’m often asked what helped me most when I didn’t want help. What benefited me most when I was struggling and pushing people (and their assistance) away? What worked I call the “Crazy Naked Truths” (CNT). CNT are principles healthcare providers, savvy friends, […]| Victoriamaxwell.com
As my husband and I move past the 40-day mark of staying at home due to COVID-19 (egad!), I thought another excerpt from my ‘work-in-progress’ memoir might be a nice diversion. Not much context is needed for this. Gentle feedback welcome. Email me at [email protected] or leave a comment. Happy reading!| Victoriamaxwell.com
“We’re nearing the end of the timeout with 1.6 seconds left in this championship game. Both big men have had huge nights tonight. Walker with his patient, methodical play, and Dunbar with his aggressive, hungry, take-no-prisoners style. It’s been a perfect matchup point for point, play for play. The fans could not have asked for […]| Memos from the Middle
Just for one moment in time not tomorrow… or the next day, it is… Only For Now. So reads the cover of Joseph Rovegno’s latest publication Only For Now, released in 2023 by Origini Edizioni.| c4 journal
I keep my book review ratings simple—they’re either required, recommended, recommended with qualifications, or not recommended. If you want the TL;DR, this is it: Recommended: Mary Robinette Kowal picks up her alt-history of the space program after a meteor strike and continues doing what sci-fi does best: throwing new light on present-day cultural issues by showing something that isn’t the present day. Where the first book looked head-on at sexism, the second carries that line forward ...| Chris Krycho
I keep my book review ratings simple—they’re either required, recommended, recommended with qualifications, or not recommended. If you want the TL;DR, this is it: Required: Mary Robinette Kowal’s alt-history of the space program (after a meteor strike!) is wonderful—smashingly-good plotting which somehow makes a half decade span feel urgent and fast-paced; a fantastic lead character; an interesting examination of women’s friendships; and frank treatment of both sexism and mental ill...| Chris Krycho
Drug and alcohol detoxification, commonly referred to as detox, is the process by which an individual’s body clears itself of substances such as drugs and alcohol. It involves the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from the body, typically under the supervision of medical professionals. The primary goal of detoxification is to manage the […]| Lindner Center of HOPE
This new blog critically discusses 2 recent papers on blood tests for schizophrenia and depression, and highlights that results are implausible, and why.| Eiko Fried
Just for my DWP diary, I will quickly note that I had another PIP Assessment two or three weeks ago. The actual appointment was far less awful than I was expecting (though whether or not the report they make from … Continue reading →| yetanotherlefty
The mental health experts at Seaside Palm Beach share the most common signs you’re dating a narcissist for anyone wondering if their partner has this disorder.| Seaside Palm Beach Luxury Rehab
Carella Keil is a poet and digital artist who splits her time between the ethereal world of dreams, and Toronto, Canada, depending on the weather. Her life has been deeply and irrevocably affected by mental illness. In 2008, she lost her youngest brother to suicide. Carella has been diagnosed with PTSD, Bipolar I and Dissociative […]| Broken Light Collective
Powerful photography series by Giovanni Savino. #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #art #photography| Broken Light Collective
Photography by Luis Rosado who has lived with an array of mental health challenges. Being sexually molested as a child, ptsd, anxiety, depression, alcoholism and more have taken their toll on him over the years. He feels like he lost years of growth due to his mental health challenges. About this photo: “This image is called ‘Vanishing […]| Broken Light Collective
Photography by Yanninia Marie who struggles with what she refers to as The Darkness. Darkness wears a mask of many faces and for her, those masks are depression, anxiety, PTSD, and a non-epileptic …| Broken Light Collective
Photography by K. Sforza who has lived with chronic mental illness since the age of 10, when they first attempted suicide. They experience chaos, sometimes followed by periods of relief, melancholy, voices, and anxiety. Photography is the medium they use to give voice to opinions, ideas, thoughts, and feelings of oppression. They are a survivor, […]| Broken Light Collective
Photography series taken by Rosie Kitt, a 27-year-old from Nottingham who has experienced depression, anxiety and PTSD. Rosie finds healing through creativity. About the series: “Manifestation of Trauma on the Body’ explores the effect of both the physical and psychological impressions that traumatic experiences can leave behind on the body. These include desensitization, flashbacks, speechlessness, fight or […]| Broken Light Collective
Livonne is an artist and storyteller from Australia who lives with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder caused by multiple traumatic and life changing events. Art has filled so many of the cracks caused by these traumas and has become her voice after years of not being able to speak her truth. Livonne is a passionate […]| Broken Light Collective
The behavioral health experts at Seaside Palm Beach detail the relationship between emotional intelligence and mental health. Click here for the full article.| Seaside Palm Beach Luxury Rehab
A recent Manhattan Institute report criticized Mental Health First Aid as not improving outcomes for people with mental illnesses.| Mental Health @ Home
You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health by Ken Duckworth incorporates expert advice and the wisdom of lived experience.| Mental Health @ Home
ADHD and Executive Function go hand in hand with mental health in a world that's not set up for NDs to succeed. See how ExD might be affecting you as an ND.| My Soul Balm
Amairani Gómez Rodríguez Puebla, Mexico The Scream by Edvard Munch, 1893. National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Oslo, Norway. I had my first panic attack at seventeen. Biochemistry was a total headache; no matter how hard I studied, it was never enough to pass. As a school overachiever, I had never experienced failure.| Hektoen International
New editorial proposes that the default mode brain network is responsible for mental health crisis in youth. I show that this idea is false.| Eiko Fried
. Our stories can be honored in the telling and given space to evolve with time, crafting new traditions and ways of connecting with our community. But there is no denying that the holidays are stressful!| Ketamine Health Centers
In October, we focus on the importance of mental health screening as a preventative measure to curb mental illness, addressing the rapid rise of depression and anxiety in our society.| Ketamine Health Centers
The foundational principles that guide Ketamine Health Centers are a holistic approach to wellness that strengthens overall well-being.| Ketamine Health Centers
Maybe it’s the vitamin D boost or the energy from being near a water source that rejuvenates & refreshes - summer vibes can generate a healing space.| Ketamine Health Centers
We are keen to ensure a successful and comfortable experience. Once you leave our clinic there are elements of post-infusion care that are important to help maximize results.| Ketamine Health Centers
Ketamine infusion therapy proves to be an effective treatment for mental health precisely because of the dissociative effects that it creates.| Ketamine Health Centers
Ketamine Health Centers, dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatment for mental health challenges, offers several alternative approaches to treat migraines.| Ketamine Health Centers
There are strenuous states of affairs that we are experiencing collectively, and it is bringing many to a breaking point. Being mindful of this can help us confront each other with grace instead of a short fuse.| Ketamine Health Centers
Mental health problems are comorbid, which means that they are positively intercorrelated and don’t tend to occur in isolation. Of all people diagnosed with major depression, for example, about half of them have at least one more comorbid mental health problem, such as generalized anxiety disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. Now, the same holds for... Read more »| Eiko Fried
Carnegie Mellon is complacent in facilitating an incredibly stressful environment propagated by a culture that encourages overworking, overcommitting, and overexerting. There is no such thing as a 40-hour week.| Seth Vargo