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Psychiatric Medications Kill More Americans than Heroin

Author: Editorial 27th August 2021 0 Comments

“”In 2014, 10,574 people died of heroin overdose while 15,778 died from an overdose of psychiatric medications, nearly 50% more.” This article by Kenneth Anderson has been published on the American Addiction Centers website. It begins: “In 2014, 10,574 people died…
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addiction, American Addiction Centers, heroin, Kenneth Anderson, MEPS (Medical Expenditure Panel Survey), Polypharmacy, Psychiatric Drugs, psychiatry, USA

Withdrawal From Antidepressants: A Review

Author: Editorial 7th December 2020 0 Comments

“We were dismayed to discover, in both the New Zealand and international surveys, that only 1 percent recalled being told anything about withdrawal effects when first prescribed the drugs.” This article from Dr. John Read is subtitled “UK authorities stop minimising…
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addiction, antidepressant side-effects, antidepressants, drug withdrawal symptoms, John Read, psychiatry, Psychology Today

The Duchess of Cambridge and the Royal Foundation release the #5biginsights in the biggest ever study on the early years

Author: Editorial 3rd December 2020 0 Comments

“People overwhelmingly believe that a child’s future is not pre-determined at birth. However, most people don’t understand the specific importance of the early years.” This report from the Royal Foundation begins: “The Duchess of Cambridge has unveiled the findings of the…
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addiction, children, COVID-19, Duchess of Cambridge, Early childhood, early years, family breakdown, homelessness, Research, Royal Foundation

A Safer Bet

Author: Editorial 11th November 2020 0 Comments

This report , written by Merlyn Holkar and Chris Lees, concerns online gambling and mental health. It comes from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, who say: “This report explores the harm that people with mental health problems can experience…
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addiction, Chris Lees, gambling, gambling addiction, Merlyn Holkar, Money and Mental Health Policy Institute

Kanye proves mental health is messier than just talking about your feelings

Author: Editorial 5th August 2020 0 Comments

“Mental illness is not an excuse for bad behaviour. But we need to acknowledge that it is very often the cause of it.” Writing in the Daily Telegraph , Bryony Gordon says: “A few years ago, when I had first plucked up the courage to…
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addiction, bipolar, Bryony Gordon, Daily Telegraph, Kayne West, psychosis, schizophrenia, severe and complex mental health problems

In Search of Silence

Author: Editorial 16th March 2020 0 Comments

“… explores the things endemic in our society such as sadness and loneliness, to unpick why we seek other people to fix what’s inside of us.” This book has been written by Poorna Bell. The publishers say: “Poorna Bell was sold…
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addiction, books, depression, fulfillment, happiness, loneliness, Poorna Bell, self-worth, suicide, wellbeing

I studied neuroscience to understand my addictions. Now I know it’s not the cure

Author: Editorial 30th January 2020 0 Comments

“Substance misuse is not a simple problem of brain chemistry. The most powerful influences lie outside our heads” Writing in The Guardian , Judith Grisel says: “I used to think addiction was caused by screwy molecules in the brain, and would be…
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addiction, brain chemistry, Genetics, Judith Grisel, neuroscience, psychopharmacology, The Guardian

‘I lost a decade of my life to prescription drugs’

Author: Editorial 25th November 2019 0 Comments

“The main sufferers of prescription-medication withdrawal are white women over the age of 45. We know how to put people on these drugs, we just don’t know how to get them off.” Dr. David Healy, professor of psychiatry, Bangor University….
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addiction, antidepressants, benzodiazepines, David Healy, Miranda Levy, Pregabalin, Psychiatric Drugs, psychiatry, Public Health England, The Telegraph, tranquillisers, Z-drugs

The Well Gardened Mind

Author: Editorial 15th August 2019 0 Comments

This book – subtitled “The Human Brain and the Transformative Power of Nature – has been written by Sue Stuart-Smith. The publishers say that it: “… is about how the garden is a vital place of escape for the brain, and…
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addiction, books, gardening, gardens, horticultural therapy, neuroscience, psychoanalysis, PTSD, Sue Stuart-Smith

Everything You Know About Addiction Is Wrong

Author: Editorial 22nd October 2018 0 Comments

The TED-talk editors write: “What really causes addiction – to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail first-hand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their…
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addiction, environment, Johann Hari, New Approaches, TED Talk, videos, war on drugs