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For decades, ketamine was known best as an anesthetic, used in hospitals worldwide. In the 1990s, it became a popular club drug known by the street name Special K. Now it’s enjoying newfound fame as a revolutionary treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.The first research on ketamine’s potential as a fast, effective antidepressant was published in 2006.

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Kevin Hines’ New Book Shares How Storytelling Can Save Lives

, Hines uses the power of storytelling to empower people to seek the help that will save their lives. His documentary film, , which he co-wrote and starred in, won the award for Best Story at the Nice International Film Festival in 2018, and his story has reached hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hines experienced the power of storytelling first-hand, shortly after his attempt off the Golden Gate Bridge.

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FDA Approves Postpartum Depression Drug That Works Within Days

August 12, 2023The first oral treatment for postpartum depression (PPD), zuranolone, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is expected to launch later this year. The medication, brand name Zurzuvae, is taken in pill form once daily for 14 days, and improvement of symptoms may be noticed as soon as three days after beginning treatment, researchers found.The only other FDA-approved medication for PPD, brexanolone (brand name Zulresso), must be administered as a single, 60-hour IV drip in a healthcare facility.

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The Importance of Advocating for All Migraine Patients

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, a time to learn more about conditions that include migraine, cluster headache, spinal CSF leak, and post-traumatic headache. Many people do not realize that migraine and severe headache conditions are more than just a headache; they are complex neurological disorders. I found that out the hard way.

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TW: This article mentions suicide. Jock is a fit, healthy man. A man who runs marathons. A public speaker.

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I love my life and have been quite privileged. I have also struggled with different mental illnesses for almost a decade. I was diagnosed with bulimia at 18 and had my first suicide attempt just before my 23rd birthday.

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What’s Behind the “Depression Gap” Impacting Women?

The list of gender gaps is sufficiently long and distressing. Disparities in pay, employment, and housework are well-documented — but did you know that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression?According to the CDC, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) affects 11% of women as opposed to 6% of men.

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[Self-Test] PMDD Test: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Symptoms

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a serious but treatable condition that affects 5.5% of people who menstruate.1 A severe version of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), PMDD is a mood disorder characterized by marked sadness, irritability, depressed mood, and/or anger, and other behavioral and physical symptoms that appear during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (about two weeks before menses) and remit within a few days of menstruation.2 The symptoms of PMDD cause significant distress and functional impairment.It’s not a requirement that PMDD symptoms appear leading up to every period, though symptoms must have occurred in most of the menstrual cycles during the past year. A diagnosis of PMDD, per the DSM-5, should also be confirmed by tracking daily symptoms during at least two menstrual cycles.PMDD often co-occurs with other psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorder.34 Individuals with PMDD are also at greater risk for suicide and suicidal behavior.3 Research on PMDD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is limited, though a 2021 study of 209 women with ADHD found that more than 45% of them reported having symptoms suggestive of PMDD.5In a recent ADDitude survey, two-third of women surveyed said they experienced PMS and/or PMDD.

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The GP rescued me when I was suicidal

I was diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) in 2021 and have come a long way since then.But at the start of 2023, things took a turn for the worst. I’d come off my medication in the summer of 2022 following a ‘good patch’, and I’d felt fine for a few months. I was still going to therapy, working and socialising.

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When Chronic Pain Leads to Suicidal Thoughts: 'I Thought About Giving Up'

I thought about giving up yesterday. For the first time I seriously was forced to think about it.

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5 Ways to Spread Mental Health Awareness

Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being. Yet, it is often neglected due to societal stigmas and misunderstandings. Mental health awareness is crucial to promoting understanding, empathy, and support for those struggling with their mental health. In today’s fast-paced world, it is vital to recognize the importance of prioritizing our mental health just as much as our physical health. To help spread awareness and promote mental health, this article mentions five ways you can make a difference. So, let’s dive in and explore these methods that can significantly impact mental health awareness.

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Trying to Be a 'Strong Black Woman' Kept Me From Getting the Help I Needed

As I am sitting here writing this piece, I am thinking about the many stigmas that are associated with mental health. I am thinking about my own mental health and how I used those stigmas to stop me from getting the help I needed on more than one occasion. Why? Because I am a Black woman who was taught to always be strong and any sign of mental illness would portray me as being weak, angry and downright pitiful.

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What 'It's a Wonderful Life' Reminds Me as Someone With Passive Suicidal Thoughts

“Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.”

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The Vows to My Husband Were Also Vows to My Mental Health

When I was first diagnosed with anxiety and depression at 15, I started to think about my future. Being overwhelmed with a new diagnosis, I spent a lot of time wondering how my life would play out. All my dreams suddenly became just out of reach, and I felt limited.

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A Love Letter (of Advice From My Therapist)

Mental illness has a way of covering your eyes and making it seem like there’s no way out of the fog. The love letter from my therapist is transcribed here in an annotated list; I received it in person. I am passing it on to you.

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What 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Taught Me About Mental Health

This post contains spoilers for “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.”

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10 Hidden Signs of Depression in Men

Experts indicate that at least six million men experience depression each year. It looks different in men than women, but there are common signs to watch for.Research shows that women are more likely to experience depression than men, but that doesn’t make it less of a concern. The study shows that men are often underrepresented in statistics, making it hard to determine the actual number.Depression rates in women are twice as high as in men, with differing symptoms being a reason for the wide prevalence gap.

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Stephen tWitch Boss' Death Should Have Us Demanding Change

It’s taken a while for me to find the right words. Of course it’s always shocking, jarring, and sad when we learn of someone taking their own life. But for some reason, when we heard the news that Stephan “tWitch” Boss had become the most recent seemingly happy, dancing, smiling and successful celebrity to kill themselves, the onslaught of social media posts directing those who are struggling to call the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline made me feel triggered, and I felt angry.

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The poetry scene finally allowed me to be heard

I believe that rock bottom can become the best place to rebuild from foundations up and that’s what I did. In 2016, at the age of 23, I was hospitalised I was suspected to have Bi-Polar II, BPD and PTSD, I still haven't received a confirmed diagnosis. After weeks of unsuccessful medication trails I was deemed as treatment resistant, at this point I was so scared of myself and my suicidal thoughts and after two attempts on my life I agreed to receive Electro-Convulsive Therapy.

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Veteran & Military Mental Health Conditions: What You Need to Know

During military service, service members are often exposed to violence, threats to personal safety, and other traumatic events. These experiences can significantly impact the mental health of active duty service members and veterans.

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I knew from early teens something wasn’t right and it took until my early 20’s to get help following thoughts of suicide. A lot happened between then and now I am in my 40’s. Divorce, work pressure, losing my baby through pre-eclampsia nearly losing my life too then told I will never have a child again and going into menopause at 35 yrs.

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Study: Ketamine Infusions Reduce Depression, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation in Some Patients

October 14, 2022Intravenous ketamine infusions could effectively reduce symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), suicidal ideation (SI), and anxiety, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. The study analyzed data from 424 TRD patients who received ketamine injections from November 2017 to May 2021.

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The Reality of One in Five Students Contemplating Suicide: I Was That One

As a parent of adult children, the month of September now begins without much fanfare. Whereas this month used to usher in the bustle of a new school year, these days it often starts on a much quieter note. I admittedly don’t give the month the recognition I used to because those school days are behind us now, both my children’s and my own. As I laid in bed this morning, sleepily scrolling through Facebook, I was swiftly reminded that it was now September by a simple post that said:

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Why We Need to Talk About Anorexia When We Discuss Suicide Prevention

Anorexia nervosa can be fatal — 10% of people living with anorexia die from the mental illness. Anorexia has the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition — which can be terrifying knowledge for people with eating disorders — but there’s very little discussion about why so many people with anorexia pass away.

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Healing From Trauma: It's OK to Be OK

“It’s OK to not be OK” is an expression I wished was around when I was growing up. In my day, it was more like, “What happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors.” Or, “Be seen, not heard.” Children who acted out were considered to be troublemakers. At no point in time during my childhood did anyone utter the words mental health. Even my suicide attempt at age 8 was defined as “childhood misadventure.” From then on, I swore to never talk about how I felt or the things that were happening to and around me. It didn’t matter, and I didn’t matter. No one would listen anyway.

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7 Ways to Commemorate Your Birthday When You Wish You Didn't Exist

I love birthdays, but not everyone does, and it’s every harder to celebrate making it another year when you’re experiencing suicidal ideation.

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I Almost Chose to Be Hospitalized for My Mental Health. Here's Why I Changed My Mind

What do you do when the mental health resources available would hurt you more than they would help you?

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I Finally Want to Live, but I Don’t Always Believe I Deserve To

“Do it. See if anyone cares.”

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3 Things You Need to Hear If Your Job Is Making You Suicidal

You know what they say.

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New Research Unlocks a Critical Resource for People Who Are Suicidal: Personal Essays

There are few experiences more lonely than feeling like the world would be better off without you in it. When you’re suicidal, your thoughts feed on this isolation, and it can feel like no one understands what you’re going through. The truth is, many people experience suicidal thoughts. In 2020, 12.2 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million planned a suicide attempt,

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How a Wellness Check Showed Me the Danger in Having Police Respond to Mental Health Crises

I grew up being taught that the police were the “good guys” that you reach out to for help when you’re in trouble. Even when I had kids of my own, I instilled in them a carte blanche sense of respect and admiration for officers as a whole. I wish I could say I still thoroughly trust the police without question, but I would be lying.

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10 TikToks to Watch If You're Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts Right Now

When people are struggling, especially with their mental health, we tell them to reach out. Talk to someone. Tell a trusted adult. But the unfortunate reality is that not everyone has a person they can text when suicidal thoughts get too loud and the pain gets too heavy. Even if someone has a great support system, when you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, feeling like a burden can make it incredibly difficult to reach out. And yes, crisis lines exist, but they have a time and a place (and plenty that needs fixing). Sometimes you just need the face of another person who understands, spending 60 seconds with you, being supportive and empathetic.

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Researchers Find a Cancer Kill Switch That Could Replace Chemotherapy

“We found weapons that are downstream of chemotherapy,” noted Peter, a member of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.“We think this is how multicellular organisms eliminated cancer before the development of the adaptive immune system, which is about 500 million years old,” Peter said in a statement in 2017. “It could be a fail-safe that forces rogue cells to commit suicide.

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Study Warns of Connection Between Cyberbullying and Teenage Suicide

JAMA Network Open. Their study explored the link between the two issues, giving more insight into the problem. However, before discussing the study, it’s essential to discuss cyberbullying.Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that involves sending electronic messages, posting information, or sharing images to harm someone.

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How to Protect Your Mental Health Supporting Suicidal Friends (When You’re Suicidal Too)

The other day I was talking to a friend and I mentioned to them how a bunch of my friends are suicidal. Immediately, they quipped that I was friends with “The Suicide Squad.” I laughed because that was funny, but later as I thought about it, I realized how true it was.

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When Suicide Hits Close to Home

The other day, my husband and I planned to walk to the store to pick up a few things for dinner. It seemed like an average, ordinary, uneventful day by all accounts. However, as we left our house, we were greeted by two of our neighbors standing in the street. One was recounting to the other about the hazmat team that was at another one of our neighbors’ houses earlier that day.

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How One Viral Letter About Suicide Changed My Life

On a particularly dark night in 2016, my suicidal thoughts were prevalent enough to change into plans and actions. In one last, desperate attempt to stay alive, I reached out to the local suicide hotline. The call lasted about 15 minutes before I hung up in pure frustration. For everything I said, there was a scripted answer. Empathy and compassion were non-existent. I didn’t feel safe and had to guard my words. The last thing I needed was cops pounding on the door.

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The Heaviness of My Depression Lifted, but the Suicidal Thoughts Remain

“Suicidal people don’t want to die, they just want the pain to stop.”

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9 BIPOC Mighty Writers You Should Read Even After BIPOC Mental Health Month

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month — an annual awareness month created to highlight the unique mental health challenges of historically oppressed racial and ethnic groups across the United States.

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9 TV Shows, Books, and Movies That Nail Living With Suicidal Thoughts

Suicidal ideation is lonely and can feel impossible to talk about; it’s hard to describe if you haven’t been there. I remember being desperate for a character who understood what I was feeling, so they could articulate the words I couldn’t. I found comfort in shared experiences, but it can also be triggering when suicide is depicted in mainstream media. If you’ve dealt with, or currently deal with suicidal ideation, I encourage you to check in with how you’re feeling before engaging with any of the below content. But if you’re looking for a shared experience, I hope you find it here.

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'Beetlejuice: The Musical': The Crude, Weird, Yet Emotionally Intelligent Show That Helped Me Through My Grief

Welcome to a show, er…story, I suppose, about death.

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9 TV Shows, Books, and Movies That Nail Living With Suicidal Thoughts

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'Beetlejuice: The Musical': The Crude, Weird, Yet Emotionally Intelligent Show That Helped Me Through My Grief

Welcome to a show, er…story, I suppose, about death.

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The Best Metal Song About Grief and Loss That You May Have Never Heard

Grief is a pain that I’ve never fully managed to endure. It weighs me down so much that I avoid it with ever scrap of effort I can manage. Heck, I’m a consummate Marvel fan, never missing a movie or TV show, but I can’t bring myself to see “Thor: Love and Thunder” yet for fear of certain triggers within. (If you know, you know.)

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If Your Job Is Making You Suicidal, Read This

It’s 8 a.m.

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9 LGBTQIA+ Mighty Writers You Should Read Even After Pride Ends

Pride Month 2022 is marching on, so the editorial team at The Mighty wanted to take a moment to feature some of our most active contributors in the LGBTQIA+ community — that is, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual communities respectively.

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AAP Recommends Mental Health Screening for All U.S. Youth

June 22, 2022Pediatricians should perform mental health screenings on all children and adolescents, evaluating for depression, anxiety, and suicide risk, says a new draft recommendation issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).1 A response to the growing mental health crisis among youth, this AAP guidance recommends screening adolescents ages 12 and up for major depressive disorder and youths ages 8 and up for anxiety, even in the absence of documented symptoms.Earlier this year, the AAP recommended universal screening for all kids age 12 and older for suicide risk; for kids aged eight 8 to 11, screening was recommended only when “clinically indicated,” such as when warning signs were present.John Piacentini, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at UCLA, called the AAP draft recommendation important because “anxiety in children is often less easily identified than other disorders, such as ADHD, which can delay treatment.” Left untreated, he said, anxiety is associated with increased risk of depression, self-harm, substance use, and other health risks in later life.The AAP joined the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in drafting the screening recommendations and in noting a need for further research on evaluating younger children for mental health conditions.

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