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May 25, 2022
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In Partial, Grudging Defense Of The Hearing Voices Movement

35 min • 4,892 words • 935 comments • 319 likes • podcast (31 min)
Scott Alexander examines the Hearing Voices Movement, discussing its benefits and limitations in treating psychosis while emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to mental health care. Longer summary
Scott Alexander discusses the Hearing Voices Movement, which advocates for treating hallucinations and delusions as normal rather than medicalized. He argues that while the movement has some positive aspects, such as providing community support for people with mild psychosis, it shouldn't be seen as a replacement for medical treatment in severe cases. The post explores the complexities of mental health advocacy, the role of community in treatment, and the importance of balancing different approaches to mental health care. Shorter summary
Jul 13, 2015
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Things That Sometimes Work If You Have Anxiety

31 min • 4,251 words • 216 comments
Scott Alexander reviews a wide range of treatments for anxiety disorders, from lifestyle changes and therapy to medications and alternative remedies, emphasizing the importance of exploring multiple options. Longer summary
Scott Alexander provides an extensive overview of various treatments for anxiety disorders, covering diet and lifestyle changes, therapy options, conventional medications, and alternative treatments. He emphasizes the importance of lifestyle interventions like exercise and sleep, discusses the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy, and reviews various medication classes including SSRIs, SNRIs, and benzodiazepines. The post also explores alternative treatments like supplements and experimental drugs, concluding that while no single treatment stands out as extremely effective, there are many options available for those dealing with anxiety. Shorter summary
Mar 27, 2015
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Highlights From My Notes From Another Psychiatry Conference

13 min • 1,782 words • 171 comments
Scott Alexander shares insights and critiques from a psychiatry conference, covering topics from medication prescribing rights to new monitoring technologies and research methodologies. Longer summary
Scott Alexander humorously recounts his experience at a psychiatry conference, highlighting various issues in the field. He discusses the debate over psychologists prescribing medication, new technologies for monitoring schizophrenic patients, problems with certain study designs, the effectiveness of long-acting injectable antipsychotics, and the superiority of clozapine. He also touches on political lobbying in psychiatry and the influence of drug companies. The post is written with a mix of seriousness and sardonic humor, critiquing various aspects of psychiatric practice and research. Shorter summary