CANADIAN 🇨🇦 Sports Mom, Psychotherapist, Children’s Mental Health Worker, and Partial-Load College Faculty.
Toronto
Joined February 2014
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Today in the Lindsay Clancy trial
a forensic psychologist was asked if he had ever heard of akathisia.
He said no🤔
Akathisia is one of the most distressing side effects of antipsychotics.
Inner restlessness that can feel unbearable.
We detail here:
psychiatrypodcast.com/psychi…
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Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at dollyparton.com
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com
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Former Toronto social worker charged with fraud after police allege she worked with suspended credentials ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/f…
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Lindsay Clancy prosecutors are working from a harsh, punitive model of psychiatric care, an authoritarian system where the patient must follow doctor’s orders even if the treatment appears to be harmful. A touching belief in the primacy of clinical judgment — not good medicine.
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Abruptly stopping 50 mg of sertraline (Zoloft) can carry serious, life-threatening risks. According to the literature, at this dose, an estimated 74–85% of serotonin transporters in the brain remain occupied, meaning 50 mg is far from a small dose in terms of its pharmacologic effect. Withdrawal is likely to occur after abrupt discontinuation, especially among long-term users. Many people who have experienced severe and protracted SSRI withdrawal injuries report being harmed even after tapering from 50 mg using conventional linear tapering schedules.
Dr. Jennifer Tufts, who was Lindsay Clancy’s prescribing psychiatrist leading up to the unthinkable tragedy, told Ms. Clancy’s defense attorney, the jurors, and the American public that it is okay to abruptly stop 50 mg of Zoloft.
Please do not abruptly stop an antidepressant. Tapering should be individualized, with gradual, often hyperbolic dose reductions that become progressively smaller as the dose decreases. For many, this is a months- or years-long process.
Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Clancy family.
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Big Earth. Good Earth. Happy #EarthDay! Let's keep our amazing planet clean! 💙💚🌎
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INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT: All schools and board sites will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 26.
Secondary exams scheduled for Monday have been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan 29, at the same times.
For more information, visit tcdsb.org
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Lessons In Catting: You can be a world leader, but you still have to hold the door open for your cat. 😹🇨🇦
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Our thoughts are with all our friends around the world who were affected by community violence this weekend. You are not alone.
When little ones hear about violent events on the news, it can be hard to help them understand and cope with what happened. Limiting media exposure and making space for them to express big feelings can help children feel safer and more secure.
Check here for more free resources supporting families affected by violence: m.sesame.org/ViolenceResourc…
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Correct. #WANTITALL
