Brooklyn Minds

Big and thrilling changes are on the way! The Curated and Brooklyn Minds team are thrilled to announce that we have finalized our partnership and will now be working under one banner with Dr. Itzkoff at the helm. Both sides of the company have long been seen as pioneers in the space, especially when it comes to and their promise in this space. The great care we provide will not change, and we're excited to be taking this very bold step in making our groundbreaking services even more accessible to a wider population!

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We’re thrilled to see a landscape that’s beginning to embrace something the BK Minds team has long known: can change lives for folks with treatment resistant mental health issues. Check out this great quote from in a piece for which dives into some considerations before beginning psychedelic assisted treatment!

Link below!



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Check out our latest blog post by Michael Rodriguez, PsyD about Cognitive Defusion. A hallmark of is feeling as though our thoughts are out of our control. This strategy is aimed at combatting that, and is a great strategy! Link below!



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Check out this article from featuring snippets from an interview with our very own (link in bio and below!) This one tackles and and is definitely worth the read!

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As edges closer to determining the fate of , we join countless others in taking a stand for bodily autonomy and reproductive justice. We recognize and are all related and will continue to support our clients and community in making decisions that are best for them. Consider taking action by educating yourself or donating to an organization you believe in like who are on the front lines.

Today is and the folks at are calling us to join on their bold mission. Inequality impacts our health outcomes, both mental and physical.

“This World AIDS day let’s remind our governments that global inequalities affect us all, no matter who we are or where we are from.”

For those suffering, or know someone who is, know that we stand with you today and always. We thank you for your continued bravery and advocacy. Want to get involved? Check here: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-aids-day/world-aids-day-2021/key-messages

One of the core tenets of our *xPositive team is that we remain educated through reading, discussion, and research to provide our clients with inclusive treatment. We actively welcome and celebrate clients of all backgrounds and relationship styles. Check out this quote from Kathy Labriola’s “Polyamory Breakup Book,” which is a part of our teams curriculum!

“When abortion rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back!” 💜💖

Last weekend our team was honored to participate with thousands of others in NYC’s An assault on the healthcare autonomy of one is an assault on the autonomy of all of us. Keep up the fight for justice and body autonomy!

Today marks the final day of and we wanted to make sure we were showing love and visibility to all of our magnificent bisexual staff, clients, and community members! Too often, bi identities get erased from our discourse around sexuality. As mental health practitioners, we strive to lift up and celebrate all identities in a wholistic and way. Today and always, you are seen, heard, and celebrated.

"The Brooklyn Minds team maintains a level of respect and kindness towards me that I didn’t know existed in a mental health setting."

- Brooklyn Minds patient testimonial

If you or someone you love is seeking excellent mental health care, please visit our website to learn more about our services.

https://brooklynminds.com/treatments/

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What do hedgehogs, cockroaches, and African grey parrots all have in common? They are the unexpected superstars of PetTube! Join New Frontiers Dr. Carlene MacMillan and Dr. Owen Muir tomorrow on Clubhouse for a discussion on exotic pets and YouTube. With special guest of .

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Relationships are paramount in having a meaningful life. At Brooklyn Minds we developed the Winnicott Program to support clients in living their best lives by helping them learn to trust others in a way that strengthens relationships. The program is designed to fill in the gaps of traditional mental health treatment by providing services in the home and in the community. With the Winnicott Program, we are able to meet life where it is actually happening.

The Winnicott Program is a concierge, companion-based service aimed at building trusting relationships and helping client’s reach their personal goals. Services are individually tailored and developed with the assistance of the client, their treatment team and family. For example, our companions may go into a client’s home to help them develop more regular morning routines or assist with home organization.

https://brooklynminds.com/winnicott-program/

"In addition to raising concerns about how to help vulnerable individuals under conservatorships, the movement also pulls back the curtain on how we hold celebrities to impossible ideals and how hard it can be for them to lead happy lives despite seemingly limitless fame and fortune. This past week the world watched as American Gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from the team competition at the Olympics citing overwhelming mental health concerns she refers to as her inner demons. She has been managing intense pressure to continue to be “the best gymnast the world has ever seen,” which the media reminds us at every turn. It is hard for any of us to imagine the level of scrutiny and admiration that individuals like Simone and Britney face."

https://thefrontierpsychiatrists.substack.com/p/demons-on-display

Demons on Display Toxic Celebrity Culture from Britney Spears to Simone Biles

Our Dr. Carlene MacMillan joined Morning Joe to discuss the Britney Spears conservatorship and how the arrangements are intended to help hold people up and not rob them of their autonomy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=169eqAz3ECs

Conservatorship Shouldn't Take Away An Individual's Autonomy: Psychiatrist Psychiatrist Carlene Macmillan joins Morning Joe to discuss Britney Spears' conservatorship. Dr. Macmillan also describes what conservatorships are and why s...

Britney Spears is one of 1.3 million Americans living under conservatorship/guardianship arrangements where an adult’s decision making power around their health, their life and their finances can be placed in the hands of someone else due to concerns around their ability to make these decisions on their own. This is murky and poorly regulated terrain, particularly when mental health issues are at play.

While we don’t know all the details of her specific case, here are ten considerations for those who are directly involved from Brooklyn Minds co-founder Dr. Carlene MacMillan - someone whose career as a psychiatrist has focused on helping individuals live to their fullest in their communities while living with significant mental illness:

1. Neutral professional fiduciary w/o conflicts of interest 🕊⚖️
2. Least Restrictive environment ⛓🛣
3. Non-Draconian $ Guardrails 💸
4. Time-Limited, Reviewed ⏳🙎‍♀️
5. Get Health Care Proxy 📝
6. Psychiatric Advance Directives 🧭
7. Environment to Support Recovery 😴🏞🐎🌹
8. Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs 💊🩺
9. Trusted Team for Community Integration ‍❤️🩹👏
10. If You See Something, Say Something 👀📢✊

For more on Britney Spears’ conservatorship, visit The Frontier Psychiatrists link in our bio and read Shows Us When “Help” is Not Helpful.

https://thefrontierpsychiatrists.substack.com/p/freebritney-shows-us-when-help-is



of our Clubhouse show by Alejo Porras Art

#FreeBritney Shows Us When “Help” is Not Helpful How our Mental Health and Legal System is Failing Britney Spears (and So Many Others)

Tomorrow at 1PM on Clubhouse, The Frontier Psychiatrists Dr. Carlene MacMillan and Dr. Owen Muir take a deep dive into the fan-led movement which has captivated everyone from Courtney Love to The New Yorker.

With a panel of experts, they'll explain conservatorships, guardianships and discuss perinatal psychiatric issues and stigma around people with mental illness becoming parents from the perspective of supporting patient autonomy.

Panel Guests: RJ Smith, Jeremy Fox, Rachelle Dooley, Michelle Bernabe, RN, Rachele Vogel, PsyD, Amanda Tinkleman, MD and Liberation Iannillo

https://www.clubhouse.com/join/sphere/RTNfPkpJ/xoNqRXLo

Text JOIN to (929) 590-9557 or go to asksphere.club to get notifications about upcoming Clubhouse discussions.

The Frontier Psychiatrists recently hosted a conversation on Clubhouse about why so many mental health influencers are essentially faking mental illnesses like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).

We quickly learned that not only was DID frequently trending on TikTok and Instagram, but other mental disorders that can be portrayed visually like Tourette’s, ADHD and Autism were taking up TikTok front page real estate the same way videos tagged with the much more innocuous hashtags.

Why are TikTok influencers faking mental illness? Visit The Frontier Psychiatrists on Substack and our panel of mental health professionals and legit influencers will break it all down for you.

https://thefrontierpsychiatrists.substack.com/p/dsm-5-tiktok

Sketchnotes by Adrien Liard

Who are your favorite mental health accounts to follow? Tag them in the comments.

Join The Frontier Psychiatrists tomorrow, July 9th at 1PM EDT on Clubhouse when Dr. Carlene MacMillan and Dr. Owen Muir discuss the challenges of raising awareness of effective treatments for substance use and mental illness in an algorithm driven world.

The “Just Say No” slogan was created by the Needham, Harper & Steers advertising agency in the 1980s and made famous by then First Lady Nancy Reagan as part of the U.S. “War on Drugs”. The slogan was intended to discourage children from engaging in illegal recreational drug use.

40 years later, the War on Drugs has backfired and countless lives have been lost around the world. This misguided war is now being fought across social media platforms whose algorithms silence the wrong information about substance use and make it difficult for people to both discuss harm reduction strategies and psychedelic medicine.

With guests Chris Vazquez, Jeremy Fox, RJ Smith, Alyssa Riccio, Kimberly Juroviesky, Liberation Iannillo, Colin Marcom, Cass Biron, LCSW, Ben Lightburn

https://ios.clubhouse.com/event/MzJWZRnb

New on drowenmuir.com … The OurView podcast sits down with .macm to discuss symptoms and treatment options. https://www.drowenmuir.com/podcasts/

Today at 1PM on Clubhouse join The Frontier Psychiatrists for a discussion about the troubling trend of TikTok influencers faking mental illness.

iD magazine recently reported "...video-first platforms like TikTok are changing the way Munchausen’s syndrome manifests. As moving image eclipses static posts, posers are choosing dynamic disorders — and ones that can be easily exaggerated for comic effect. One apparently common culprit is Tourette’s, as well as the general impersonation of similar motor and vocal tics. Videos show mundane activities being interrupted by expletives, and often more extreme outbursts than those most common with Tourette’s, which may be less noticeable in a short video."

The Frontier Psychiatrists explore clout chasing that takes the form of faking mental illness online. Learn about Munchausen-by-internet and reflect on how algorithms play a part in reinforcing it.

https://www.clubhouse.com/event/mgwe01Kd

🤷‍♀️ Why are TikTok influencers faking mental illness? Rec.🔴 - Human Behaviour Friday, July 2 at 1:00pm EDT with Dr.Carlene MacMillan,MD, Chris Vazquez, Owen Muir, MD, IT Professional, Autumn Farr, Carly Krzanstek, Gina Pellicci, Jeremy Fox, Robert Tolppi, FrontierPsych Helper, Record Robot, Jessica MultiplictyAndMe. The Frontier Psychiatrists explore clout chasing that takes....

Today is , a day to raise awareness and recognize victims and survivors of trauma. If you or someone you love needs help, we’ve put together a list of resources.

National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Veterans-Active-Duty



Military One Source
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/?s=ptsd



National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

PTSD Alliance
www.ptsdalliance.org



LGBTQ+ Veterans: Veteran Resources
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/lgbtq-plus/resources.asp


Military S*xual Trauma Resource List
https://www.nsvrc.org/blogs/military-sexual-trauma-resource-list

2020 was a trigger generator - the pandemic, racial tension, politics - and we all went online to discuss. Margarita Khosh, Dr. Carlene MacMillan and Dr. Owen Muir ask Dr. Brendan Nierenberg, PsyD and Jesse Lyon, MS, C.Ht what they see as the future of mental health in and on social media. https://mkmedicalsolutions.com/blog/f/the-future-of-mental-health-in-and-on-social-media

The Future of Mental Health IN and ON Social Media A couple of months ago, Margarita Khosh joined the new exclusive by-invitation-only audio drop-in social media app . It was a very exciting time to join such a social media platform because it allowed folks to ...

Join us tomorrow on Clubhouse when the Brooklyn Minds S*x Positive Team hosts an afternoon of related discussions at the Sphere club. https://www.clubhouse.com/event/Pr1OgZBV

2PM: Julia Koerwer, LMSW, leads a discussion on oppression vs. depression, exploring the intersection and underlying reasons LGBTQIA+ people struggle more with mental health issues.

3PM: Michelle Bernabe, RN, hosts a panel on the experience of religion and q***rness.

4PM: Gina Pellicci, LMSW, leads a discussion around Kink at Pride.

5PM: Cass Biron, LCSW, and Liberation Iannillo, Digital Marketing Director, will discuss addiction and sobriety in the q***r/trans community.

Illustration by Angela Krieg.

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There's still time to register for the Psychedelic Opportunity Summit beginning tomorrow, June 22nd. The virtual event is an opportunity to gain knowledge and connections needed to tap into the therapies and applications driving this exploding market.

The Psychedelic Opportunity Summit is a mission driven event, designed to bring together key stakeholders from the investment, payer, provider, pharma, regulatory, scientific and medical communities to advance safe, affordable and effective access to psychedelic therapies.

Our Dr. Carlene MacMillan and Dr. Owen Muir are among the speakers participating in this event. Use code SPHERE15 to save 15% off registration.

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The Psychedelic Opportunity Summit | The Psychedelic Opportunity Summit JUNE 22-23, 2021 | VIRTUAL EVENT REGISTER TODAY Download Brochure The momentum towards providing safe and affordable access to psychedelics and empathogens for therapeutic relief from behavioral health issues continues to build and inspire shifting regulations, increasing investment and what might e...

Brooklyn Minds provides customized and comprehensive mental health care to individuals and families from youth to adult. We take pride in our inclusive and collaborative philosophy. If you or someone you love is seeking excellent mental health care services, visit our website at brooklynminds.com to learn more.

Are you ready to quit smoking? Brooklyn Minds offers Deep TMS for smoking cessation in our convenient Midtown location. We are 1 of only 10 locations in the U.S. with ' H4 helmet offering Deep TMS as a safe and effective aid to help you quit smoking. https://brooklynminds.com/tms-for-smoking-cessation/

Frustrated by the current vaccine incentive programs? You’re not alone. Our Maya Kruger, LCAT, RDT shares tips for letting go of your anger.

Opinion | I got vaccinated early and all I got was this lousy sticker. But it was still worth it. I’m here to say to my fellow First-in-Liners and Chronic High School Group Project Overachievers: We gotta chill.

In case you missed it, we have a visual recap of The Frontier Psychiatrists discussion on mindfulness with Jewel by sketchnotes artist .

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"Brooklyn Minds gives me access to what I consider to be excellent care."

- Brooklyn Minds patient testimonial

Tonight on Clubhouse joins The Frontier Psychiatrists for a discussion on mindfulness. Joining them are , Dr. Amir Shah, , , . Sketchnotes by .