By Jacob Z. Hess, PhD Source: Unthinkable.cc Despite all the valiant efforts to reduce suicide rates in the U.S., a study by the National Center for Health Statistics released in April of 2016 reported that suicide in the United States had surged to the highest levels in nearly 30 years, with an increase in every age group except older
A detailed look at the chemical imbalance theory of mental disorders including the theory's history and the scientific findings about it. See what some of the todays leading psychiatric researchers say about the chemical imbalance theory. This video is presented by Jeff Baker from AdvancingMentalHealth.org. 10 Daily Wellness Habits Checklist Free Checklist Here
Have you ever had a gut feeling or butterflies in your stomach? Has hunger ever changed your mood? Our guts and brains are physically and biochemically connected in multiple ways. The state of our digestive system can alter the way our brains work and behave. This gives new meaning to the phrase, "Food for thought".
Photo by Matthew Brodeur True Truth - A Foundation By Dan Gabbert From unhealthy dietary to compromising lifestyle, we are being flooded with a mass of “information” (some of it quite contradictory and confusing) as to which practices are truly best for our physical, mental, and spiritual health. In this type of social environment, it becomes
By Risë Rafferty, RDN A 24-year-old male teacher began to have deviant thoughts of doing harm to his students. He sought professional help and complained of depression, insomnia, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and anxiety along with the thoughts of inflicting harm. The counselor referred him to a psychologist. Thinking that perhaps he was possessed, he also sought
By Ocean Robbins You already know that vegetables are good for your health. But did you know that they are also good for your mood? A study led by researchers in New Zealand and published in the British Journal of Healthy Psychology found that eating fruits and vegetables is associated with greater flourishing in daily life. The study tracked 405
By Michele Waterman April 22, 2018 My story isn’t unique. I’m one of many millions of Americans that bought into an unproven theory that depression and anxiety are caused by unbalanced brain chemistry. After taking psych meds for sixteen years, I can honestly say I’ve given traditional psychiatry and allopathic medicine a fair opportunity to
By David Mielke, M.S. “Mr. Mielke, I won’t be able to complete the assignment. I have ADHD.” “I don’t have to copy those notes from the board; someone needs to copy them for me.” “You can’t say ‘No’ to me; I can take the final exam in the special ed classroom.” I’ve been a high
By Hannah Sentenac Why is gut health so important? And what are the best foods for gut health? Get answers so you can heal your gut, stay regular, and achieve good health. This article originally published on the Food Revolution Network. When someone suggests you should “go with your gut” — they’re more right than you
By Rebecca Belschner, FNP This question runs through the head of so many who have experienced benzodiazepine withdrawal: “Why? Why doesn’t my doctor/provider know what is happening to me? Why does he/she disregard that I do know what is happening to me? Why do they refuse to confirm my concerns or support me?” Benzodiazepine tolerance and
