Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum psychosis is a very serious mental illness that usually starts in the days or weeks after birth. You may not be able to look after yourself or your baby very well. There are many different symptoms, which include: feeling severely depressed being manic – excessively energetic and talkative quick changes of mood feeling very […]
Life Rules for Maintaining Healthy Relationships
Maintining Healthy Relationships Maintaining a healthy relationship is a two-way street. It takes treating others well, while ensuring you are being treated well in return. Being self aware of your own actions and how it impacts others is of utmost importance. On the flip side, a healthy relationship is also about getting what you need […]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Mental Health
Traumatic Brain Injury and Your Mental Health Traumatic Brain Injury is a disruption of normal brain function, caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head. Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. In fact, TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths. […]
There is a Reason Major Depression Hurts
Neuromechanics of Major Depression and Pain Major depression is often associated with painful physical symptoms such as a headache, backache, stomach ache, joint ache, general fatigue and muscle ache. In fact, 65% of people with depression complain of pain. And there is a good reason–it’s biological. Depression and pain share a common neurochemical pathway in […]
What is Gracious Redundancy™?
Definition of Gracious Redundancy™ The word gracious is an adjective meaning that you are kind, courteous and compassionate. The word redundancy is a noun meaning excessive repetition. Together, Gracious Redundanc™y is a term that focuses on the dignified and compassionate treatment of others through repeated positive reinforcement. Positive Reinforcement The reinforcement theory of motivation […]
Suicide Prevention Effect of Ketamine
Ketamine in Suicide Prevention Tragic losses of life from suicide, like the recent passing of iconic designer Kate Spade and the chef, storyteller, and writer Anthony Bourdain are absolutely devastating…and preventable. Each year, nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide. Furthermore, for every suicide, 25 more are attempted. With dire statistics like this, we must find a better […]
The Stigma of Mental Illness
Let’s Talk About The Stigma of Mental Illness The more we talk about it, the less of a stigma mental illness will be. Thanks to a rise in celebrities talking about their mental health, we’re getting closer to a world free of stigma. Athletes like NBA All-Star Kevin Love are helping people overcome stigma and […]
Ketamine: New Hope for Depression
Ketamine: Essential Medicine Those suffering from treatment-resistant depression may now have new hope! A new study shows that Ketamine, a club drug known as ‘special K’, may be an effective treatment for depression. Ketamine is a class III schedule drug. Hospitals and other medical settings have the approval to use as an anesthetic. Ketamine’s discover […]
When a Friend Attempts Suicide
Suicide Touches Everyone When a person attempts suicide, it’s a terrible time for the whole family, as well as friends and other loved ones. Often the attention goes only to the person who attempted suicide. This is understandable. However, family and friends are also victims of suicide, in a different way. Common questions if a friend […]
Screen Stress Series Part 3
Screen Stress Series:: Unwired Part 3 of 3 Confusion We only get one brain and one spine. Together these make up the Central Nervous System (CNS). Our lifestyle reshapes both. An overstimulated right or left brain leads to dysregulation (confusion), which leads to the maladaptive behaviors (confusion) we develop to compensate with the screen gaze […]
