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Holistic care plays a huge role in creating a balance. Having a wholesome routine and a realistic mindset ensures that your mental health is helping you succeed — not holding you back. So, how does holistic care play a role in mental health? Understanding the connection between mental health and holistic wellness is crucial to developing a wholesome way of life.

The Power of Holistic Care In Mental Health

A man died by suicide after "receiving absolutely no care" from the mental health services looking after him, a coroner said. Danny Anderson, who died aged 35, was 15 when his chronic mental health difficulties first started to develop and had a history of self-harm. In a prevention of future...

Man dies 'after not getting mental health support'

Chronic pain is a debilitating long-term disease that can drastically affect a person’s quality of life. But with proper health care and access to treatment, people who deal with chronic pain can lead fulfilling and healthy lives that aren’t characterized by constant aches and tension. However, the lack of comprehensive healthcare in the United States and the unmet mental health requirements from the public sector mean that adults with pain could suffer unnecessarily.

Living With Chronic Pain: Unmet Mental Health Care Needs

Anxiety does not directly cause psychosis. However, the conditions have some similar symptoms, and people who have had severe anxiety for an extended time may experience a psychotic episode. It may be possible for anxiety to lead to psychosis if a person’s anxiety is particularly severe, but not all people...

What to know about anxiety and psychosis

Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, especially between parents and adult children. Look for activities that allow you to connect personally and create lasting memories. Recognizing and respecting your adult child’s independence is crucial for a healthy relationship. Strengthening the bond with your adult child can be a...

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Connection With Your Adult Child

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Imagine a family’s world turned upside down after a loved one sustains a severe brain injury. The chaos that follows includes not only emotional distress but also complex legal and financial challenges. Brain injuries, with their profound and often long-lasting effects, can disrupt lives in ways that are both devastating and overwhelming.

Legal Steps to Take After a Loved One Sustains a Brain Injury

Psychiatric disorders are commonly associated with traumatic brain injury. TBI-related depression differs from idiopathic depression in important ways. Commonly used treatment modalities may be less effective in TBI depression. Newer neuromodulation techniques can be effective in TBI depression. The Journey Starts With Me. When my son was 17, he was...

Why This Depression Is Different

When left unspoken and unresolved, resentment doesn't just sit quietly. It festers. Once resentment takes root, it distorts one's perception. Resentment acts like acid, slowly eroding the ties that bind people to those they care about. Picture this: You’ve just had another argument with your partner about something trivial—maybe it...

3 Silent Ways Pent-Up Resentments Poison Our Lives

Around 10% of individuals with major depression may experience psychotic features. Major depressive disorder with psychotic features is associated with a high risk of suicide. Early identification and treatment of major depression with psychotic features is imperative. Psychosis is a rainbow of experiences involving changes in how we perceive the...

A Forgotten Diagnosis: The Most Severe Depressive Disorder

Workplace gaslighting is when a colleague or manager deliberately sows seeds of doubt in an employee's mind. Gaslighting is used to shake perceptions of reality or sanity and to gain power or control over others. Workplace gaslighting is a form of abuse and can damage mental and emotional well-being. Written...

How to Deal With Gaslighting From Your Boss

I was sitting by the indoor lap pool, waiting for a lane to open. (Usually at this pool there are just single swimmers in each lane.) Not more than three minutes passed when a woman in one of the lanes invited me to share her lane. What struck me was not only her unsolicited kindness, but the open-hearted appreciation I felt for hours afterwards, that made me want to return the kindness and pass it to someone else through my actions in some way. Her kindness felt contagious, and I wanted to spread it. Weeks later, I was with my 20-something niece and we stopped in a convenience store off the highway. She was taken by the kindness of one of the workers in the store and had a very similar experience, feeling filled up with warmth by the small kindness of another and a strong desire to express that kindness to others.

Kindness Is Contagious, and You Just May Want to Catch It

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Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Being shy is a normal feeling in people, especially in new situations. However, when shyness elevates to crippling anxiety, struggling individuals may have developed a mental health condition called social anxiety disorder. Regardless of the condition’s difficulty to contain, these individuals can still be helped.

Social Anxiety Disorder: Explaining Therapies And Medication

People who are “single at heart” – who love being single and are happy and flourishing because they are single, not in spite of it – share something important: They cherish the time they have to themselves. That doesn’t mean they do not also value companionship and socializing; most do. But it does mean that they defy the common misperceptions that when people are alone, they are likely to be lonely, and that if they like spending time alone, maybe there is something wrong with them.

4 Good Reasons to Spend Time Alone

Parental anxiety is common during the college transition. You're not alone. Early intervention can address potential concerns and provide additional support. You still have time to navigate this journey with your daughter with these simple tips and strategies. We have been inundated with questions from concerned parents in advance of...

Is She Ready for College? A Parent’s Guide

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The biogenic lens of mental illness etiology is much too reductionistic. Even diseases with significant biological contributions to symptoms don't necessarily run in families. Psychosocial etiology factors are more important than realized by many, even in illnesses like schizophrenia. ​. I recently heard someone argue that, because the brain, from which...

Mental Illness Isn't Just About Chemical Imbalances

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects millions worldwide, causing persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life. Ever wondered what sets GAD apart from everyday stress? GAD isn't just feeling anxious occasionally; it's a constant state of worry that can interfere with daily activities. People with GAD often find it hard to control their anxiety, leading to physical symptoms like fatigue, muscle tension, and trouble sleeping. Understanding GAD can help in recognizing the signs and seeking appropriate treatment. Let's dive into 12 key facts about Generalized Anxiety Disorder that will shed light on this common yet often misunderstood condition.

12 Facts About Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Burnout is an unmitigated chronic stress induced condition. Stress and burnout do not go away on their own. To eliminate stress and burnout you must take control and make plans. The plan and process do not have to be complicated. I have written quite a few posts for Psychology Today...

Take Control of Your Stress and Burnout

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects social communication and behavior. Treatments for ASD aim to enhance daily functioning, quality of life, and integration into the community. These interventions span various settings, including educational, health, community, and home environments. As individuals with ASD transition into adulthood, continued support can improve health, daily living skills, and social engagement.

Guide to Treatment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Technology and the Garden of Mental Healthcare

Technology is improving the access to and quality of mental healthcare. Artificial intelligence is an evolving technology with mental health potential. Virtual reality has demonstrated efficacy...

Technology and the Garden of Mental Healthcare

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