Mindfulness is the impartial and dispassionate, awareness of sensations, emotions and thoughts. Mindfulness-based interventions are being increasingly used for stress, coping strategies for cravings, psychological well-being, pain reduction, and treatment for psychiatric conditions. There are underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness which explain why it is so effective.
We explore novel treatments for depression which work upon the NMDA, GABA, and opioid receptors.
In his book, “I Believe in You,” Luca Badetti explores the concept of vulnerability through his experiences at L’Arche, an inclusive faith community of shared living between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Bright light treatment for SAD and for nonseasonal depression are efficacious with effect sizes equivalent to antidepressant pharmacotherapy trials.
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Daniel Wendler gives many ways to challenge oneself in gradually improving upon social skills. Daniel provides numerous practical examples from other authors, youtube clips and even movies that normalize the issue of social anxiety and provide cultural context and insight into how other people have dealt with the same kinds of anxiety that we all struggle with.
How to ensure a great stress free virtual visit / telepsych appointment.
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Numerous myths still surround sleep despite the progress that has been made. Getting quality sleep has important implications on our cardiovascular system, experience of pain, and risk of substance relapse.