Acceptance Isn't for the Faint of Heart

Talya Miron-Shatz Ph.D. on April 7, 2022 in Baffled by Numbers

Angry at what life has thrown at you? Acceptance is the hardest, but bravest, thing to do.

Angry at what life has thrown at you? Acceptance is the hardest, but bravest, thing to do.

Why Spring Cleaning Is Good for Your Health

Franchell Richard-Hamilton M.D. on April 5, 2022 in The Roots of Health

If Mother Nature knows it's time for a fresh start, maybe this is a hint we should do the same. Here are four reasons why.

If Mother Nature knows it's time for a fresh start, maybe this is a hint we should do the same. Here are four reasons why.

4 Reasons Why Psychedelics Could Become Mainstream "Pharma"

Mark Travers Ph.D. on April 1, 2022 in Social Instincts

Psychedelics may emerge as a dominant psychiatric treatment sooner than thought.

Psychedelics may emerge as a dominant psychiatric treatment sooner than thought.

The Win-Win of Doing Cardio Before Online Therapy

Christopher Bergland on March 31, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

On its own, aerobic exercise helps depression. New research suggests that doing a cardio workout before an online cognitive behavioral therapy session turbocharges the therapy's efficacy.

On its own, aerobic exercise helps depression. New research suggests that doing a cardio workout before an online cognitive behavioral therapy session turbocharges the therapy's efficacy.

Can Therapeutic Psychedelics Help With "Biophobia"?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on March 28, 2022 in Social Instincts

Do psychedelics amplify our connection with nature?

Do psychedelics amplify our connection with nature?

Understanding Ayurveda May Help With Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Frank J. Ninivaggi M.D., DLF-A.P.A. on March 22, 2022 in Envy This!

Ayurveda, a complementary health intervention, can be integrated into any medical and psychological system. This holistic approach, novel and practical, addresses burnout.

Ayurveda, a complementary health intervention, can be integrated into any medical and psychological system. This holistic approach, novel and practical, addresses burnout.

Are There Health Benefits to Feeling Emotions?

Alan Fogel Ph.D. on March 20, 2022 in Body Sense

Yes, but many people think that emotions are a sign of weakness.

Yes, but many people think that emotions are a sign of weakness.

The Mental Health Benefits of Reading

International Arts + Mind Lab on March 16, 2022 in The Art Effect

From bibliotherapy to book clubs, research shows that reading can be a real boon to our mental wellbeing.

From bibliotherapy to book clubs, research shows that reading can be a real boon to our mental wellbeing.

AI Detects Diabetic Retinopathy in Real-Time

Cami Rosso on March 16, 2022 in The Future Brain

AI machine learning can screen in real-time for diabetic retinopathy—a leading cause of preventable blindness.

AI machine learning can screen in real-time for diabetic retinopathy—a leading cause of preventable blindness.

Alternative Medicine for Premature Ejaculation Is Not the Best Option

Michael Castleman M.A. on March 16, 2022 in All About Sex

Alternative therapies are safe and effective treatments for many medical conditions. But a recent review of the research shows that premature ejaculation is not one of them.

Alternative therapies are safe and effective treatments for many medical conditions. But a recent review of the research shows that premature ejaculation is not one of them.

Do You Have Long COVID? Exercise May Help

Christopher Bergland on March 12, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

Long COVID triggers a hyperinflammatory state. Accumulating evidence suggests that exercise induces the release of anti-inflammatory factors that may offset Long COVID symptoms.

Long COVID triggers a hyperinflammatory state. Accumulating evidence suggests that exercise induces the release of anti-inflammatory factors that may offset Long COVID symptoms.

How to Add Holistic Healthcare into Your Healing

Erica Steele DNM, ND, CFMP, BCND, MPH on March 11, 2022 in Putting the Care Back in Healthcare

Interested in holistic healthcare? Learn how to begin the process of incorporating and transitioning to a holistic healthcare lifestyle.

Interested in holistic healthcare? Learn how to begin the process of incorporating and transitioning to a holistic healthcare lifestyle.

Providing Better Mental Healthcare Post-Pandemic

Christina Khou Ph.D. on March 10, 2022 in Moving From Surviving to Thriving

Next wave of the pandemic: Addressing unmet mental health needs.

Next wave of the pandemic: Addressing unmet mental health needs.

Polyvagal Theory: How Your Nervous System Works

Shauna H Springer Ph.D. on March 4, 2022 in Free-Range Psychology

In reaction to circumstances, the autonomic nervous system, dominated by the vagus nerve, changes our state of being, much like surrounding conditions change the state of water.

In reaction to circumstances, the autonomic nervous system, dominated by the vagus nerve, changes our state of being, much like surrounding conditions change the state of water.

How Nostalgia Relieves Pain

Christopher Bergland on March 2, 2022 in The Athlete's Way

New brain imaging research shows how looking at nostalgic photos that evoke happy memories alleviates low-intensity pain.

New brain imaging research shows how looking at nostalgic photos that evoke happy memories alleviates low-intensity pain.

Using Mindfulness and Compassion for Long COVID

Susan M. Pollak MTS, Ed.D., on February 26, 2022 in The Art of Now

Long Covid affects a wide range of patients, from teenagers to the elderly.

Long Covid affects a wide range of patients, from teenagers to the elderly.

How the Heart Regulates the Mind

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on February 25, 2022 in Explorations of the Mind

The heart, and cycles of the heart, play a surprising role in shaping perception and cognition. See new research data on interoception and selfhood.

The heart, and cycles of the heart, play a surprising role in shaping perception and cognition. See new research data on interoception and selfhood.

The Secret to Maximizing Productivity

Deborah Heiser Ph.D. on February 21, 2022 in The Right Side of 40

Whether solving problems, engaging with colleagues, or navigating the work environment, everyone can benefit from maximizing productivity at work.

Whether solving problems, engaging with colleagues, or navigating the work environment, everyone can benefit from maximizing productivity at work.

Thich Nhat Hanh, Purveyor of Peace Within and Without

Dan Mager MSW on February 21, 2022 in Some Assembly Required

Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings and impact on the world extended far beyond the limits of formal Buddhist affiliation or practice.

Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings and impact on the world extended far beyond the limits of formal Buddhist affiliation or practice.

How to Incorporate Holistic Healthcare into Your Regimen

Erica Steele DNM, ND, CFMP, BCND, MPH on February 21, 2022 in Putting the Care Back in Healthcare

Holistic healthcare is an emerging practice. How does it fit into conventional healthcare practices?

Holistic healthcare is an emerging practice. How does it fit into conventional healthcare practices?

Prince Charles’ Love Affair With Alternative Medicine

Jonathan N. Stea Ph.D., R. Psych on February 15, 2022 in Writing With Integrity

Prince Charles has been one of the most persistent champions of alternative medicine in the United Kingdom.

Prince Charles has been one of the most persistent champions of alternative medicine in the United Kingdom.

A “Striking” Link Between Vitamin D Levels and Omicron

Richard E. Cytowic M.D. on February 13, 2022 in The Fallible Mind

New data reveal an unexpected risk factor for the highly contagious Omicron as well as other COVID variants. Vitamin D levels serve as a useful marker.

New data reveal an unexpected risk factor for the highly contagious Omicron as well as other COVID variants. Vitamin D levels serve as a useful marker.

How to Talk About Suicide

Gregory Scott Brown MD on February 12, 2022 in Green Psychiatry

Does media coverage of suicides make you wonder if it's a topic we should avoid talking about? A few tips can shift these conversations in ways that may help reduce the risk.

Does media coverage of suicides make you wonder if it's a topic we should avoid talking about? A few tips can shift these conversations in ways that may help reduce the risk.

Show Love to Your Heart by Consuming More of This

Franchell Richard-Hamilton M.D. on February 11, 2022 in The Roots of Health

Give your heart this gift for Valentine's Day.

Give your heart this gift for Valentine's Day.

Who Owns Addiction Treatment?

Randall Dwenger M.D. on February 10, 2022 in From Addiction to Recovery

Should addiction specialists be the only doctors who need to know how to treat people with substance use disorders?

Should addiction specialists be the only doctors who need to know how to treat people with substance use disorders?

Mental Health Parity for All

Atlanta Behavioral Health Advocates on February 10, 2022 in Outside the Box

Federal law requires mental and physical health to be covered equally. Not all states are enforcing this law in the same way.

Federal law requires mental and physical health to be covered equally. Not all states are enforcing this law in the same way.

Neuroarts: An Emerging Field with a Plan to Transform Health

International Arts + Mind Lab on February 9, 2022 in The Art Effect

Despite growing evidence pointing to their value, the arts have yet to be adopted as part of mainstream medicine and health. That may be changing.

Despite growing evidence pointing to their value, the arts have yet to be adopted as part of mainstream medicine and health. That may be changing.

Comparing Early Brain Injury Recovery Stages to the Pandemic

Shireen Jeejeebhoy on February 7, 2022 in Concussion Is Brain Injury

A concussion, or COVID-19, devastates us when we learn it has a vastly different progression than acute illness. Understanding the stages of brain injury recovery helps.

A concussion, or COVID-19, devastates us when we learn it has a vastly different progression than acute illness. Understanding the stages of brain injury recovery helps.

How Self-Care May Improve Your Mental Health

Gregory Scott Brown MD on February 5, 2022 in Green Psychiatry

A recent study suggests self-care may ease depression related to the COVID-pandemic

A recent study suggests self-care may ease depression related to the COVID-pandemic

The Significance of the Heart-Brain Connection

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on February 4, 2022 in Explorations of the Mind

The heart acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center able to learn, remember, and make functional decisions independently of the brain.

The heart acts as a sophisticated information encoding and processing center able to learn, remember, and make functional decisions independently of the brain.