In this short video, Dr. Daniel Amen questions the foundations of the modern mental health industry, highlighting how many diagnoses are made based on symptom clusters rather than brain biology – while prescription rates for antidepressants and benzodiazepines continue to skyrocket. He expresses concerns regarding overprescription, lack of objective brain data, and whether medication-first approaches… Read More »
The Kids Mental Health Foundation is the leading organization promoting mental health for children in the United States. Its mission is to foster a world where mental health is a vital part of every child’s upbringing—where children’s mental health is as important as their physical health, and where grown-ups have the skills to help kids… Read More »
The website for Nurse Practitioner Programs, a resource for aspiring students, has published an article, “The Link Between Sleep & Mental Health: Why Bad Sleep Fuels Anxiety & Depression.” The article concludes, “The connection of sleep with anxiety and depression underscores the importance of getting enough sleep for optimum mental health… The good news is… Read More »
Patrick Kennedy shines light on mental health, addiction The former lawmaker from Rhode Island sees a role for public policy in battling these problems. By DAVID COHEN – 05/26/2024 05:33 PM EDT Kennedy’s new book, written with Stephen Fried, is “Profiles in Mental Health Courage,” a title that plays off President John F. Kennedy’s best-selling… Read More »
Mental health apps have become so popular in the last few years that there are now more than 10,000 mental health apps available that generated nearly $500 million in spending last year. How effective are mental health apps? Researchers at the University of New England reviewed five different mental health apps to gauge their effectiveness… Read More »
“To better understand the ramifications of the global pandemic on the hearts and minds of humans everywhere,” Doctor Mike speaks with Dr. Ali Mattu and Dr. Tarun Dua in this 21-minute video for both healthcare professionals and the general public. “COVID-19’s impact on the globe can’t be understated and, while the vaccine has dramatically reduced… Read More »
Recognize some of the habits that may destroy your emotional wellbeing.
In an effort to help break down stigmas surrounding mental health, “CBS This Morning” broadcast a special live audience event, “Stop the Stigma: A Conversation About Mental Health.” Video: 34-minutes Posted: October 23, 2019
Can what we eat help us to feel happy and protect us from depression? Is it any surprise to learn that research confirms that food affects our emotions and moods, including depression? Kira M. Newman reports that new research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and… Read More »
Four teenagers in Oregon led a successful, first of its kind, effort in the USA to treat physical and mental health equally by lobbying for a mental health bill that was signed by Oregon’s governor in July. As a result, Oregon schools now allow students to miss classes for mental or behavioral health reasons without… Read More »