The term ruminate means to run a thought over and over in your mind. This is the figurative definition. The literal definition refers to cows regurgitating their food to chew it over and over. Rumination is not a diagnosis all to itself, we see it in depression and anxiety. Rumination causes people to get stuck […]
The Depression Diet
Did you know that a healthy diet is associated with an approximately 30% reduction in the risk for depression and a 40% improvement in your thinking? There’s been a growing body of research showing an association between diet, inflammation and depression. Recently two Australian studies show that eating a Mediterranean style diet actually improved depression symptoms. […]
What is a Suicidal Thought?
We tend to characterize suicidal thoughts in two ways. Active and passive. Active suicidal thinking is when you think through a plan. You may not actually make the plan, but you’re thinking about options in your head. But of course you can start to execute the plan. Self-harm can also be mistaken for suicidality. Sometimes […]
How to question your doctors diagnosis
It’s no secret that people get information from the Internet. So you don’t need to tiptoe around this issue. But of course, you don’t want to say I think you got the diagnosis wrong. No one wants to start a conversation feeling criticized. The issue with your doctor or therapist is not that you read […]
Mental Health Education
The World Health Organization says nearly 1 in 3 people have a mental health disorder worldwide. That’s millions of children, spouses, siblings and friends. Even if you don’t personally suffer from a mental health disorder, chances are, you know someone who does. And having an understanding benefits everyone involved. I created this channel to teach […]
Tune Up Your Sleep Hygiene
Here is a cheat sheet card you can use to know what to do and when. Click here to download