Say Goodbye to Morning Grogginess Ever awakened feeling like your brain is still half-asleep? You’re not alone! That groggy, disoriented state is called sleep inertia, and it can wreak havoc on your mornings. But what if I told you that the sounds you wake up to could make a world of difference? The Sleep Inertia […]
Inherited Mental Health Conditions: Understanding Heritability and Taking Control
Most mental health conditions develop due to a combination of genetic risk and environmental triggers. While genes play a significant role, it’s important to remember that inheriting a predisposition doesn’t guarantee developing the disorder. As the saying goes, “Genetics loads the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.” Here are the top four mental health conditions […]
Beyond Medication: Exploring Keto for Bipolar Disorder & Schizophrenia
Can food help bipolar disorder & schizophrenia? New research on the keto diet is promising!
The Power of Holding Space for Difficult Emotions
We all face difficult emotions – sadness, anger, overwhelm, disappointment. Our natural instinct is to fix, solve, or cheer up ourselves and others. But sometimes, the best support we can offer (or receive) is simply being present, without judgment or the need to change how we feel. This is the art of holding space. What […]
Break Free from the “Should” Trap: How to Stop the Negative Comparisons
In today’s world of endless social media feeds and curated highlight reels, it’s incredibly easy to compare ourselves to others. This constant comparison fuels the voice in our heads that tells us all the things we “should” be, do, and have. Where Do “Should” Statements Come From? While social media plays a big role, the […]
LSD For Anxiety? FDA Approves Breakthrough Treatment
Rewiring the Brain with the Newest Anxiety Drug A Breakthrough in Psychedelic Medicine In March 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a significant move: granting breakthrough therapy status to an LSD-derived drug for treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It looks like we might be on the cusp of a new era in anxiety […]