Mad in America

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In fact, he was known for treating some mood disorders with opiates—a practice my former doctor (who knew Dr. B) rejected because of the inherent dangers of opiate use. I know this because in 2015, I had dental work done the day prior to my three-month med-check appointment and I showed up with a puzzling revelation.

Nutrition and mood 114

Nutrition and mood Trauma and the brain Sleep and mental health Bipolar disorder 114

ADDitude

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

2, 3, 4 Lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, and sleep exert epigenetic changes on DNA that influence how strongly or weakly ADHD genes are expressed. Levels of dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin also increase with exercise, thus improving focus, working memory, and mood to enable better learning. 2015 Nov;41(6):779-88.

Eating disorders 131

Eating disorders Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Nutrition and mood Insurance 131

Mad in America

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The suicides seemed to trigger a general darkening in the mood at the schools. But I am still confused by what happened with the teen train track suicides in Palo Alto—first in 2009-2010, again in 2013-14, and yet again in 2015-16. That girl endured years of ECT after her brother’s death.

Nutrition and mood 108

Nutrition and mood Sleep and mental health Aging and mental health Technology 108