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The Anatomy of Anxiety: An Interview With Ellen Vora

Mad in America

She’s the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. You mention early in your book The Anatomy of Anxiety , that there’s true anxiety and false anxiety, and that true anxiety pushes us to face these big questions. The transcript below has been edited for length and clarity.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

Mad in America

The initial push to recognize PTSD as a formal diagnosis was driven by psychiatrists such as Dr. Robert Jay Lifton with his book “Home from the War” and Dr. Chaim Shatan along with Vietnam War veterans. Child mortality rates have plummeted due to better prenatal and postnatal care, vaccinations, and improved nutrition.

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Top Care Strategies for a Healthier Mind and Body

Center for Integrative Psychiatry

Integrating these care strategies into your daily routine can enhance your physical and mental well-being , allowing you to lead a balanced and fulfilling life. Prioritize Nutrition Your diet plays a significant role in your overall health. Regular activity can help reduce stress, improve mood, and boost overall energy levels.

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How To Heal A Dysregulated Nervous System (Best Practices)

The Anxiety Guy

Deep Quality Sleep (6-8 Hours) Quality sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain. For those with sleep issues, exposing your eyes to morning sunlight, minimizing light exposure before bed, and avoiding meals 2-3 hours before sleep can help regulate your circadian rhythm.

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Unpacking Depression: An Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg

Lawyers with Depression

She is the author of six books on the treatment of anxiety and depression published by W.W. An international trainer of mental health professionals, Dr. Sadness is a response to a specific situation in which we usually have some kind of loss. The loss of a self-esteem, a loss of a loved one, the loss of a desired goal.

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Reflections on the Silicon Valley Teen Suicides-by-Train: Fifteen Years Later

Mad in America

The suicides seemed to trigger a general darkening in the mood at the schools. And as we later found out, only 46% of the kids who died by suicide even had a known mental health problem. For sleep , between eight and eleven hours of restorative sleep are recommended for teenagers.