Nutrition and mood Presentation Sleep and mental health 
Lightwork
MARCH 13, 2025
The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health Your mental health and dietary choices share a powerful bond. Research shows that nutrition plays a crucial role in mental health , directly influencing brain chemistry, emotional well-being, and psychological resilience.
Mad in America
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
With convenience right at our fingertips, it seems paradoxical that, despite our relative prosperity, we suffer some of the highest rates of mental illness compared to any other part of the world, with more than 1 in 5 US adults living with mental illness. If that were the case, most of us would not be sitting here today.
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Mad in America
APRIL 12, 2024
My lovely psychiatrist, Dr. Volls, advised me on the concept of “mood management.” I depended on her expertise to keep me out of crisis, while the medication kept me grounded, sleeping, and helped me forget. Maintain my sleep schedule,” I dutifully wrote down on a worksheet. Little did I know how much damage they were causing.
Mad in America
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Now I know akathisia is a presentation of brain/nervous system trauma, but it’s not that simple. 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. Dr. B ordered a sleep study. It was beyond discouraging.
Mad in America
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
She’s the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety and takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. Sometimes, we think we’re experiencing deep mental health issues when we’re actually dealing with inflammation, chronic sleep deprivation, or blood sugar fluctuations. That’s false anxiety.
Mad in America
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
No one helped us to understand how the sleep disturbances we experienced could play havoc with our moods. The Office on Women’s Health emphasizes psychosocial causes as being significant in PPD. Kelly Brogan , a holistic women’s health psychiatrist, reports significant concerns about brexanolone.
Lightwork
JANUARY 2, 2025
Introduction Mental health awareness has skyrocketed in recent years, pushing self-care from a luxury to an essential practice. The statistics are clear: 1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges every year, highlighting the critical need for proactive wellness strategies.
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