In the mental health community, there has been a failure to emphasize the crucial role of behavior change in achieving mental wellness. Simply organizing your thoughts does not guarantee good mental health and it is important to come together as a community with a shared purpose, other than the fear of looming threats, to promote actual action.
Some mental illnesses are stigmatized more than others, with some being seen as more desirable to have than others. This can lead to underdiagnosis of certain illnesses while others are commonly self-diagnosed.
Exploring new science and frontiers in wellness with an emphasis on having an open mind and asking "why."
Our brain's immune system and body's immune system sees trauma or stress as an invader like a virus, and changing your mind can instantly influence your biomarkers, stimulating the same response in the immune system as if you had a virus or disease.
Dr. Nicole LePera discusses how acknowledging and unpacking suppressed feelings can make a person more resilient in the long run, despite the overwhelming feelings that arise during the process.
Mental health care is in a state of crisis, as it continues to lag behind other fields of medicine with rising rates of depression, suicide, and addiction.