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Podcast: Unmasking Fakes: Is Mental Health the New Excuse? (From Listener Questions)
Dive into a candid discussion on mental health as host Gabe Howard speaks with Rachael Beairsto, a senior editor for Healthline. Together, they tackle tough questions about authenticity and stigma provided by listeners like you. Explore how misconceptions and pop culture blur the lines between genuine struggles and excuses, examining...
Inside Bipolar Podcast: Humor and Breaking Stigma: Joking about Bipolar Disorder
Is it ever OK to joke about living with bipolar disorder? And what about people who live with bipolar — are they welcome to jest about their experiences, or is it considered inappropriate? While mental health circles often advocate embracing humor as a healthy coping mechanism, there’s also the acknowledgment that bipolar disorder is a serious condition and should not be trivialized.
Podcast: Kids and Psychiatric Medications: Navigating the Maze
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Dr. Raghu Kiran Appasani and author Brooke Siem join us for a nuanced discussion about the complexities of prescribing psychiatric medications to children. They explore the importance of informed consent, the inadequacies of the current mental health system, and the societal shift toward over-medicalizing everyday life challenges.
Podcast: Why Peer Support? With NAMI's Dr. Ken Duckworth
We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. There are lots of books written by doctors aiming to help people manage mental illness or families help their loved ones — all from a purely medical perspective. But today’s guest, NAMI’s Dr. Ken Duckworth, wrote a book that, in part, shares the collected wisdom of regular people living with mental illness as well as the perspective of their family and friends.
Podcast: Is Existential Therapy for You? (And What Exactly Is It?)
Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent who determines their own development through acts of will. So, what is existential therapy and how can this philosophy be used to better our own lives through counseling?. Join us as today’s...
Relaxation Induced Anxiety: Causes and Treatment
Though it sounds counterintuitive, relaxation can be an anxiety trigger for some people. In theory, we all understand that relaxation is an important part of life and that “all work and no play” is a recipe for mental health disaster. But for some people, the act of relaxing isn’t so straightforward. In fact, under some circumstances, it can even induce anxiety.
Can Probiotics Help Ease Depression?
Probiotics help improve digestive health, immune function, weight loss, and more. They may even help with symptoms of depression. Did you know that you have more bacteria than cells in your body, and most of it lies in the belly?. Your gut, aka your “second brain,” has its own little...
Can Lunesta Help Reduce Anxiety Symptoms?
Lunesta is a medication typically used to help individuals with insomnia. Some research indicates it can also benefit individuals diagnosed with anxiety. If you experience anxiety or have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you may use medication to help alleviate anxiety symptoms. There are many medication options for reducing anxiety; it may be hard to know where to start.
How 'Negative' Parenting Styles Can Affect Your Child
Parenting styles can have a lasting impact on kids, even into adulthood. Here’s how to recognize the signs. Without a doubt, parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there. It can be rewarding, frustrating, exciting, and challenging all at the same time. As a parent, you might question...
All About Postpartum Bipolar Disorder
Up to half of women who experience clinical depression after giving birth may experience postpartum bipolar disorder. Welcoming a newborn into the world can be exhausting, exciting, and bewildering. It’s natural to experience a wide range of emotions after having a baby. But what if your moods seem to reach...
The 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Is Live, but Are Call Centers Prepared?
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number became ‘988’ on July 16 to make help-seeking in a moment of crisis more accessible. Experts have expressed concern that the Lifeline has already struggled to meet demand due to the increase in youth suicide rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suicidality is...
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