Condition Spotlight
Recent evidence suggests that depression, anxiety, antisocial behavior, learning disorders, or schizophrenia can be caused by biochemical imbalances, toxins, allergies, food sensitivities, and other environmental factors. Advances in nutritional therapy, orthomolecular medicine, mind/body medicine, environmental medicine, and other alternative therapies now offer many solutions to the treatment of mental disorders.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 30% of Americans suffer from some type of mental disorder severe enough to require psychiatric treatment.1 Incidences of depression and suicide are also rapidly increasing, especially among children and adolescents.
What is Talk Therapy? Counseling is a talking therapy in which a trained therapist listens to you and helps you find ways to deal with mental and emotional issues in your life. It can be Read More
Trauma-informed therapy is an evidence-based approach to treating people who have experienced trauma. It focuses on helping them manage the symptoms of their trauma, as well as learn how to cope with and move forward Read More
Trauma is a part of life, and depending on the severity, it can be debilitating. According to the American Psychological Association, an estimated 70% of adults in the United States have experienced some form of Read More
Schema-focused therapy is an approach designed to unpack deeply ingrained patterns of thinking and behavior known as schemas. These schemas, often developed in childhood, shape how individuals perceive themselves and their world. When maladaptive, they Read More
Fostering a healthy, heart conscious lifestyle could prevent you from developing Alzheimer’s Dementia among other neurological diseases. A new advisory from the American Health Association/American Stroke Association has released research revealing that a healthy lifestyle Read More
Heading back to school can be a stressful time for parents and kids. New teachers, new routines, new classmates, and sometimes new schools can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. It is normal and natural for you Read More
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting over 21 million adults and 3.7 million children in the U.S., alone. And according to the World Health Organization, the severity and number of people Read More
In the labyrinth of diagnoses, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often emerges as a life sentence—a label that comes with a myriad of challenges and misconceptions. But it is time for that narrative to shift. There is more we can do for ADHD beyond just treating symptoms with medication, Read More
Natural Medicines including Psychedelic Mushrooms have been making the news lately for the benefits being found by people suffering from a myriad of mental health issues. The most studied compound in these mushrooms, psilocybin, is Read More
In Seven Answers For Anxiety, Dr. Gregory Jantz presents seven simple and effective tips to reduce anxiety. Here are some easy-to-implement actions you can use today and every day to help maintain less anxiety in Read More
Complementary and alternative therapies are health-related therapies that are not part of mainstream medical care. They are thought to increase wellbeing, aid relaxation, and promote good mental health.
You can use complementary and alternative therapies for different mental health needs and symptoms. There is more research into some complementary and alternative therapies than others. This means that there is more evidence that some work than there is for others.
While many physical conditions and disorders have been shown to cause psychological stress, studies have also found that psychological stress can likewise contribute to physical illness. The central nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system all respond to psychological stress. Depressed immune function is associated with many kinds of stress including bereavement, divorce, job loss, examinations, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and sleep deprivation. Up to 80% of health problems in the U.S. are considered stress-related. In large-scale studies conducted in 1967, those who became seriously ill reported having more stressful life events than those who were well.
Multiple daily stress has been shown to undermine health. When the body systems are overstimulated by stress, illness is likely to occur and cardiac disease may set in. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness increase digestive problems and cancer growth. Fear, anxiety, and stress can also interfere with healing, compromise the immune system, and encourage cardiovascular disease.
Not all complementary and alternative therapies are regulated. It is important to make sure the therapist you choose is qualified.
