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.
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
People seek out professional help for their mental health for many reasons. Whether or not you have a diagnosed mental health condition, talking to a professional about your mental health concerns can be valuable. These Read More
Scientific research has helped to bring mindfulness and meditation into mainstream culture, medicine, and psychology. Your doctor can officially prescribe ‘meditation’ as a treatment for depression or stress because it is now regarded as evidence-based. Read More
According to a 2022 survey by the American Psychological Association, over 75% of U.S. adults are so stressed, it has negatively affected their health. This is troubling, because in addition to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, 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
Stress is often an unavoidable part of life. Work, school, family, and relationships usually involve at least some stress. Life can mean a lot of juggling. Bills, pressure from your boss, illness of a loved Read More
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but many people fail to take it seriously until it’s too late. If you’re not happy with the state of your mental health, there are several Read More
A little stress can be a good thing. Sometimes in life, we need that extra jolt, that little kick in the seat to hit a deadline, nail a presentation, or otherwise rise to the occasion. Read More
For all those people suffering from chronic pain, we all know that excruciating pain which never seems to leave you alone, to the point where it seems like it’s a part of your life. But Read More
In these modern times, depression and feelings of hopelessness are more common than ever. What with uncertain economic times, the rise of divorce, and life’s stressors, feeling discouraged is almost part of the day-to-day. 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.