(Mayukh Saha) It is highly unlikely that a person has gone through an entire lifetime without once talking to themselves. All those imaginary arguments you won in the shower, all those plans you made – everything somehow mattered at that time even though people around you thought you were crazy. But, if you did do that, science is on your side.
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The Mental Health Benefits of Religion & Spirituality
(Luna Greenstein) Religion and spirituality are both rooted in trying to understand the meaning of life and, in some cases, how a relationship with a higher power may influence that meaning. While religion and spirituality are similar in foundation, they are very different in practice.
6 Natural Anti-Depressant Remedies and Proven Alternatives to Drugs
(Jackie Parker) A depressed person doesn’t have to be dysfunctional or unable to get out of bed in the morning. There are much milder, but omnipresent symptoms… Like feelings of helplessness, pessimism, lack of self-worth, problems with concentrating, and making decisions, not getting pleasure from what used to feel amazing, etc. The list is quite extensive, which is why you need to pay attention to your inner workings.
Taking up Hobbies Can Prevent–or Reduce Symptoms of–Depression by a Third
(Andy Corbley) Do you know someone who’s just really into something specific like paddle-boarding, painting, collecting something, or model trains? Well, research from University College London suggests that taking up a hobby can be a significant buffer against depression.
10 Meditation Tips to Wipe Out Negativity
(Samuel Alfie) A lot of psychologists and experts in different fields always tell us some key interesting facts about meditation. It has been found that roughly 200 to 500 million people in the world meditate.
Study: Social Isolation Leads to Higher Death Rates than Smoking or High Blood Pressure
(Green Med Info) Hundreds of millions of adults and children are now either in quarantine in their homes, or engaged in “essential” travel in the public sphere, while maintaining an unnatural distance from one another, because they have been told this is the best way to protect their individual and the public health from a deadly virus.
The “Inconvenient Truth” About Mental Illness & Prescription Medications
(Kalee Brown) The Facts: Prescription drug sales and deaths are at an all time high. With side effects and dangers, and a lack of safety testing in some cases, are they always the best and only option for mental health treatment? Reflect On: Why are alternative treatments for mental health lacking? Is it because they are not as effective as prescription medication or do not turn a profit?
Santa Cruz Decriminalizes all Psychedelic Plants & Fungi
(Neil Gaur) Santa Cruz, California has voted to decriminalize all Entheogenic Plants and Fungi which includes Ayahuasca, Peyote, Magic Psilocybin Mushrooms, Ibogaine and many more, on Tuesday January 28th, 2020. This initiative was brought to the city council in November of 2019. They are the second city in the US to decriminalize all Entheogenic plants, after Oakland and the third to decriminalize Magic Mushrooms, which includes Denver, Colorado.
Psychophysiological Disorders and Stress
(Exploring Your Mind) The genesis of psychosomatic disorders happens during sustained stressful situations. In this regard, sustained tension can affect several body systems. Continue reading to find out more about the connection between psychophysiological disorders and stress.
Negative Thinking Can Be An Addiction – Here’s How How You Can Break The Cycle
(Alanna Ketler) We all think negative thoughts on a regular basis as our minds are wired to do so. This is a habit that we can gain control over, the first step is awareness. Negative thoughts tend to repeat themselves over and over. The first step to overcoming this addictive behavior is to become aware of these thought patterns.
What Are Personality Disorders and How Are They Treated?
(Justin Deschamps) As one who studies psychology, I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s hardly perfect. Especially on the clinical side, drug companies and other interests have diluted the true power of understanding the nature of our being. This being said, there is much within the accumulated knowledge of psychology we can gain wisdom in studying. With this in mind, consider the following.
How Art Changes Consciousness
(Jacob Devaney) Art can heal us, inspire us, and alter our brain chemistry
Mental Clarity: 9 Natural Solutions That Work
(Dr. Edward F. Group) Like any part of your body, the brain can become stressed and unwell. It can also stay healthy, sharp, and clear. Your brain is an incredible machine if you think about it. That 3-pound organ contains billions of cells with trillions of connections — creating your thoughts, impulses, memories, and movements. If you nurture your brain for mental clarity, you can keep a clear, active mind. Simple exercises can help. Certain herbs can pep up your brain, as well.
Antidepressants AGAIN: Dayton shooter found to have mind-altering SSRI drugs in his system
(Ethan Huff) Just like we’ve long speculated, the latest news reports about “Dayton shooter” Connor Betts reveal that the now-deceased 24-year-old did, in fact, have SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant pharmaceuticals in his system at the time when he’s said to have gone on a mass shooting spree, killing his sister, her boyfriend, and seven other people before allegedly killing himself.
Are You Trapped in a Cycle of Drama that Leaves You Disempowered?
(Christy Whitman) Are your personal relationships strained or combative? Are you seeing signs of a toxic relationship with someone you thought you could trust? Do you often find yourself in power struggles with friends or people at work?