Why your sleep and wake cycles affect your mood
It’s no accident that most people tend to sleep at night and are awake during the day. Our sleep-wake cycle is determined by our circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock. Like old-time clocks, this internal clock needs to be reset every day, and is adjusted by first exposure to light in the morning.
How does circadian rhythm work?
Our circadian rhythms are controlled by multiple genes and are responsible for a variety of important functions, including daily fluctuations in wakefulness, body temperature, metabolism, digestion, and hunger. Circadian rhythm also controls memory consolidation (the formation of long-term...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - May 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lawrence Epstein, MD Tags: Behavioral Health Mental Health Sleep Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Divorced Couple Hosting a Mental Health Podcast
What if a divorced couple decided to make a podcast about mental health? What would it be like? Well, wonder no more, because here it is. Grab a cup of hot tea and tune in to the first episode of the totally revamped Not Crazy podcast with Gabe and Lisa, a couple of divorcees who didn’t like each other’s cats.
What was their marriage like? Why talk about mental health? And what happened to the cats? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on today’s show.
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Source: World of Psychology - May 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Marriage and Divorce Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
Understanding Maternal Depression
The role of motherhood is complex and profound. Psychology and development experts agree — the role of the mother is critical to child development, for better or worse. This role is also packed full of societal expectations and emotional milestones for an individual to navigate.
From the moment the pregnancy test confirms impending birth, an individual begins to conjure expectations they have of their own for this experience as well as what significant others, family members, friends, and society will hold for this new mother. While becoming a mother can be one of the most joyful and fulfilling passages of a woman...
Source: World of Psychology - May 8, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bonnie McClure Tags: Depression Women's Issues Coping on Mother's Day Maternal Depression postpartum depression Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Police Response to Quarantined Mental Health Crisis
What happens when the police are called to handle a mental health emergency? And is the current coronavirus pandemic affecting their response? In today’s podcast, Gabe interviews Sergeant Matt Harris, a supervisor in the Mobile Crisis Response Unit at the Columbus, Ohio Police Department, to shed some light on an officer’s point of view during a mental health call. Sgt. Harris shares his crisis team’s typical protocol during one of these calls and describes what they do when things don’t go as planned.
How does the team handle psychosis? Is a mentally ill person ever taken to jail? Is the COVID-19 quarantine havi...
Source: World of Psychology - May 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Disorders General Interview Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Policy and Advocacy The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: It ’ s See You Later, Not Goodbye
All good things must come to an end. And today is one of those days. In this episode of The Not Crazy Podcast, we say a sad farewell to our amazing cohost, Jackie Zimmerman. Tune in, as Jackie and Gabe reminisce about the good old days, ponder the fate of podcasts, and discuss Jackie’s decision to leave. They also introduce you to Gabe’s new cohost, Lisa, who just happens to be his ex-wife. Yep! You heard that right! Will this divorced duo be an absolute train wreck (as most divorced cohosts would be) or an inspiration to all? You’ll have to stick around to find out.
Join us for a sweet farewell to Jackie and...
Source: World of Psychology - May 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: General Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Surviving Coronavirus Using a Free Mental Health App
Do you ever wish you had an always-available friend to confide in? One who never got tired of hearing your woes? How about a non-judgmental robot who only gives the best advice based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)? Well, now you’re in luck! Let us introduce you to Woebot, a robot character who helps you identify your distorted thinking. In today’s podcast, Gabe interviews the founder and president of Woebot Labs, Inc, Dr. Alison Darcy, who shares how Woebot came to be and how he can help people with mental health problems.
Intrigued? Tune in to hear how a therapy robot actually works and why it could be e...
Source: World of Psychology - April 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview Mental Health and Wellness Podcast Psychotherapy Technology The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: What is Mindfulness?
Is your mind constantly preoccupied with the past or the future? What if you could train your brain to just BE in the present moment? This is the essence of mindfulness — simply being in the here-and-now (not worrying about that stupid thing you said last week), and gently noticing your surroundings and thoughts without judgment. In today’s podcast, Jackie enlightens a skeptical Gabe of the value of practicing mindfulness and how it can be a very useful tool in his mental health tool box. And she’s armed with scientific facts to break him down.
When was the last time you truly listened to the rain, enjoye...
Source: World of Psychology - April 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Anxiety and Panic General LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
The Noble Prize for a Life Well-Lived
In honor of a beautiful and affectionate cat.RIP, beloved MaxApril 19, 2003– April 24, 2020So much acrimony and confusion and death...In the true meaning of the word, Max lived a noble life.“But he was just a cat,” you say. Yes, that ' s true. But he was loving and kind and selfless until the very end. He was a wonderful companion, and a great source of comfort to me (especially after my partner died inOctober 2018).Max and SandraFeb. 2, 2017He was cherished by previous caretakers and human friends, who showered him with gifts.Christmas Eve, 2017Christmas Day, 2018But now he ' s gone and life continues, filled with a...
Source: The Neurocritic - April 26, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: The Neurocritic Source Type: blogs
Podcast: How Much Sex Is Psychologically Healthy?
If you were in a perfect relationship with your “perfect” partner, how much sex would you want? Three times a week? Once a day? Never? That number is your “magic sex number,” says today’s guest Marriage and Family Therapist Steven Ing. We all have a magic sex number, just like we all need to sleep a certain amount of hours per night and eat a certain number of calories per day to feel full. But if your magic number is far more or less than your partner’s number, there will be serious relationship problems.
How do you know what your magic sex number is? And how big of a difference can there be between partners...
Source: World of Psychology - April 23, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Podcast Relationships Sexuality The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Canceling Plans Due to Anxiety
Does your anxiety take over when it’s time to leave the house — keeping you home more often than not? Do you cancel plans at the last minute due to that feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? Or maybe you are the friend that keeps getting canceled on. In today’s podcast, Gabe and Jackie discuss why this happens and how both parties — the chronic canceler and the chronically disappointed friend — can navigate this awkward scenario.
Tune in to today’s Not Crazy podcast to get specific tips on how you can feel more in control so you can cancel less.
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Source: World of Psychology - April 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Anxiety and Panic Disorders General Not Crazy Podcast Self-Help Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Quarantine Home Office Design Tips
Ahh, home sweet…. office? For many of us, this is the new reality. But whether you have a permanent home office or just a temporary one for the COVID-19 quarantine, your work area should be a comfortable space that allows for optimal productivity. In today’s podcast, Gabe speaks with Donald M. Rattner, architect and author of My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation, 48 Science-based Techniques. Donald offers easy-to-apply tips for setting up a workspace with your mental health in mind.
Which way should your desk face? Does it have to be neat and tidy? Join us for a great disc...
Source: World of Psychology - April 16, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Creativity General Interview LifeHelper Podcast Professional The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Setting Boundaries With Your Family
Do you have difficult — or even toxic — family members? How does one go about setting boundaries with them? And is it OK to cut them off? In today’s Not Crazy podcast, Jackie and Gabe tackle these tough questions with Sonya Mastick, a mental health advocate and fellow podcaster of a show called “What Won’t She Say?” Sonya shares her personal story of how she handled her toxic mom and demonstrates how it’s OK, and sometimes even necessary, to set strong boundaries with family members who hurt you. It’s also OK if those boundaries shift and evolve with time.
Tune in for an honest discussion about pro...
Source: World of Psychology - April 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Family General Interview LifeHelper Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Inpatient Psychiatric Stays From a Doctor ’ s Perspective
We’ve all heard scary inpatient stories from the psychiatric hospital. Perhaps you have a personal experience that you’d rather forget. In today’s podcast, Gabe asks a psychologist with 25 years of hospital experience the tough questions surrounding psych wards: Why do so many psychiatric inpatients seem to have such unpleasant — or even traumatizing — experiences while there? Are these stories the norm or the exception? For those who have had bad experiences, how can we change things?
Tune in to hear the unique perspective of Dr. David Susman, a licensed clinical psychologist who offers a deeper, ...
Source: World of Psychology - April 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: General Interview Podcast Psychiatry The Psych Central Show Treatment Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Quarantine and Declining Mental Health
Day 1,364 of the COVID-19 quarantine (well, at least it feels like it). How are you holding up? If you’re like most people, you’re not having much fun. But if you already struggle with anxiety, depression or another mental health issue, these days of isolation and uncertainty can feel like absolute torture. In today’s Not Crazy episode, Gabe laments the loss of his routine — those regular activities he clung to religiously to keep his mental health in check. Now what is he supposed to do?
Tune in for a special quarantine episode. Together, we will grieve our old routines and discuss how to start ne...
Source: World of Psychology - April 6, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Anxiety and Panic General Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Self-Help Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Using Death as Motivation to Live
How often do you think about death? If you’re like most people, you probably try to keep it in the back corners of your mind. But according to today’s guest, Kate Manser, remembering you might die tomorrow is the best inspiration to live today. Kate asserts that when we incorporate a certain level of mortality awareness into our daily lives, it motivates us to value life so much more and to live each day with intention. We start to find joy in the small things and live in a way that makes a positive outward ripple for all of humanity.
So how do we manage to think about death without falling into fear? Tune into to...
Source: World of Psychology - April 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Death & Dying General Grief and Loss Inspiration & Hope Interview LifeHelper Podcast The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
