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
India ’s COVID Conundrum: To Lockdown or Not to Lockdown
By SOMALARAM VENKATESH, MD
In “Asterix and the Roman Agent”, Julius Caesar deploys Tortuous Convolvulus to cause internal conflict among the Indomitable Gauls. Until then, the only fights the peaceful Gaulish village witnessed were between Unhygienix, the fishmonger and Fulliautomatix, the village smith. The Gauls always stood united against the Roman army and in spite of the occasional free-for-all, would always come together at the end for a boisterous feast.
In the new millennium, India – like many other countries – has exhibited deep fault lines circumscribing hardened ideologies. It i...
Source: The Health Care Blog - April 2, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: COVID-19 Health Policy lockdown Source Type: blogs
Minimizing the Risks of PTSD from the COVID-19 Pandemic
It is a stressful time. Many have begun feeling the emotional and psychological effects of being quarantined. People are being told to stay indoors, to limit leaving their home except for necessities and to skip socializing altogether, if possible. Supermarket shelves are empty; toilet paper and hand sanitizer are sold out. Many communities are placing restrictions on where people can go. Buzzwords like “social distancing” and “martial law” are in the news in recent weeks. Hospitals are overcrowded and staff are overworked. Many playgrounds, amusement parks, hotels and beaches have been closed until further notice....
Source: World of Psychology - March 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dr. Annie Tanasugarn Tags: General Mental Health and Wellness PTSD coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine traumatic experience Source Type: blogs
Signs and Symptoms that Could Stop Suicide
Learning about suicide is important. Most individuals who end their lives (over 40,000 each year in the United States alone) struggle with mental health disorders. Knowing the signs and symptoms do not always prevent suicides but could help you protect yourself, your family and your friends. Reach out to health professionals if you are worried, and keep in mind you can also research reputable organizations online. The one thing you don’t want to do is stay uninformed about something that could mean the difference between life and death.
Warning signs that may indicate a mental health disorder could be mistaken for the ki...
Source: World of Psychology - March 25, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jan McDaniel Tags: Stigma Suicide Depression grieving Source Type: blogs
School closed due to the coronavirus? Tips to help parents cope
Although the precautionary measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus and COVID-19 are efforts to protect the community, the notification of your child’s school closing may have landed like one of your worst nightmares. Children thrive on routine and predictability, both of which are in short supply right now for families across the country and well beyond. Despite the uncertainty in the community, you still can try to foster an environment that includes as much routine and predictability as possible. Below are some tips to manage children’s increased time at home.
Validate first
Before offering some tips on...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jacqueline Sperling, PhD Tags: Children's Health Infectious diseases Parenting Source Type: blogs
10 Ways Technology Is Changing Healthcare
The future of healthcare is shaping up in front of our very eyes with advances in digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, VR/AR, 3D-printing, robotics or nanotechnology. We have to familiarize with the latest developments in order to be able to control technology and not the other way around. The future of healthcare lies in working hand-in-hand with technology and healthcare workers have to embrace emerging technologies in order to stay relevant in the coming years.
Be bold, curious and informed!
Are you afraid that robots will take over the jobs of nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals? Are y...
Source: The Medical Futurist - March 3, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: Future of Medicine 3d printing AI artificial intelligence augmented reality genetics Health Healthcare nanotechnology Personalized medicine pharma pharmacology robotics virtual reality wearables GC1 Source Type: blogs
How to be Self-Aware in a Troubled World
You're reading How to be Self-Aware in a Troubled World, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Right now, it’s a challenging thing to stay connected, listening, and loving. To have a tender heart and an alive intelligence. From global to personal, so many issues press in from all sides. Admitting to yourself that sometimes no matter what you do, it all feels impotent. This can leave you feeling powerless and somewhat devastated.
But we can remember that we have a deeper, real power at our disposal. This po...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kiran Trace Tags: featured happiness philosophy psychology self improvement awareness mental health pickthebrain self-aware Source Type: blogs
The Laughable “Security” Justification for Cracking Down on Birth Tourism
David BierThe U.S. Department of State announceda new rule for tourist visa applicants today: prove you ’re not going to give birth in America. The rule will not protect national security, will create more fraud and crime, and will cost America people who will contribute productively to this nation.The tourist visa statute allows noncitizens to visit the United States for “pleasure,” which State has alwaysinterpreted to mean “legitimate activities of a recreational character, including tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, and activities of a fraternal, social...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - January 23, 2020 Category: American Health Authors: David Bier Source Type: blogs
3 Things You Need to Stop Doing to Live a Simpler Life
This article is about a few mistakes I've made.
About a few destructive habits that can make life quite messy and unhappy.
And it's about what you can do instead to replace those mistakes and habits with something better.
This article is all about uncovering simplicity if you find yourself having overcomplicated your life.
1. Stop overthinking things.
Few habits and mistakes are as common as getting stuck in overthinking.
I used to do it all the time.
And it led to a lot of analysis paralysis, to little action being taken on what I deep down wanted and to so much time and energy wasted.
What to do instead:
Set short deadl...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - January 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Habits Happiness Personal Development Relaxation Success Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Anger, Rage, and Mental Illness
Have you ever been so pissed off, in a state of absolute rage, and said or done something you completely regret later? Many people living with bipolar disorder understand this feeling all too well: At the time, you feel so righteous, so fueled with this powerful Hercules-like energy, so ready to take on your enemy (or the world), only to think later… What in the world was that all about? Yep, in these moments, the angry response tends to far outweigh the initial trigger.
In this episode, Gabe and Jackie discuss the blind rage that many people have experienced. They talk about how to deal with it and how it’...
Source: World of Psychology - January 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Anger Bipolar Disorders General Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
Psychology Around the Net: January 4, 2020
This week’s Psychology Around the Net discusses post-holiday exhaustion (and why you should relax awhile!), 5 powerful behaviors to improve your mental health this year, that moment when regular anxiety turns into crippling anxiety, Alex Trebek’s battle with cancer and depression, the link between inflammation and bipolar medication, and more.
When You’re Exhausted in the New Year: The holiday season is…well… it’s exhausting to say the least. After all the shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning and partying, we just want to veg out for awhile. But instead of resting, we’re supposed to be ...
Source: World of Psychology - January 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Traci Pedersen Tags: Antidepressant Anxiety and Panic Celebrities Depression Disorders General LifeHelper Medications Psychiatry Psychology Psychology Around the Net Cancer Exhaustion Inflammation Mental Health New Year Source Type: blogs
Destressing Holiday Travel
“Over the meadow and through the woods. To Grandmother’s house we go…” It’s a wonderful, nostalgic song about traveling by sleigh to the grandparents’ house for the holidays. But make no mistake: The song and reality seldom matched. That sleigh ride in midwinter snow was cold! Bitterly cold. The horse could flounder in the drifts. The sleigh could get stuck or slip off the trail. Meanwhile the kids in the back were saying, “Are we there yet?”
Travel these days should be easier, but it’s often not. The airports and train and bus stations are congested with weary and grouchy travelers. Car travel in s...
Source: World of Psychology - December 14, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. Tags: Holiday Coping Family Vacation holiday gathering Holiday Season Travel Source Type: blogs
Stressed Out Kids: How Mantra Meditation Teaches Resilience
This article explores five powerful ways that parents, caregivers and teachers can help young people discover the means to bounce themselves out of an automated self-scare routine and develop a personalised set of conscious self-care practices.
1. Get creative. Establishing habits is something that humans are very good at. Indeed, our lives can be conceptualised as the sum of the habits we have; these determine our actions as we move through the day, and in turn, how we make ourselves feel. The good news is that it only takes four weeks to establish a new habit, particularly with daily repetition. Guided to add ha...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - December 9, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: RosalindB Tags: family featured health and fitness psychology self improvement kids mantra meditation Source Type: blogs
A Disruptive Treatment Promises New Hope to PTSD Patients: Will Physicians Be Willing to Use It?
Millions of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — from veterans to rape survivors — have new hope because of a watershed study showing that the injection of an anesthetic to a bundle of nerves in the neck can relieve their symptoms in a clinically significant way. The treatment is known as the stellate ganglion block, or SGB. Used since 1925 for problems such as pain in the arm and shingles, it is safe and effective.
In the newly released, eight-week, U.S. Army-funded clinical trial of 108 active-duty service members with PTSD, the nonprofit research institute RTI International found that patients...
Source: World of Psychology - December 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eugene Lipov, MD Tags: Personal PTSD Research Treatment Hyper Vigilance Neuroscience Neurotransmitter Norepinephrine Posttraumatic Stress Disorder pruning Source Type: blogs
Cat Whisperers And Dog Listeners: The Week ’s Best Psychology Links
We reported this week on a study showing that culture influences our ability to recognise dog emotions. Now researchers have examined human recognition of cat moods — and found that most of us do pretty miserably. While cats do express emotion in their faces, we’re just not that good at reading them, reports Karin Brulliard for the Washington Post — unless you’re in the small minority the researchers call “cat whisperers”.
Meanwhile, another study has found that dogs seem to understand that a word is the same even when it’s spoken by different speakers with different accents. Previously, humans were the only...
Source: BPS RESEARCH DIGEST - December 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: BPS Research Digest Tags: Weekly links Source Type: blogs
