A diet that involves swapping carbohydrates for fat may be prescribed as therapy for severe mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorders. Australian researchers have begun undertaking a new clinical trial examining whether ketogenic or “keto” therapy—which typically provides less than ten percent of the daily energy intake as carbohydrates—may be…
How to Deal With Anxiety Dreams
July 30, 2022
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When you think of a busy time of year, do you think of stress or spirit? Is your “to do” list the first thing that comes to mind or your soul? If it is indeed stress, then you are likely to have typical anxiety dreams that go hand-in-hand with the hectic pace and demanding days you are experiencing…
Texas Lawmaker Wants to Ban Minors From Social Media
July 28, 2022
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State Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Texas) plans to introduce legislation in 2023 that will ban minors from using social media. Patterson told The Epoch Times that the bill aims to protect children’s mental health. The idea for the new bill came after talking to school officials in the aftermath of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. School…
Psychologists Have Traditionally Focused on the Past but What If That’s All Wrong?
For more than a century, psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers focused people’s attention on the past. And so when Mary struggles to maintain romantic relationships, she blames her past boyfriends for it. When Chris battles with addiction, he digs into his memories from childhood when he first felt humiliated. And when Saoirse doesn’t want to settle…
Data Shows 1 in 6 Australians Have Experienced Suicidal Thoughts
One-in-six Australians have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviours in their lifetime, and more than two-in-five have had a mental health disorder. Those are the findings of a comprehensive study on mental health and wellbeing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It’s the first time in 15 years a study of this kind has been…
The Idea That We Can Treat Undesirable Behaviors
Commentary In an otherwise excellent article about the failure of the Biden presidency (which even Democrats recognize, inasmuch as they don’t want him to stand again), the writer Jim Geraghty voices one of the most prevalent superstitions of our time. He says: “With nearly 400 million guns in Americans’ hands, it will rarely be difficult…
Early Intervention Critical to Mitigate Mental Health Impact on Children Exposed to Violence
July 19, 2022
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A new study led by researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) has found that children exposed to domestic and family violence (DFV) are at a much greater risk of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression than children with no experience of violence, and are also five times more likely to require help…
National Mental Health Commission Heads to Canberra
A travelling commission will meet in the nation’s capital this week to hear from people with lived experience of Australia’s mental health support systems. It will be the fifth stop on a three-month-long tour across the country to understand how Australians are interacting with mental health and suicide prevention services and how they can be…
Socializing Gives Older Adults a Healthier Sense of Purpose
July 17, 2022
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Having positive social interactions is associated with a sense of purpose for older adults, which can fluctuate from day to day, according to new research. And although these findings apply to both working and retired adults, the research found that for better and for worse, these interactions are more strongly correlated to purposefulness in people…
Lithium: The Cinderella Drug
July 17, 2022
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Dr. Walter Brown begins his 2020 book “Lithium, a Doctor, a Drug and a Breakthrough,” by asking, “What do Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and Ernest Hemingway have in common?” The answer is bipolar disorder, previously known as manic-depressive illness. Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings, including extreme excitement (mania)…
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