My story isn’t unique. I’m one of many millions of Americans that bought into an unproven theory that depression and anxiety are caused by unbalanced brain chemistry. After taking psych meds for sixteen years, I can honestly say I’ve given traditional psychiatry and allopathic medicine a fair opportunity to bring balance to my brain. It…
Hidden No Longer, Eyes Reveal Rare Mental Condition
April 28, 2022
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Australian researchers have made a breakthrough in a rare mental condition, aphantasia, that makes people unable to visualise images. Previously thought to be difficult to diagnose, researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have discovered a method for proving and diagnosing the rare mental condition via a person’s eyes’ responsiveness to light. Those who…
Australian Scientists Lead Research Into Targeted Psychiatric Treatment
April 28, 2022
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Australian scientists are helping to develop a new way to determine which mental health drugs are best for patients based on their metabolic profile. Led by Prof. Sean Hood, the head of University of Western Australia’s (UWA) School of Psychiatry, and working in combination with U.S. mental health technology company Prairie Health, the study will evaluate…
7 Top Reasons to Try Acupuncture
April 26, 2022
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Will a time-tested intervention such as acupuncture point your health in the right direction, or is it a useless stab at well-being? A centuries-old practice that takes off from traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been widely studied for its potential against chronic pain. In one of the largest studies to date, a meta-analysis involving almost…
Natural Ways to Improve Anxiety
April 24, 2022
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Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, estimated to affect over 40 million adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. In addition to pharmaceutical interventions, many other therapies can help people improve their neurophysiology and overall mental health. Common symptoms of anxiety include: Restlessness, feeling on edge Easily…
Exercise Is Powerful Medicine for Depression
April 23, 2022
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By now, most people have heard that exercise is good for their health. A new review suggests it can it also make a difference in major depressive disorder. Researchers analyzed 15 existing studies with data on exercise and depression, finding an association between physical activity and depression risk. The investigators estimated that almost 12% of cases of…
In Long Run, Antidepressants Don’t Improve Quality of Life: Study
April 22, 2022
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Millions of Americans take antidepressants to combat low moods. But a large, new study suggests that these medications over time may do little to improve overall quality of life. “We found the change in health-related quality of life to be comparable or similar between patients that used antidepressant medications and those who did not use…
Police in Minnesota Say Man Killed 4 Relatives, Self
DULUTH, Minn.—A man killed his aunt and uncle, two young cousins, and their dog while they slept, then later killed himself at their Minnesota home after posting on Facebook that he had made “the absolutely horrid choice” to do so, police said Thursday. Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken said at a news conference that Brandon…
$61.6 Million Combined Commitment to Mental Health in Western Australia
April 18, 2022
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Australia’s federal and Western Australia (WA) state governments have pledged to invest $61.6 million (US$44.9 million) in mental health and suicide prevention services in the state over the next five years. As part of the agreement, the Commonwealth will put forward $35.1 million and the WA state government $26.5 million to expand mental health care…
Fear During Pandemic More Significant Than the Virus Itself: Psychiatrist Mark McDonald
As we pass the two-year mark of when the pandemic started and assess the impact COVID-19 and mandates have had on public health, psychiatrist and author of “United States of Fear: How America Fell Victim to a Mass Delusional Psychosis” Dr. Mark McDonald says the “pandemic of fear” has been far more significant then COVID-19…
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