Despite it being one of the wettest days in Mumbai, a small group of visitors turned up for an hour-long evening event on “emotional hygiene” led by Ira Khan at a community center in a charming two-story building in Pali Village. After playing a video on “How to Use Dopamine and Motivation,” 25-year-old Khan — … Read more
In a recently published study in the nutrient In the journal, researchers examined the link between a healthy diet and the mental health of Spanish nursing students. Multivariable regression models showed that poor adherence to the Mediterranean diet was correlated with increased depressive symptoms in these students, demonstrating the role of diet as a key … Read more
By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in cities. Urban life is characterized by high commercial and residential building densities, more stressful conditions, poorer access to green spaces, and higher exposure to substance use. A recent study published in natural medicine examines the impact of the urban environment on adult mental health. Learn: … Read more
In a recent article in NatureResearchers are evaluating the T-cell modulating effects of St. John’s wort, valerian, hops, lavender and California poppy. Learn: Immunological evaluation of herbal extracts commonly used to treat mental disorders during pregnancy. Image Source: PattPaulStudio / Shutterstock.com background Nonpsychotic mental illnesses (NMDs), including depression, anxiety, dissociative and adjustment disorders, somatoform disorders, … Read more
depression AdobeStock_261291438 According to the CDC, suicide remains one of the leading causes of death. According to the CDC, there is a death in the United States every 11 minutes. At the same time, only half of people with mental health problems receive treatment. I recently spoke to Brad Kittredge, CEO and co-founder of Brightside … Read more