Instagram Photos May Help Diagnose Depression in the Future
A team of researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that seemingly can identify whether someone suffers from depression or not by looking at their instagram photos.1 The project is part of a joint venture between Harvard University and the University of Vermont. The AI system is in its preliminary trials, but is showing […]
ACT Psychotherapy for Anxiety/Depression of Chronic Pain
Last week, at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017, a group of researchers showed that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) significantly reduced both anxiety and depression amongst participants suffering from chronic pain.1 ACT is an empirically studied psychotherapy that works to increase psychological flexibility within individuals as a means of working with symptoms […]
Hidden Depression
It is estimated that around 15 million Americans suffer from depression each year, but there may be more. A less commonly considered type of depression may be more prevalent than we’d like to admit – smiling depression. What is Smiling Depression? Smiling depression is when a facade of happiness is used to mask a deep […]
A Lighter Side of Depression
Depressed States May Trigger Need to Analyze Complex Problems In a fascinating article recently published in Nautilus, 1Matthew Hutson takes a look at psychological research, which poses a very interesting view of depression. He showcases work done by Paul Andrews, an evolutionary psychologist at McMaster University in Canada, who presents the argument that perhaps depressed […]
No Reason to Use Antidepressants
Pharmaceutical Antidepressants: Epic Fail A recent article I was glossing over reminded me of the dangers of using antidepressant medications. The article rehashed a 2015 study1 on the increased risk of suicide and attempted suicide from those being treated with pharmaceutical antidepressants, including tricyclics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and others. It is a very real risk, which […]
Depression: Is It a Spiritual Crisis?
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND There is a difference between Spirituality and Religion “Remember you are going to be with you the longest. It is vital you get the relationship right with yourself first before seeking love from another” ~ Dr. Chris I think it is important to start this article off with a disclaimer. There […]
Struggling with S.A.D, We Can Help
Carrie Louise Daenell, ND Depression can be debilitating any time of year Unfortunately, most people that cope with some level of depression throughout the calendar year seem to suffer beyond their ability to cope near and after the holiday season. Because this time of year is associated with lesser light hours in the day, it […]
The Effects of Emotional Experiences (Series: Part I of VII)
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Brain Connections Change Due to Neuroplasticity All emotional experiences begin a physiological process in your body. For every act, emotion, and expression of love, self-love, self-forgiveness, and forgiveness toward another, your body reengages toward another physiological process, closer to its original process, its healthiest process… Dr. Ameet Aggarwal ND Emotional and […]
Exercise for Depression and Anxiety
Daily exercise is perhaps the most beneficial holistic treatment for depression and anxiety, though also the most challenging to implement. A regular exercise program doesn’t have to be as intense as swimming miles at the pool, or spending hours in the gym. A weekly movement practice which gets the heart rate up and produces a […]
Nature: The Ultimate Gene Whisperer
Part II: Winter Bianca Garilli, ND To Everything There is a Season. From some of the world’s first writings until now, we know there is a time for everything – the yin and the yang, a time to rejoice and a time to rest. The seasonal change of Nature gently nudges us towards winter through […]