Vitamin D Supplements and COVID-19
Dr. Harmonie Eleveld, ND Can Vitamin D supplements prevent COVID-19? The short answer is we don’t know yet because the research is still underway but the long answer is more complicated. We have increasing evidence that better vitamin D status and/or supplementation of vitamin D is possibly correlated to a decreased risk for contracting COVID-19 […]
COVID-19 May Lead to Delirium and PTSD
Razi Berry People taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover, suggests an analysis of past research led by the UCL Institute of Mental Health with King’s College London collaborators. Coronavirus infections and the psychiatric connections The systematic review paper, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, compiled results […]
High-Potency Cannabis Associated With More Problems
Razi Berry Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to report anxiety disorder, than users of lower-potency strains, according to new research from the University of Bristol. Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to […]
Why We Need to Pay More Attention to Mental Health & How to Holistically Support the Mind-Body
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP Why We Need to Pay Attention to Mental Health During Crisis Humans are adaptable. The current crisis has shown us this. It has presented the world with an opportunity to transform for the better. Yet, the current situation has also presented many challenges. In the past, humans have forced the environment to […]
Children and Teens Worry About Political Issues
Razi Berry Many surveys of American adults have revealed that they worry about political issues and are concerned for the future of the United States. But what about children and teenagers? A new psychological study is the first to examine youths’ worry about political issues, and what it suggests A new psychological study, published in […]
Mental Health Care Even Harder to Access
Razi Berry Eleven years after Congress passed a law mandating that insurers provide equal access for mental and physical health care; Americans are actually finding it harder to obtain affordable treatment for mental illness and substance abuse issues. The barriers to parity continue despite a bipartisan consensus that more must be done to confront the […]
Two-Thirds of Parents Can’t Tell Mood Swings from Depression in Teens
Razi Berry Telling the difference between a teen’s normal ups and downs and something bigger is among top challenges parents face in identifying youth depression, a new national poll suggests. The difference between a teen’s normal ups and downs and something bigger Though the majority of parents say they are confident they would recognize depression […]
Artistic Expression at a Young Age Can Increase Health and Reduce Social Inequalities
Razi Berry Engaging in artistic activities such as singing and dancing from a young age can reduce social inequalities and encourage healthy behaviors, according to a new report from UCL and the World Health Organization (WHO). World’s largest review to date into the health benefits of the arts The study is the world’s largest review […]
Arguing Can Have Major Consequences in Caregiving Couples
Razi Berry A spouse requiring caregiving for chronic illness or a disability can create a stressful environment for married couples. The toll, however, is more pronounced for care-receiving husbands–compared to wives or men in non-caregiving relationships–who are vulnerable to negative exchanges with their spouses, such as criticizing or letting them down, due to guilty feelings […]
Need More Evidence for Effect of Cannabinoids on Mental Health
Razi Berry The most comprehensive analysis of medicinal cannabinoids and their impact on six mental health disorders — combining 83 studies including 3,000 people — suggests that the use of cannabinoids for mental health conditions cannot be justified based on the current evidence. This is due to a lack of evidence for their effectiveness, and […]