Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Adolescents

When an adolescent is struggling to cope with their various life circumstances and personal mental health challenges, they may benefit from therapy. If you are considering therapy for your adolescent, DBT would be an excellent option.
Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy: What It Is and How It Works

At its core, DBT aims to help clients develop skills that they can use to manage difficult emotions, tolerate distress, strengthen mindfulness skills, and improve their relationships.
Getting Off Psychiatric Medications Safely

When deciding whether to start using a psychotropic medication such as an antidepressant, there is often concern over whether this choice will become a life-long sentence and what the consequences could be if the medication is later discontinued.
Inflammation and Depression

Inflammation that plays a role in depression is different. We are talking about chronic low-level inflammation caused by a pro-inflammatory diet, sedentary lifestyle, chronic infections, obesity, and many other lifestyle factors.
Anti-Inflammatory Agents in the Treatment of Depression

Our clinical understanding of what causes depression remains incomplete. Among the competing hypotheses of the etiology of depression, the role of inflammation in major depressive disorder (MDD) has garnered a lot of attention and research in recent years.
How Leaky Gut Causes Depression and What You Can Do About It

The pathogenesis of major depressive disorder involves a complex interplay of social, psychological, and biological factors. Gut health, specifically, may play an important role in the disease and its treatment.
Gluten and Mental Health

Did you know that gluten can affect your mental health? In sensitive individuals, gluten can even cause or exacerbate mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Fish Oil and Omega 3 for Anxiety

With changes in modern diet, we are consuming a lot less Omega 3 and a lot more Omega 6 fatty acids and that is contributing to both physical and mental health problems.
Character Strengths for Happiness at Work

Whether you want to improve your job, your relationship, or your social life, identifying and using your character strengths will help. Recognizing and cultivating your character strengths will also improve your overall happiness.
Feeling Good is Good for Your Body and Physical Health

It’s not surprising that happier, more optimistic individuals tend to suffer from mental illness at lower rates. However, fostering a good mood and a good mindset can also help improve your physical health.