Tag: research
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Indiana losing $4B per year on untreated mental illness report
Hayley DeSilva – Beckers Behavioral Health Researchers in Indiana have found that untreated mental illness is costing the state $4.2 billion per year, according to a report from the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission The largest cost is related to premature mortality, which accounts for $1.4 billion of the total. Other costs include: -$885 million in productivity losses…
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New Evidence That Therapy Can Make You Happier
Jim Davies In “All Eyes on Me,” a song from his new Netflix special Inside, the musician-comedian Bo Burnham pauses to ask, “You want to hear a funny story?” He tells us that, five years ago, he quit performing live because, while on stage, he’d experience severe panic attacks. He spent that time trying to improve…
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Veterans speak about substance abuse and PTSD…in Virtual Reality
John Riley A friend of mine named Syrmor Shiraz also know as just “Syrmor” on Youtube is a interviewer who speaks to many people online in a therapy session atmosphere. He has 1.1 million subscribers and for some reason. I see him as a unofficial therapist who actually listens and has also helped Veterans talk…
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The Power of Positivity in Addiction Recovery in Minneapolis
Optionsfamily.com When it comes to building a new life in addiction recovery from drugs or alcohol, the power of positivity is often underestimated. Focusing on long-term happiness can help each person live life to the fullest, in recovery from alcohol and drugs. Some people believe that if you look good, you feel good. Other people…
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What is Terminally Online?
Stay at home Covid-19’s negative effects on internet usage: Who Is Addicted And What Are The Consequences? John Riley People log in to their favorite social media sites all over the world every day and spend hours on them. Social media has become so popular it has become a major addiction for millions of people…
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12 Things to Do If You’re Celebrating Thanksgiving Solo
Lauren Schumacker Practically nothing about this year has felt normal, and, unfortunately, there’s no real end in sight as far as that’s concerned. As COVID-19 cases spike across the country, more families and groups of friends may be considering calling off their usual Thanksgiving plans this year (or just taking action and doing it). And that…
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Buddhist Teachings on Mindfulness Meditation
BY LION’S ROAR STAFF – Buddhist wisdom for our time What is mindfulness meditation and how do you do it? Below you’ll find the basics about the practice and its Buddhist roots, plus easy-to-follow instructions and additional reading. What is mindfulness? Some might primarily think of it as a state of mind; others, as a practice.…
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Use Mindfulness to Improve Well-Being
By Mayo Clinic Health System staff If you’ve heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you might be curious about how to practice it. Find out how to do mindfulness exercises and how they might benefit you. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the act of being intensely aware of what…
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How to Practice Mindfulness to Improve Your Well-Being
Health Essentials Each day, set your intention to stay in the present moment! Daily meditation is a powerful tool for managing your stress and enhancing your health. But bringing present-moment awareness to all your daily activities is important. Wellness expert Melissa C. Young, MD, shares simple but powerful tips for incorporating mindfulness into your everyday life. Try meditation “Daily meditation can help relieve…
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A Single Dose of Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Leah Kuntz A single dose of psilocybin could help patients with treatment-resistant depression, according to a new study. According to the results of a phase 2b trial of COMP360 psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), the largest study of its kind, patients with TRD could see symptom relief after a single dose of psilocybin.1 Investigators…