It is not your fault -- considering impact of DNA instead of environment in shaping who we are
The science of genetics is rapidly advancing with much knowledge gained in just the last few years. I recently listened to a podcast...
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Feeling blue, so what do I do?
There are so many reasons why one may not feel great. Possibly a key to feeling better or moving in that direction is what I'll call...
mindfulness...
Exploring and practicing mindfulness can create new perspectives and bring joy and peace. As a couple of places to start that is highly...
Johns Hopkins psilocybin research holds promise to reduce major depression
For Press Release from Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/psychedelic-treatment-with-psilocybin-r...
Think about and note when you don't understand
Some people believe suicide cannot be predicted or precisely prevented. Trained professionals, in general, really do not know who is...
Check out forum post on ketamine infusion therapy and vox.com article
https://www.vox.com/first-person/2018/7/24/17603616/depression-treatment-severe-ketamine-special-k
Push pull
As you work on understanding it can be difficult especially with a teenage boy or any young person who prefers to keep it all inside and...
Start with understanding, it is hard to understand what you do not know or have not experienced
Simon started his freshman year of high school as an excited, positive and joyful young man. I remember him riding his bicycle around...
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