Neural Mechanisms of Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the impartial and dispassionate, awareness of sensations, emotions and thoughts. Mindfulness-based interventions are being increasingly used for stress, coping strategies for cravings, psychological well-being, pain reduction, and treatment for psychiatric conditions. There are underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness which explain why it is so effective.
Potential Novel Approaches for Treatment Resistant Depression
We explore novel treatments for depression which work upon the NMDA, GABA, and opioid receptors.
Book Review: I Believe in You
In his book, “I Believe in You,” Luca Badetti explores the concept of vulnerability through his experiences at L’Arche, an inclusive faith community of shared living between people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Lightbox Therapy
Bright light treatment for SAD and for nonseasonal depression are efficacious with effect sizes equivalent to antidepressant pharmacotherapy trials.
New TelepsychHealth T-Shirts
Order your SoftStyle TelepsychHealth t-shirts and be an advocate for mental health
Book Review: Improve Your Social Skills by Daniel Wendler
Daniel Wendler gives many ways to challenge oneself in gradually improving upon social skills. Daniel provides numerous practical examples from other authors, youtube clips and even movies that normalize the issue of social anxiety and provide cultural context and insight into how other people have dealt with the same kinds of anxiety that we all struggle with.
How to ensure a great telehealth telepsychiatry virtual visit appointment
How to ensure a great stress free virtual visit / telepsych appointment.
Is my online psychiatry visit private and secure?
Any data that is stored or transferred must be encrypted: video, audio, email. Communications are established using 256-bit TLS encryption and all shared content is encrypted using AES-256 encryption, which exceeds the minimum HIPAA requirements of 128-bit encryption.
Substance use and its effects on sleep
Numerous myths still surround sleep despite the progress that has been made. Getting quality sleep has important implications on our cardiovascular system, experience of pain, and risk of substance relapse.
Free Webinar on Telepsychiatry
Many mental health professionals ask about challenges and dilemmas related to telepsychiatry, as it can be very different from in person visits. Join the free webinar!