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The Covid pandemic really scrambled a lot of our traditional social cohesion. There are a number of potential reasons for why people might be socializing less. They include fears of getting sick, for one. In addition, many people are no longer working at the office. Instead they are working from home, which cuts down on…
Violent Programs that Actually Help Relax Us
Dr. Thema Bryant recently explained on a podcast with Mel Robbins that treating true crime shows as a way to relax before bed could mean that the trauma portrayed in the show is “familiar” to the observer and could be a sign that they need counselling. Given these assertions, some are wondering why experiencing trauma…
Natural Remedies for Depression
There are lots of natural remedies promoted for depression – but that does not mean they actually work. For example, regarding herbal remedies, the National Institutes of Health cites a large 2018 study (Yeung, Hernandez, et al) which concludes available evidence suggests there is some “utility of some herbal medicines in mitigating anxiety and depression,…
Serotonin Primer
Serotonin is central to many of our behavioral responses. In fact, serotonin has been implicated in practically every type of human behavior, including appetitive, emotional, motor, cognitive and autonomic. The Cleveland Clinic goes so far as to refer to serotonin as your body’s natural “feel good” chemical because of how it helps regulate our moods….
