Performing acts of kindness may decrease symptoms of depression
Photo Cred: Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that performing acts of kindness improved the overall wellbeing of people with depression and anxiety. The investigation,...
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Approaching substance use disorder (SUD) with integrative therapies
Photo Cred: Luna Vandoorne/Shutterstock By Brittany Vargas Substance use disorder (SUD) is a multi-faceted condition that requires a multi-faceted approach to treatment, according to Ravi Chandiramani, ND, naturopathic physician, founder...
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Top tips for supporting mood and microbiome
Photo Cred: Shutterstock By Brittany Vargas The holiday season brings opportunities for fun and connection alongside stress and disrupted routines, making it an important time to support the gut microbiome,...
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Major life stressors increase likelihood of long COVID
Photo Cred: Alex Green/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study suggested that hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who experienced severely stressful events were at least twice as likely to struggle...
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Childhood trauma triples risk of developing serious mental health disorders during adulthood
By Avery St. Onge New research suggests that those who suffered psychological trauma during childhood have a significantly higher risk of developing a mental disorder during adulthood. The study, published...
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U.S. health panel recommends screening for anxiety in children and teens
By Avery St. Onge The United States Preventative Task Force (USPSTF), a panel of experts in primary care, recently recommended that children and adolescents aged eight to 18 be screened...
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Social media linked to depression regardless of personality type
Photo Cred: Mikotoraw/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study found that all personality types were susceptible to developing depression due to social media use, however, people with certain traits...
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Integrative approaches to treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
By Brittany Vargas An estimated one in 100 American adults suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disease characterized by repetitive, intrusive thoughts and anxiety-fueled compulsions, according to a clinical practice...
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