Mental Health
Healing From Trauma
A new group from Nourish Your Mind is starting next week for adult survivors of trauma. This is a 6 week Trauma Healing Group for Ages 18 and up. Females and members of LBGTQ welcome!
Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter Depression
Primary treatments for SAD include: antidepressants, light therapy and psychotherapy. Many times a combination of these treatments are used.. Light Therapy Light Therapy is the use of full spectrum light during the fall and winter months. These lights are readily available without a prescription. They can be purchased online for Read more…
Anxiety
Hope for Skin Pickers and Hair Pullers
NAC (N-acetylcysteine) has shown efficacy in clinical trials as a treatment for Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Disorder. NAC is readily available over the counter. While results are very preliminary, case reports have demonstrated mostly positive results and a lack of significant side effects. Braun TL, Patel V, DeBord LC, Read more…
ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder and Relationships
Attention Deficit Disorder is a real thing, many adults have it to some degree. The old thinking was that this was a disorder in childhood and teenage years that they would grow out of. We know better now. Many times Adults are diagnosed at a time that they take their Read more…
Premenstrual Symptoms
Premenstrual Symptoms
Often experienced and under diagnosed, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It’s estimated that as many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome. Recent research has shown Read more…
Depression
Perimenopausal Women and Depression
Perimenopausal symptoms often coincide with symptoms of depression and anxiety. A history of depression and/or current depression are associated with a decline in ovarian function in the years leading to menopause. Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for perimenopausal women with major depression. Hormone therapy reduces vasomotor symptoms and prevents the Read more…