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Is Toxoplasma Gondii the Hidden Culprit Behind Mental Health Crises? Why Parasite Treatment Should Be a Top Priority in Psychiatry
For years, the mental health field has diligently sought answers to the root causes of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and—most tragically—suicidal behaviour. We often look for obvious culprits: trauma, substance abuse, environmental stress, or familial history of mental illness. But what if the real cause of these debilitating conditions is far more insidious, microscopic, and commonly overlooked?
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'Running on Empty: Antidepressants and Youth Suicide' by Richard Vernall
"Running on Empty" by Richard Vernall is a crucial and deeply insightful exploration into one of the most pressing issues facing New Zealand today: youth suicide and the use of antidepressants. This meticulously researched book delves into the disturbing statistics of youth suicide rates in New Zealand, providing a historical overview from the 1980s to the present day. Vernall presents a compelling argument that, despite the widespread prescription of antidepressants, there has been negligible progress in reducing these tragic deaths.
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Unpacking the Impact of Mental Health Awareness: Could It Be Making Things Worse?
A new study called "A Closer Look at the Mental Health Awareness Effect" delves into the potential consequences of recent campaigns aiming to shed light on mental health issues. Researchers Lucy Foulkes and Jack L. Andrews suggest that these campaigns, while trying to help, might actually be part of the reason why more people are reporting mental health problems.
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Lockdown Life 3: Physiological Reactions and Cycles
Having now familiarised ourselves with the ABC model, automatic thoughts, intermediate beliefs, core beliefs, and thinking traps, we are now almost ready to start considering disputation; the process by which old, maladaptive thoughts and beliefs are transformed into new, functional ones.
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Top 5 Natural Foods Proven to Boost Mental Health
In recent years, science has linked several natural foods to improved mental health and well-being. Here’s a breakdown of five powerful foods and the science behind their mood-boosting effects.
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Tim Baker - The Early Years.
I was four years old. We were packing the car with stuff, more stuff than just the usual groceries or a trip to the dump. Mum was calm, dad seemed sombre...
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