Category Archives: Mental Health
From Pathology to Relationship: IPNB Insights into the Medicalization of Social Issues
The medicalization of social issues like addiction and mental health, backed by industrial interests, shifts focus from systemic inequality to biological explanations, depoliticizing the true causes of widespread despair, as it causes further harm and even kills. In the Jacobin … Continue reading
Depression, Brain Plasticity, and Healing: An Interpersonal Neurobiology Approach
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, depression can be understood as a state where the brain, nervous system, and body are out of balance, struggling to maintain homeostasis. This imbalance affects key systems that regulate mood, energy, and motivation, often … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, homeostasis, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Psychology, Regulation
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From Survival to Awe: Healing the Nervous System’s Emotional Landscape
It happened while I was watching several hummingbirds swoop around my head in my patio garden. I felt a glimmer of awe! This was the first time in recent months. During the past 6 years, ever since the behavioral health … Continue reading
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Tagged anderior cingulate cortex, awe, brain, connection, emotions, feelings, glimmers, insula, integration, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, love, Mental Health, Nervous System, peace, Psychology, PTSD, well-being, wonder
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The Hidden Struggles of Missionaries: How IPNB Can Transform Support Systems
According to the “Christianity Today” article, “For Missionaries, Mental Health Feels Like a Burden and a Liability,” the stigma surrounding mental health in American churches has diminished, but it remains a challenge for overseas missionaries. Missionaries, who often face culture … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, christians, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, missionaries, religion, Trauma
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The Limits of SGB for PTSD: IPNB Approaches for Sustainable Trauma Relief
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, addressing the temporary nature of relief provided by Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) involves focusing on the relational, neurological, and systemic aspects of trauma recovery. IPNB emphasizes the importance of integration, relational support, and understanding … Continue reading
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Tagged Complex PTSD, Mental Health, Nerve Block, PTSD, PTSD recovery, SGB, Stellate Ganglion Block
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The Myth of the One-Time Reset: The Promise and Limits of SGB in Trauma Treatment
When I had my first Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) in September 2020 I believed the literature that asserts the nerve block “resets the autonomic nervous system (ANS).” I was highly disappointed to find that reality is far more complex. While … Continue reading
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Tagged Anesthesiologist, Doctor, Nerve Block, Nervous System, Pain Management, PTSD, SGB, Stellate Ganglion Block, Stress, Trauma
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The Empowerment Revolution: How IPNB Challenges Shame and Fosters Healing
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) is empowering and shame-busting. Here’s how it fosters empowerment and challenges shame: Empowering Aspects of IPNB Understanding the Brain and Mind: Knowledge is Power: IPNB provides a clear understanding of how trauma impacts the brain and nervous … Continue reading
Identity in Flux: The IPNB Perspective on JD Vance’s Early Life
Once a person is familiar with the signs and causes of trauma, they can see it in others’ words, behaviors, postures, movements, and stories. An article from the AP focuses on JD Vance’s various names. It includes indications of likely … Continue reading