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Boomers in Decline: the Impact of Dominance and Disconnection
A new study published in the Journal of Gerontology reveals that baby boomers (born in the late 1940s and 1950s) are living longer but experiencing more health problems, such as obesity, disability, and chronic disease, compared to earlier generations. An … Continue reading
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Tagged baby boomers, chronic disease, chronic stress, diabetes, Domination, health, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Stress
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World Mental Health Day: Understanding the Root Causes of Mental Health Conditions Through an IPNB Lens
As we recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10th, it’s important to step back and examine the deeper, systemic causes of the global mental health crisis. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, mental health is not just an individual … Continue reading
The Hidden Costs of Individualism: A Neurobiological Exploration of Western Cultural Biases
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, Western culture’s tendency to exalt the privileged and blame the unlucky and marginalized can be understood through the lens of relational dynamics and the impact on the nervous system. Relational PatternsWestern culture reinforces hierarchical … Continue reading
Nurturing Belonging and Love: Building Community Care
According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, the third level is “a sense of belonging and love.” This level highlights our psychological need for intimate relationships and the crucial role they play in meeting our physiological needs. Even when we practice … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, community care, connection, health, hierarchy, human needs, Maslow, Mental Health, needs, Psychology, relationships, well-being
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