Tag Archives: Mental Health
Burnout on the Picket Line: A Call for Revolutionary Change in Mental Health Care
Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers have entered their second week of striking. The strike involves psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, and therapists who provide mental health services to Kaiser’s 4.8 million members. The union seeks better staffing levels, pay parity with … Continue reading
IPNB: a Framework for Anxiety Relief
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) can be particularly helpful for people who suffer from anxiety by offering a framework that integrates the mind, brain, and relationships. Here’s how it can be beneficial: Understanding the Brain’s Response to AnxietyIPNB provides a comprehensive understanding … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, wellness
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The Misplaced Rage of Incels
Patriarchy and domination hierarchies cut both ways, harming not only women but also men. While incels blame women for their frustrations, the deeper issue lies in the patriarchal system itself, which sets rigid expectations for gender roles and promotes toxic … Continue reading
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Tagged hierarchy, incel, Incels, masculinity, Mental Health, misogyny, patriarchy, Psychology
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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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Brain Under Siege: Narcissistic Abuse and Its Lasting Effects
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology perspective, narcissistic abuse can have profound and long-lasting effects on a victim’s brain, body, and overall well-being. Interpersonal neurobiology focuses on the interconnectedness of the mind, brain, and relationships, emphasizing how our interactions shape our neural … Continue reading
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Tagged interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Narcissist, narcissistic abuse
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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 Toxic Dogma of “Your Role in Your Suffering”
The idea that “healing means taking responsibility for your role in your suffering” comes from a pathologizing and shame-based perspective. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the idea that individuals are responsible for their suffering is indeed problematic and overly … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, connection, Empathy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Psychology, well-being
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How Media Affects Our Nervous Systems: An IPNB Perspective
In mainstream media, we typically see a focus on topics and narratives that prioritize certain types of stories over others. Key trends include: Breaking News and Sensationalism: Media tends to prioritize sensational stories that grab attention, like celebrity gossip, political … Continue reading
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Tagged corporate influence, corporate interests, culture, influencers, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, media, Mental Health, news, tv
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Can Humming “Shut Down Your Ability to Think?”
A social media meme claims that humming can “shut down your ability to think,” but what does neuroscience say? Humming does engage certain parts of the brain, particularly those involved in producing and controlling sound and breathing. This engagement can … Continue reading
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Tagged ANS, Autonomic Nervous System, humming, Mental Health, Regulation
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Un-Shaming “Co-Dependency,” an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) View
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, what is often labeled as “co-dependency” can be reinterpreted as a survival adaptation. In the context of IPNB, our brains evolved for connection and relationships are crucial for our emotional and physical well-being. When … Continue reading