Tag Archives: Mental Health
The Nervous System Knows: Why Safety Comes First in Trauma Recovery
When Dr. Stephen Porges says “safety is the therapy,” what he means is that the foundation for any healing—especially from trauma—is the experience of felt safety, not just physical safety. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, this means that our … Continue reading
The False Claims Of Psychology
Psychology claims to be a science, but much of its methodology does not meet the rigor found in fields that study observable, measurable, and consistently reproducible phenomena. While psychology does use systematic methods, those methods often fail to account for … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral Health, Mental Health, pathologizing, pseudo-science, Psychology, science, shame-based
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Our Behavior is Shaped by Experiences and Relationships
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, our behavior is deeply influenced by our brain and nervous system, which are shaped by our experiences and relationships. People with mental health issues often have histories of trauma and stress that affect their … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral Health, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, relationships, support, Trauma
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The Unscientific Nature of Psychiatry and the Fallacy of the Chemical Cure
I recently came across the article “Op-Ed: Why Anti-Psychiatry Now Fails and Harms.” The piece discusses the evolution of the anti-psychiatry movement, highlighting its shift from an academic critique to a disorganized entity that spreads disinformation, potentially deterring individuals from … Continue reading
When the Practitioner Cannot Attune: A Barrier to Healing
When a healthcare practitioner struggles to attune to a patient, the relational dynamic becomes strained. The practitioner may fail to notice or respond to the patient’s emotional, physiological, and relational cues, leading to a sense of disconnection and misattunement. For … Continue reading
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Tagged attunement, Behavioral Health, connection, Mental Health, psychiatry, Psychology, therapy
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How the Mental Illness Industry Serves the Ultra-Rich
Wealthy men of the Gilded Age, particularly individuals like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie, donated substantial amounts of money to causes and institutions that shaped the mental illness industry. These men, though outwardly portrayed as benefactors, often supported initiatives … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral Health, Gilded Age, hierarchy, Mental Health, oppression, philanthropists, psychiatry, Psychology, ultra-rich
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PTSD and Money Struggles
When our nervous system is dysregulated, it negatively affects how we think, feel, and act. A dysregulated nervous system makes it harder to focus, make plans, take risks, or stay consistent with long-term goals, which are important when it comes … Continue reading
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Tagged Behavioral Health, financial stress, Mental Health, money, poverty, PTSD, Regulation, Stress, well-being
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The Neurobiological Truth About Burnout
Burnout isn’t simply “emotional,” because it involves the entire nervous system and body. When we’re under prolonged stress, the systems that regulate our energy, focus, and resilience can become overwhelmed. This creates a cascade of effects. Our bodies may stay … Continue reading
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Tagged burnout, Mental Health, Psychology, Regulation, well-being
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#1 Healthcare Mistake: Inability to Attune
A practitioner’s ability to attune can be impeded by a variety of factors, often stemming from their own internal state, training, or external pressures. These include: Unresolved Stress or Dysregulation: If the practitioner’s nervous system is in a state of … Continue reading
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Tagged attunement, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, mental illness industry, poor care, Psychology, therapist, therapy
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The Ultra-Wealthy Men Behind the Mental Illness Industry
Gilded Age industrialists influenced the systems that shaped psychiatry and the mental illness industry to control the populace. These few ultra-wealthy men manipulated the economic, social, and political climate of that era, which was marked by industrial growth, wealth inequality, … Continue reading