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The DSM is Bunk: IPNB Offers a Humane and Scientific Understanding of Mental Health
Some trauma experts have said that if the psychiatric Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) acknowledged trauma, it would be a very thin volume because virtually everything else would fall beneath it. But from an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) … Continue reading
The Societal is the Cellular: The Biology of a Sick Culture
Everywhere we look, people are unwell. Nearly ¼ of US adults live with a diagnosed mental illness, and over ¾ of adults have at least one chronic health condition. More than ½ have multiple chronic conditions. This is most of … Continue reading
Posted in Neurobiology
Tagged biology, cellular, chronic stress, connection, culture, distress, exploitation, IPNB, Neuroplasticity, safety, social, societal, society, suffering, Trauma
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The Neurobiology of Uncertainty and Fear
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a lens to understand how our brains and bodies respond to uncertainty and fear, particularly during times of political unrest. Here’s a breakdown of how IPNB principles apply to this context: The Neurobiology of Fear and … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged agency, Community, fear, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, politics, Psychology, safety, social, threat, uncertainty, unrest, well-being
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The Neurobiology of Uncertainty and Fear
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) offers a lens to understand how our brains and bodies respond to uncertainty and fear, particularly during political unrest. Here’s a breakdown of how IPNB principles apply to this context: The Neurobiology of Fear and Threat Perception … Continue reading
Posted in IPNB of Hierarchy
Tagged authoritarian, authoritarianism, co-regulation, Community, connection, Domination, domination hierarchy, fear, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, Nervous System, political, politics, PTSD, Regulation, self-regulation, social, social engagement, uncertainty, unrest, well-being
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We Need Self Care and Collective Care
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, both collective care and self-care are essential for promoting overall well-being. IPNB emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals within social systems and highlights the impact of interpersonal relationships on brain development and functioning. Self-care focuses … Continue reading
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Tagged belonging, collective, Community, community care, connection, Regulation, relationships, self-care, social
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The Interpersonal Neurobiology of Holi Celebrations
Last weekend my community held its first Holi celebration. This Hindu holiday celebrates spring, love, and fertility. Participants throw brightly colored powder at each other. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the celebration of Holi embodies various elements that can … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged aggression, celebrations, Community, exercise, Holi, holidays, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, movement, outdoors, play, Relational Neurosciece, social, social engagement, well-being
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