Tag Archives: Stress

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

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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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