This week, hear firsthand how Jacob Moore overcame his childhood trauma and started the non-profit, NoStigmas -fighting to remove the stigma of mental health. Plus, watch a cognitive behavioral therapy session, learn about dependent personality disorder, and check out our first MedCircle LIVE event with Dr. Ramani.
What to Watch
A Live Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Session
There are actionable steps you can take to transform your thoughts, emotions, and behavior for the better. This is the key to improving your mental health. As a triple board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Judy Ho understands how to do this better than most. In this eye-opening session, MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson and Dr. Judy undergo a mock therapy session. Discover how to utilize effective techniques to reconstruct your thoughts, better cope with your emotions, and create long-lasting beneficial habits. Take a deep dive into CBT in this MedCircle original series.
What It’s Like to Live with Childhood Trauma
In this eye-opening interview, trauma survivor Jacob Moore opens up about his memories of childhood trauma, how it actually affected his childhood and the impacts on his mental health. He also sheds light on the life-changing event that occurred with one of his parents.
When Does Being “Needy” Become a Personality Disorder?
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders, yet the signs are often chalked up to being “needy” or immature by the average person. The symptoms can be debilitating—but they can be effectively managed with the right education. Whether it’s someone in your life who’s too dependent on you, or it’s you that has a fear of separation from a loved one, this video will give you insight that perhaps you didn’t know you needed.
From the Blog
Mental Health News
Mental Signs of B12 Deficiency that Go Unnoticed:
B12 deficiency is common. Due to the lack of critical micronutrients, deficiencies are linked to brain shrinkages and Alzheimer’s. However, new research has shown that the nutrients provided by the Mediterranean diet are linked to better brain aging. Getting more B12 nutrients starts with spotting the signs of a deficiency in the first place. Signs include feeling tired, experiencing muscle weakness, and constipation.
How Body Mass Index (BMI) Might Impact Brain Health:
According to a new brain imaging study, as a person’s weight goes up, all regions of the brain go down in activity and blood flow. This is compelling evidence that obesity alters blood supply to the brain—and is considered a major advancement since it directly shows how the brain responds to our body.
What to Know About the Changing Landscape of Mental Health Care:
Australia is experiencing a shortage of antidepressants due to an unexpected increase in demand. The shortage of one medication, in particular, Nardil, is the most worrying: it’s an older drug used by a small number of patients, usually because it’s the only drug that works for them. Patients who use any antidepressants which are unavailable should consult their doctor.
