Dr. Gregory Jantz
Pioneering Whole Person Care over forty years ago, Dr. Gregory Jantz is an innovator in the treatment of mental health. He is a best-selling author of over 45 books, and a go-to media authority on behavioral health afflictions, appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and CNN. Dr. Jantz leads a team of world-class, licensed, and board-certified professionals providing treatment to those suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, PTSD, and more. His facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE, has been voted a Top Ten Facility for the Treatment of Depression in the United States.
Some Posts from Dr. Gregory Jantz
Male Anorexia: Breaking the Silence on a Hidden Struggle
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 25, 2025
Introduction: Challenging What We Think We Know When you hear the words "anorexia nervosa," who comes to mind? For most people, the image is clear: a young teenage girl. This stereotype has dominated public perception for decades but hides a significant truth. Anorexia doesn't discriminate by gender, and men are...
A Guide to Eating Disorder Recovery - Finding Your Way Back
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 25, 2025
The Journey Begins: Understanding Recovery If you're reading this, you or someone you care about might be facing one of life's toughest challenges: recovering from an eating disorder. First, I want you to know something important: recovery is possible. It may not feel like it right now, especially if you've...
Generational Trauma: Understanding, Recognizing, and Breaking the Cycle
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 1, 2025
Have you ever wondered why specific behavioral patterns repeat across your family history? Perhaps it's anxiety that appears in multiple generations, complex parent-child relationships that echo through time, or particular fears that don't seem to have a clear origin in your own experience. These patterns might be manifestations of generational...
What Role Does Breathwork Play in Anxiety?
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 1, 2025
We've all dealt with feeling anxious in some way, even if not all of us live with a diagnosable anxiety disorder. But how you choose to confront your anxiety can be the key difference between worsening it or working your way through an episode in a healthy way. As mental...
How Journaling Can Help with Grief and Loss
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 1, 2025
Grief can feel like an endless wave, carrying you here and there without warning. Whether your loss is fresh or something you've carried for a long time, the journey of grief is very personal, and there’s no “right” way to move through it. Writing in a journal might be one...
Navigating Relationship Dynamics in the Virtual Age
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 1, 2025
We live in an era where digital technology is woven into nearly every aspect of our lives. From how we work and learn to how we socialize and entertain ourselves, the digital age has brought unparalleled convenience and connectivity. But as much as technology has simplified our daily routines and...
The Impact of Urbanization on Mental Health: Finding Peace in the Concrete Jungle
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 1, 2025
According to the World Bank, over 50% of the global population – around 4.5 billion people worldwide – currently live in urban areas (cities)[1]. Living in a city can come with many benefits, especially financial. It's undoubtedly convenient to have access to services and resources you need – not to...
Unlocking Creativity for Mental Well-being: Beyond Art Therapy
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: April 1, 2025
Despite the cliche of the “struggling artist,” research shows that creativity can do wonders for our overall mental health and well-being. Unfortunately, many of us are afraid to engage in creative pursuits because we’re not professionally trained—we fear we won’t be “good enough.” However, anyone can benefit from a more...
Lanugo in Anorexia: Causes, Implications, and Recovery
By: Dr. Gregory Jantz • Updated: March 10, 2025
Introduction Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by severe food restriction, an intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted body image. While the psychological and emotional aspects of anorexia are well-documented, the physical effects can be just as severe. One of the more visible yet lesser-known physical...