by Hannah Smith | October 12, 2018
Think of the brain and mind as two different entities. When brain is left ungoverned by the mind, then you are in a state of autopilot. At such times, you are more likely to be rigid and to behave from old, familiar emotions and thoughts.
by Hannah Smith | July 6, 2018
Boundaries are an important part of life. They help us see where we end and others begin. They define and protect us. They let good things in and keep trouble away. In a way, they are like a fence around someone’s house or property. Sound pretty good, don’t they? Think about every person you care about. Do you want them to have boundaries?
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 26, 2017
Anyone suffering from conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even eating disorders can attribute their feelings to mental health or behavioral issues. These types of mental health conditions can be treated using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, to help find the root of the cause.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | October 7, 2016
Fat is a bad word. Diet is a bad word. Exercise is a bad word. That’s why we need to discuss “physical motion.” The reality is that most people don’t exercise, but everybody moves. Ben came to The Center • A Place of HOPE tired, burned out, and overweight. His depressive state was producing negative …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | August 31, 2016
GAD isn’t a single bad day or even a bad week; it’s an ongoing state of worry, concern, and heightened anxiety over everyday events for six months or more. It’s constant worry about what if, what could with no discernible solution, no end, and no peace.
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 6, 2016
The Surprising Role of Nutrition in Mental Health Is there a link between your diet and your mental health? The rate of mental health issues among our population is on the rise – the World Health Organization forecast depression to be the number one disease on earth by 2020. Historically, our approach to mental health …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | May 2, 2016
Depression and Nutrition. The Role of Nutrients in Supporting Mental Health, and Contributing to and Combating Depression This article includes significant excepts from The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: Depression, written by Jesse A Solomon, Ziv Zukier, and Mazen J. Hamadeh from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health, York University, …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | April 28, 2016
Nutrition and Whole Person Care We often hear people speak of personal wellness in terms of “being in balance.” It relates to all facets of our life – work hard, but set aside time for family and vacation; eat healthy, but don’t overeat; allow ourselves to get excited and jubilant, but avoid periods of depression, …
by Dr. Gregg Jantz | June 8, 2015
As a professional counselor treating eating disorders for over twenty-five years, I am very concerned about the often over-looked issue of emotional abuse. For many years I have noticed that the focus of abuse, even the concept of abuse, has centered around the physical beatings, outward neglect, and sexual invasion of children. The signs of …
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