Santa Fe psychotherapist working with teens
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Winter 2024 Psychedelic Studies Course Offering

THE PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE: TRANSCENDENT PERSONAL GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION
Santa Fe psychotherapist working with teens

Inflammation in the brain

A round up of studies around how inflammation in the brain affects its functioning. Although the findings were, at least in the studies cited in this article, "disappointing," it doesn't discount inflammation is a factor. The research…
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Could depression be a form of infectious disease? A "blind spot" in the treatment of depression

Very interesting series of articles/research on the topic of biological causes for depression--not just neurotransmitters, either. Talking about viruses, parasites, and bacteria. For too long this area has been ignored as a possibility. When…
Santa Fe psychotherapist working with teens

Autism: The Gut-Brain Connection

Really interesting article on the gut-brain connection in autism. Check out Elaine Hsiao TED talk, Autism's Gut-Brain Connection. Many mental health issues are co-morbid with biological issues, such as gut-health.  
Santa Fe psychotherapist working with teens

Psychotherapy, Nutrition, & the Brain

This looks like it will be a great workshop, offered by Drs. Sam Shaffer and Harold Steinberg. I plan to attend. It will talk about the use of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and nutrition to use with certain mental health issues: Anxiety Disorders,…