8 Tips to Help You Become Comfortable with Uncertainty & Use It to Your Advantage
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Uncertainty is one of the only things we can be certain of in life, so we need to learn to become comfortable with the discomfort of…
Gut Microbiome Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Children with behavioral problems may have different compositions in their gut microbiome, with parents playing a major role in how pronounced…
Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to Know When & How to Say NO
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We all know that community is important for mental health, but what happens when people demand too much from us? How do we know when and…
How to Stop Self-Sabotage & Harness Your Willpower to Take Back Control of Your Mental and Physical Health
Dr. Judy Ho via Dr. Leaf – Have you ever tried to achieve a goal, like losing weight, getting a new job, or curbing overspending, only to be disappointed when…
Why Do We Feel Guilty About Taking Breaks + How To Take The Most Effective Brain Breaks
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We need to recognize that although the mind is infinite, the brain is finite, and it needs rest to function well. We can only give our…
‘Safety Signals’ May Help Slow Down Anxiety
Yale University via Science Daily – For as many as one in three people, life events or situations that pose no real danger can spark a disabling fear, a hallmark…
A Cup of Tea a Day to Keep the Anxiety Away!
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Tea is one of the most nutrient dense drinks on this planet, and filled with compounds and chemicals that are natural mental health and happiness boosters.…
What We Should All Know About the Mental Health Legal System, How It Is Failing, And What We Can Do About It
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We need to approach everyone’s story with compassion, empathy and understanding, and seek to provide assistance that helps people suffering with mental ill-health get to a…
Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Violent Crime Rates
Colorado State University via Science Daily – Breathing dirty air can make you sick. But according to new research, it can also make you more aggressive. To read the original…
Why Do We Keep Making Wrong Decisions? + Tips to Help You Become an Expert Decision Maker
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We literally need to train ourselves to observe our thinking and feeling in response to incoming information and analyze them objectively before making a decision, otherwise…
Teens Who Don’t Date Are Less Depressed and Have Better Social Skills
University of Georgia via EurekAlert – Non-dating students had similar or better interpersonal skills than their more frequently dating peers. While the scores of self-reported positive relationships with friends, at…
How to Recover from Trauma and Deal with the Hard Stuff in Life
Dr. Caroline Leaf – It is almost as though we believe we must feel guilty or ashamed if we feel sad or worried, while happiness is a commodity that we…
Dealing with Panic Attacks in the Moment + Tips to Prevent Future Attacks
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Panic attacks do not always occur in relation to a particular trigger or stressor. They can be unprovoked and unpredictable, which is in part why they…
Compound Found in Red Wine Opens the Door for New Treatments for Depression & Anxiety
University at Buffalo via News Wise – Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain. Newswise – BUFFALO, N.Y. – Like to unwind with a glass of…
Music: A Viable Alternative to Medications in Reducing Anxiety Before Anesthesia
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine via EurekAlert – “Our findings show that there are drug-free alternatives to help calm a patient before certain procedures, like nerve blocks…” PHILADELPHIA—Music is…
