The Protest Brain: Psychiatrists Reveal the Neurobiology of Outrage, Euphoria, and the Mental Health Crash That Follows
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Paramus NJ – From massive demonstrations led by Gen Z in the U.S. and Nepal to major global movements, millions are actively challenging the status quo. With over 140 mass demonstrations worldwide in the past year, political protests are a defining feature of our time—and they are having a profound psychological effect.
Clinicians from Flow Neuroscience, a company specializing in brain health treatments, explain that activism is a deeply psychological process, and the intense emotional journey requires specific mental health strategies for recovery.
The idea of a clean home often conjures images of spotless counters, gleaming floors, and the unmistakable scent of freshness. But beyond aesthetics, home cleaning plays a much larger role in how we feel, function, and live our daily lives. The true advantage of a clean home lies not only in its visual appeal but in the stability, comfort, and clarity it brings to our routines.
Clean spaces don’t just happen. They are the result of habits—small, repeated actions that reinforce a healthy environment. Yet many homeowners underestimate how these simple routines affect long-term well-being. Integrating home cleaning into your lifestyle isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating a foundation that supports everything else in your life.
Ketamine, a powerful anesthetic drug, is more commonly associated with surgical procedures and pain management. However, in recent years, it has gained significant attention for its therapeutic benefits in treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This alternative treatment approach is known as Ketamine Therapy.
While the use of Ketamine for mental health treatments may seem unconventional to some, it has shown promising results in numerous clinical trials. In fact, the FDA has approved Ketamine for treating medication-resistant depression. With its increasing popularity and success stories from patients, it’s important to understand the potential benefits of this therapy.
In this blog post, we will discuss six key benefits of Ketamine Therapy and how it can positively impact those struggling with mental health conditions. Let’s get started.
A mother from Midland Park alleges that her middle school-aged son endured bullying and physical assaults without effective intervention from the school district.
Adult life can be a rollercoaster of responsibilities and challenges, sometimes leading to feelings of anxiety and distress. Seeking help and support is crucial to overcoming these struggles.
We all know how important it is to take care of our physical health. But what about our mental health? Just like our bodies, our minds can also become run down and need some TLC. In difficult times, it’s even more important to take proper care of your mental well-being. Here are some tips on how to do just that.
Ridgewood NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced today that New Jersey is co-leading a nationwide investigation into whether the social media platform Instagram is violating state consumer protection laws and putting children, teenagers and young adults at risk by inducing them to use the platform in ways that are potentially harmful to them.
Gynecomastia, also commonly referred to as ‘man boobs’, is the unwanted enlargement of male breasts due to an excessive build-up of fat on the chest. Even though gynecomastia is not linked to the risk of developing serious medical conditions, it can cause psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem.
CBD (Cannabidiol) has become increasingly popular over the years, as large-scale research has been conducted to support the remarkable health benefits that come with consuming CBD. It has been used to treat several health-related matters, such as anxiety, anorexia, Chrons, nausea, post-traumatic stress disorder, epilepsy, pain, and many, many more. So if you are someone who has taken an interest in using CBD, this could be a life-changing decision for you.
Ridgewood NJ, this chart caught our eye, primarily because it underscores the extent to which stress, anxiety, isolation, and other mental health aspects of lock down have hit young people hard, despite the fact severe disease and death form the virus has been overwhelmingly among seniors.
Anxiety is fast becoming the ailment of this age. The fast pace and pressing life demands are certainly taking a toll on our mental health. What makes it even more critical is that many people have become so used to feeling anxious all the time that they are no longer seeking treatment. However, everyone experiences anxiety in different ways and different intensities. In some extreme cases, anxiety can be debilitating and can get in the way of doing even simple daily activities. No matter how mild or severe your anxiety symptoms are, it’s time for you to get rid of them once and for all.
Ridgewood NJ, Someone who can address all the issues related to human health, solve the problems and issues through his or her knowledge of medicine is known as a doctor. A doctor is trusted to maintain and restore human health.
Dear Parents/Guardians, On February 28th, Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman will be presenting “Developing Grit, Self-Control, and a Positive Mindset: The Keys to Success.” This program will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the George Washington Middle School auditorium. Dr. Baruch-Feldman is the author of The Grit Guide for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Build Perseverance, Self-Control, and a Growth Mindset. She is a clinical and school psychologist who believes in inspiring a growth mindset. Dr. Baruch-Feldman uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help children and adults with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, and weight loss. She is an expert in coducting psycho-educational evaluations for children experiencing school-related difficulties and has trained hundreds of teachers, parents, children and health care professionals by giving workshops and lectures through the country.
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Health Department will launch their new Stigma Free campaign with a marching group in the Ridgewood Fourth of July parade. Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood Health Department Supervisor, invites participants to join the group. Those interested should contact her at [email protected].
The Bergen County Stigma-Free Campaign is a county-wide program which aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the disease of mental illness and create a culture wherein residents who have the disease feel supported by their community and neighbors and feel free to seek treatment for the disease without fear of stigma.
The World Health Organization ranks mental health disorders as the leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. Mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety or alcohol and substance use disorders, are extremely common in America. 1 in 4 adults experience a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year [approximately 61.5 million Americans] and 1 in 17 adults live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Yet more than half will not seek treatment. Why?
Despite its prevalence in our society, mental health still has stigma attached to it. The primary reason individuals fail to seek the help they need is due to the stigma associated with the disease of mental illness. Main reasons cited are shame and fear of judgment from friends, family and co-workers. Such judgment is often rooted in a lack of knowledge or training. It is our goal to disseminate information and foster a stigma-free environment where people are free from judgment and can get the help they need to recover from disease.
Stigma-Free Zones aim to inspire public interest and open dialogues about stigma. The County of Bergen and several Bergen County towns have already passed Stigma-Free resolutions. Establishing Stigma-Free Zones will raise awareness of the local mental health resources available so no resident needs to feel hopeless or alone. Stigma-Free Zones will encourage residents to break down barriers and be mindful of their mental health and ask for help when needed. The disease of mental illness has the potential to worsen if left untreated and complications arise when individuals do not seek help. It is essential that residents engage in care as soon as the need is identified so recovery can begin, hope is inspired and tragedies are avoided.
The Ridgewood Health Department hopes to gather a team of dedicated residents who can help enhance the culture of caring in our community. The Ridgewood Health Department hopes to involve municipal alliance leaders, government leaders, local business owners, the board of education, Rotary clubs, FW/American Legions, faith communities, school service groups. Anyone interested in being a part of the Ridgewood is Stigma Free Task Force should contact Dawn Cetrulo, Ridgewood Health Department Supervisor, at [email protected].
Shocking toll of social media on girls’ mental health: How sexualised images are fuelling rise in anxiety among pupils aged 11 to 13
Sexualised adverts and social media leading to emotional problems in girls Girls aged between 11 and 13 more affected than they were five years ago Rise may be linked to seeing women portrayed as sex objects, study finds
By SARA SMYTH FOR THE DAILY MAIL
PUBLISHED: 18:00 EST, 19 April 2015 | UPDATED: 03:37 EST, 20 April 2015
Sexualised images of women in advertising and social media are leading to an increase in emotional problems among young girls, new figures suggest.
Girls aged between 11 and 13 are now more likely to worry, lack confidence or feel nervous than they were five years ago because they feel under pressure.
The rise in girls suffering from emotional problems may be linked to stress brought on by seeing images of women portrayed as sex objects on Facebook, Twitter and other websites, researchers from University College London believe.
