Monthly Archives: December 2017

Energetic Therapies in Mental Health Care

Posted on December 30, 2017 by JLake

Energetic Therapies in Mental Health Care: A Short Introduction This blog post is intended as a short introduction to diverse ‘energetic’ therapies and their uses in mental health care. Future posts will review the evidence for individual energetic therapies in … Continue reading →

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Cranioelectrotherapy Stimulation (CES): An Important Emerging Therapy

Posted on December 20, 2017 by JLake

How cranioelectrotherapy stimulation works Cranioelectrotherapy stimulation (CES), also called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) or microcurrent electrical stimulation, is based on the application of extremely weak electrical current to the head and neck to treat anxiety, depressed mood, insomnia, and … Continue reading →

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Exercise improves depressed mood, reduces anxiety and helps prevent dementia

Posted on December 8, 2017 by JLake

How exercise works to improve depressed mood Many studies show that infrequent physical activity increases the risk of developing depressed mood. Physical exercise increases the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and may enhance neural plasticity and new synapse formation. … Continue reading →

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