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How Brain Games Can Reduce Your Anxiety and Depression

Did you know that uncontrollable worry is an anxiety disorder that typically starts in childhood? It’s a disorder that is usually life long and comes and goes over the course of your life. Uncontrolled worry is one of the hallmarks of Generalized anxiety disorder. This is different from obsessive compulsive disorder where you have obsessional thoughts and or rituals you have to perform. It’s also different from panic disorder where you have sudden attacks of anxiety with a lot of physical symptoms. A sign that your anxiety is causing functional impairment or interfering with your daily activities is when it races out of control at night and keeps you awake. So there’s a loss of control of your ability to tune out these thoughts or distract yourself from them. If you’re one who has worked hard at meditating and using exercise to reduce your anxiety, you may be able to turn down the volume on these thoughts, but it’s like a script running in the background that you can’t completely quiet. That negative commentary that you can’t make go away, can start to make you feel depressed and hopeless. A current theory for why you can’t control your anxious thoughts is that uncontrolled worry comes from deficits in attentional control and it’s effect on your working memory. Attentional control is a higher level brain function called an executive function. If you have good attentional control, you can sustain focus on a task and filter out things that don’t relate to the task at hand. You are also able to cleanly move your attention from one task to another without the previous task distracting you from doing the new task. The ability to do this is based on the strength of your neural pathways that make these actions possible. So with anxiety and depression, these nerve pathways are disrupted or not functioning properly. This makes you unable to filter information and let go of the thoughts that cause you distress. Something that shows real promise for helping you get more control over your thoughts is brain training games or cognitive training. These specialized exercises, boost attentional control and improve your working memory. That improvement in your executive function has positive effects on your emotional functioning. The brain training exercises are not just something used by researchers. There are commercially available options that can be used on a self-help basis. One such company is called Cognifit. They have a version available for clinicians and educators, but they also have a version for personal use. You’re able to take a cognitive assessment to see what your weaknesses are, then choose the games that can help you build up your skills. On this issues of brain training, take a look at this video I did talking about learning to play a musical instrument to improve your mental capacity and brain plasticity https://youtu.be/AHgjZJKfGhs. It’s just another tool in your arsenal to improve your mental health. References Stefanopoulou E, Hirsch CR, Hayes S, Adlam A, Coker S. Are attentional control resources reduced by worry in generalized anxiety disorder?. J Abnorm Psychol. 2014;123(2):330-335. Luo X, Zhang L, Wang J. The Benefits of Working Memory Capacity on Attentional Control under Pressure. Front Psychol. 2017;8:1105. Published 2017 Jul 10. Scholten H, Malmberg M, Lobel A, Engels RC, Granic I. A Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Effectiveness of an Immersive 3D Video Game for Anxiety Prevention among Adolescents. PLoS One. 2016;11(1):e0147763. Published 2016 Jan 27. Beloe, Patricia & Derakshan, Nazanin. (2019). Adaptive working memory training can reduce anxiety and depression vulnerability in adolescents. Developmental Science. 23. e12831. 10.1111/desc.12831. Want to know more about mental health and self-improvement? On this channel I discuss topics such as bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), relationships and personal development/self-improvement. I upload weekly. If you don’t want to miss a video, click here to subscribe. https://goo.gl/DFfT33 Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.

Best Foods for Anxiety and Depression

★ Download your FREE PDF with all of the anxiety foods & depression foods from this video! https://bit.ly/3ncOlhg ★ Let’s dive into the best foods for anxiety and the best foods for depression – plus which foods to limit or reduce so you can optimize your mental health. Depression and anxiety are actually very closely linked in terms of their causes and how they manifest. And this is why there are many similar foods that reduce anxiety AND depression by helping to bring our bodies and brains into balance. First, we’ll run through which foods to avoid with anxiety and depression because they may contribute to or worsen symptoms. Then, I’ll share some of the foods that help anxiety and foods that help depression based on the existing scientific research. Whether you’re looking specifically for anxiety relief or anti depression foods, or you’re focused on taking care of your overall mental health, I hope these foods for anxiety and depression can be helpful for you! Keep in mind, no specific food is a treatment for anxiety or depression, and these recommendations are NOT a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice. Please consult with your physician or mental health professional before making lifestyle changes, especially any changes that involve medications. ★ SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every Thursday! http://bit.ly/MindOverMunch ★   Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER! https://mindovermunch.com/brainfood Relevant Resources: ★ Facing Fear Foods: https://youtu.be/VRkb3Lf77t8 ★ Surprisingly Healthy Processed Snacks https://youtu.be/8-VbH5qn35Q ★ My Favorite Healthy Food Haul https://youtu.be/n9DwiDX64Lo ★ Breathing Exercises for Anxiety https://youtu.be/xQq7kqlhiLQ ★ Mindfulness Meditation 101 https://youtu.be/85ZM6XPYQpA ★ How to Change Eating Habits with Mindful Eating https://youtu.be/n3SN_LIlJtY STUDIES referenced in this video: ► Nutrition, depression & mental illness https://dx.doi.org/10.4103%2F0019-5545.42391 ► Dietary & botanical anxiety treatments https://dx.doi.org/10.12659%2FMSM.882608 ► Impact of dietary changes on major depression https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-0791-y ► Role of neuroinflammation in depression https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2091919 ► Inflammation in anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22814704/ ► Lifestyle approaches & therapies to promote healthy moods https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2329575/ ► Oxidative stress, antioxidants and depression/anxiety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3964743/ ► Fermented foods, microbiota, & mental health https://doi.org/10.1186/1880-6805-33-2 ► Beneficial properties of probiotics https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5031164/ ► Sugar intake & depression https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05649-7 ► Fast food & depression https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980011001856 ► Unhealthy dietary patterns related to depression https://doi.org/10.4306/pi.2015.12.4.434 ► Essential fatty acids and mental health https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.186.4.275 ► Fish consumption and depression risk https://jech.bmj.com/content/70/3/299 ► Omega-3s and treatment of depression https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2015.07.003 ► Anxiety and salmon consumption https://doi.org/10.3390/nu6125405 ► Omega-3 supplementation and anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21784145/ ► Tryptophan, depression & anxiety https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393508/ ► Walnuts & depression https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11020275 ☺ Connect with me! ☺ ☮ Instagram: http://instagram.com/mindovermunch ☮ Snapchat: alyssiasheikh ☮ eBooks: http://www.mindovermunch.com/ebooks ☮ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MindOverMunch ☮ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindOverMunch ☮ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindovermunch ☮ Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/mindovermunch DISCLAIMER The information provided on this channel is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. You should not use the information on this channel for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you suspect you might have a health problem. #MindOverMunch

The Medical Basis of Psychiatry

Four years have passed since the last edition (3rd) of this book was published. In the intervening years, several reviews of this book have provided highly encouraging remarks about the value of this book in transmitting information on classification and treatment of psychiatric disorders to the audience. We are proposing to revise all chapters with an eye on accuracy and ease of use, and this is an especially timely endeavor with the upcoming publication of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V. All the appropriate new information on biology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders will be added to the current proposed edition. It is our goal to recruit the same authors (if possible) who contributed to the previous edition. While all chapters will be updated (see TOC), those marked by asterisks will be the most likely to undergo more revision. Psychiatry has emerged as a burgeoning scientific field with major advances in etiology and treatment of several disorders. Just as there was excitement in the anatomic advances that took place a hundred years ago when Emil Kraepelin and his collaborators took on the enormous task of classification of psychiatric disorders based on rational scientific thinking, new advances in genetics, biochemistry, neuroanatomy and pharmacotherapy of mental disorders have brought us even closer to a better understanding of complex disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and even autism. The major goal of the previous edition of this classic book was to update the busy clinician, psychiatric resident and medical student with the most up-to-date information on etiology, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders. This goal remains the focus of the fourth edition of this book. In this updated and expanded edition, the reader will be provided with the most contemporary information and literature supported by a close survey of the field. This new edition of this classic title, with its focus on biologic and medical aspects of psychiatry, will continue to be of significant help to all interested in the scientific practice of psychiatry.

David Wilkerson – Are You Walking in Purity of Heart? Must Hear

#DavidWilkerson – Are You Walking in #Purity of #Heart! Must Hear Like 👍 & Subscribe – @Ahava Jerusalem #DavidWilkerson #healing #home #family #parents #children #sermon #JesusChrist #God #Faith #Hope #Love #sermon #God #Jesus #Christian #Future #newyork #US #people #ahavajerusalem More sermons on http://ahavajerusalem.org Christ loves his church. He gave his life for it, and said the gates of hell won’t prevail against it. Jesus himself is the foundation stone of this church. And Scripture tells us his glory and wisdom dwell in it. At Pentecost, he sent his Holy Spirit to establish the church. And he has gifted it with anointed servants — pastors, teachers, apostles, prophets and evangelists — for the purpose of building it up. It’s clear the Lord desires to bless his church. So, why does Revelation 2 present such a fearsome picture of Christ, when he appears to his people? John writes that Jesus comes to the church with flaming eyes and a thundering voice: “In the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man… His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow: and his eyes were as a flame of fire; and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword” (Revelation 1:13-16). Now, Revelation is the summation of God’s Word. It describes the end of all things. And here is the first image of Christ we see in this book. Why does Jesus appear so foreboding here? And why does he speak so piercingly to his church? John writes that Christ’s words are as sharp as swords, cutting down to the marrow. Remember, this was the apostle who leaned his head on Jesus’ bosom. But now he finds himself on his face: “When I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead” (1:17). The Lord himself explains his awesome appearance: “All the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works” (2:23). The fact is, Christ loves his church. And that’s the very reason he comes to search it. He comes to correct his people in love, to purify them. First of all, Jesus tells John not to be afraid. “He laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last” (1:17). Then Christ says, in essence, “I want everyone in my church to know I’ve come to search their inner man. And I do it with eyes of fire and a thunder that shakes the soul. I won’t mince words — what I have to say will both pierce and heal. But I won’t allow any child of mine to continue in apathy or blindness. My eyes and mouth will pierce through every facade.” Christ saw something in his church. And he instructed John to write down his words and send them to the seven “angels” of the churches. This refers to his ministers, calling them the stars in his hands (see 1:16). He’s telling John, “I love these servants. I’ve called and anointed them. And now you’re to deliver my words to them.” As a pastor myself, I have to wonder: what must it have been like to open such a letter from John? “Unto the pastor of the church in New York: Thus saith the Lord, concerning your congregation…” Now imagine what those seven ministers felt. ………….. @ahavajerusalem #ahavajerusalem http://ahavajerusalem.com About David Wilkerson David Wilkerson was the Founding Pastor of Times Square Church in New York City. He was called to New York in 1958 to minister to gang members and drug addicts, as told in the best-selling book, The Cross and the Switchblade. In 1987, David Wilkerson returned to “the crossroads of the world” to establish Times Square Church. As a pastor of the church, he faithfully led this congregation, delivering powerful biblical messages that encourage righteous living and complete reliance on God. David Wilkerson had a strong burden to encourage and strengthen pastors throughout the world. From 1999 to 2008, he traveled around the globe holding conferences for Christian ministers.

The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety

When anxious feelings spiral out of control, they can drain your energy and prevent you from living the life you want. If you’re ready to stop letting your anxiety have the upper hand, The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety, Second Edition can help you to recognize your anxiety triggers, develop skills to stop anxious thoughts before they take over, and keep needless fears from coming back. In the second edition of this best-selling workbook, William J. Knaus offers a step-by-step program to help you overcome anxiety and get back to living a rich and productive life. With this book, you will develop a personal wellness plan using techniques from rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), powerful treatment methods proven to be even more effective than anxiety medication. This edition includes new evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation and values-based action, addresses perfectionism and anxiety, and features updated, cutting-edge research. Anxiety and panic are intense emotions, and in the moments that you experience them it may seem like you are powerless, but nothing could be further from the truth. This workbook offers a practical program that you can use on your own, or with a therapist, to take back that power and end anxiety once and for all.

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition. Genes may play a role. Stress may also contribute to the development of GAD. Anyone can develop this disorder, even kids. Most people with the disorder report that they have been anxious for as long as they can remember. GAD occurs somewhat more often in women than in men.

5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety (from Psychologists) | Find a Way #WithMe

As part of YouTube’s Find A Way #WithMe campaign, we’re sharing 5 research-backed strategies for improving your mental health that you can implement today. So much of the information out there on wellness doesn’t necessarily come from credible sources. MedCircle does the work of sifting through the noise and providing science-based ways to actually improve your mental health. The strategies you’re about to learn come straight from world-renowned psychologists and psychiatrists. Leave a comment below this video with an example of how you can practice one of these strategies. This will help other people think of ways to implement these strategies in their own lives. Let’s get into 5 ways to cope with anxiety, from psychologists and psychiatrists. #FindaWay #WithMe #MentalHealth

What A Panic Attack Really Looks Like | The Channel Mum Anxiety Series

This is the harrowing moment a mum suffers a full-on panic attack – as her children play innocently in the background. Can you relate to Sophie? Remember, you are not alone! The Channel Mum psychologist in residence, Emma Kenny, has put together an Anxiety Course and Toolkit that you can use to help better manage your anxiety. Parents particularly are vulnerable to suffering from anxiety, even if they have never had issues with mental health before. Our research has revealed that 85% of mums say they suffered from some form of anxiety or mental health issue while pregnant or since becoming a mum. More than half didn’t even get a warning that this could happen! In our research, we found that… – Three in ten mums have suffered at least one panic attack and more than a quarter of these have had multiple stress-related episodes. – 23 per cent have had a panic attack when their child was present. – Half of mums hide their attacks and have never told anyone they suffer. – Two in five worry they will be judged for having panic attacks while a quarter fear their children could be taken away if they admit to suffering. – The most common trigger for panic attacks is feeling ‘I can’t cope’, suffered by 48 per cent of mums reporting attacks, alongside 37 per cent who fear ‘I’m not a good enough mum’. – The most experienced symptoms include being unable to breathe, suffered by seven in ten and 63 per cent who broke down crying uncontrollably. – Three in five describe the feeling as ‘overwhelming dread’ with 22 per cent even contemplating suicide. We’ll be releasing new videos and toolkit content each week, so make sure to come back to the Anxiety Course page each week: https://www.channelmum.com/c/anxiety-course And to speak to Emma or one of our fantastic trained parent supporters, head on over to our Support Group: https://www.channelmum.com/chat/ Taking part in this video: Mama Mei – https://www.channelmum.com/creators/mama-mei Production music by www.epidemicsound.com Don’t miss a thing – hit that button and subscribe to Channel Mum today https://www.youtube.com/user/channelmum Channel Mum is the UK’s first YouTube community for mums. We bring together the best of YouTube mum talent to reveal the honest face of parenting. Channel Mum partners with talented creators and vloggers who make fresh, relevant and honest video content and help mums to find and grow their vlogging voice on YouTube. Add your Channel: http://bit.ly/CMJoinIn Website: https://www.channelmum.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/channelmum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelmum Instagram: https://instagram.com/channelmum/

How Shiva Overcame Lust | #ShivaLivingDeath Ep 1 | Sadhguru

Sadhguru explains the symbolism of Shiva’s third eye and narrates a story related to how Shiva burnt Kama with his third eye. To watch this video in other languages: Tamil – https://youtu.be/tcSFX_7Yx74 Gujarati – https://youtu.be/qHSqbdfclhg Download Sadhguru App 📲 http://onelink.to/sadhguru__app Yogi, mystic and visionary, Sadhguru is a spiritual master with a difference. An arresting blend of profundity and pragmatism, his life and work serves as a reminder that yoga is a contemporary science, vitally relevant to our times. Subscribe to Sadhguru YouTube Channel Here: https://youtube.com/user/sadhguru?sub_confirmation=1 Official Sadhguru Website http://isha.sadhguru.org Official Social Profiles of Sadhguru https://facebook.com/sadhguru https://instagram.com/sadhguru Free Online Guided Yoga & Meditation by Sadhguru http://isha.sadhguru.org/5-min-practices http://isha.sadhguru.org/IshaKriya

How to Spot the Signs of Social Anxiety

Watch the rest of this series on anxiety with Dr. Ramani HERE: https://bit.ly/34QvlOT Social anxiety is often misdiagnosed or mistaken for something else. With the right diagnosis, finding the right treatment and recovery is possible. Especially with an anxiety disorder ; anxiety is at the root of mental illness. In this interview, clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson break down how to spot the signs of social anxiety in a spouse, child, and in yourself. Discovering social anxiety symptoms is the first step in discovering how to cope with social anxiety and how to find the right social anxiety treatment & therapy . There is hope for overcoming social anxiety. For more on how to overcome social anxiety disorder & social phobia , how to deal with anxiety , and other videos on mental health, visit MedCircle: https://bit.ly/34QvlOT #SocialAnxiety #MentalHealth #MedCircle