by Depression Alliance Staff | Feb 26, 2019 | Exercise, Holistic & Alternative Approaches, Uncategorized
For decades, the relationship between exercise and mental health has been a hot topic for clinicians and researchers. Nowadays, we know for a fact that regular physical activity is one of the leading factors contributing to robust physical and mental health. But, even...
by Depression Alliance Staff | Feb 19, 2019 | Personal & Professional Development, Personal Development, Professional Development & Career Coaching, Uncategorized
For those of us who are dealing with emotional problems, watching a mental health podcast can be surprisingly helpful. From providing useful tips to reducing the stigma attached to mental illness, podcasts are a valuable resource for people who might not be able to...
by Depression Alliance Staff | Feb 12, 2019 | Ketamine & Psychedelic Therapy, MDMA-assisted Therapy, Uncategorized
Through the years MDMA assisted therapy has been, and still is, a controversial approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Considering that MDMA is classified as a Schedule 1 drug, many experts are somewhat reluctant to use this substance for therapeutic...
by Depression Alliance Staff | Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Do you experience pain in your back, neck, or head when you feel stressed? Do your hands and legs freeze up when you get anxious? Emotions such as anxiety, worry, stress, and fear may cause increased muscle tension in various parts of your body. However, progressive...
by Depression Alliance Staff | Dec 3, 2018 | Holistic & Alternative Approaches, Must Read, Personal & Professional Development, Retreats, Spirituality & Meditation, Uncategorized
When you think of meditation, what is the first image that comes to mind? My 8-year-old niece demonstrated “meditation” to me very easily by sitting in a cross-legged position with her eyes closed and her fingers in a position that you often see on magazine covers. We...
by Depression Alliance Staff | Oct 1, 2018 | Holistic & Alternative Approaches, Personal & Professional Development, Personal Development, Play & Creativity, Psychotherapy, Uncategorized
Life coaching is a technique used to help people to achieve their full potential. Through phone calls, video calls, and sometimes face to face sessions, life coaches accompany, guide, motivate and support people past obstacles that can be impeding them from achieving...
