Debbie and Courtney sit down with Dr. Judy Malinowski, PhD and clinical psychologist in part 2 of their series. They continue their journey on discussing topics from diagnosis and symptoms of depression to exposing the risk factors and the current treatment options that are available to move people in the direction of getting their JOY back! For those of you that don’t have access to traditional health care, some at-home strategies are discussed to support those suffering from depression. 

General Comments: 
PHQ9 https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/patient-health-questionnaire.pdf
GAD https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/GAD-7_Anxiety-updated_0.pdf
EMDR
ECT
Power of breath handout: https://www.brainthropology.com/post/the-power-of-breath
Perspectives of Troy: https://www.perspectivesoftroy.com/
NAMI- National Association of Mental Illness
Apps: Insight Timer, Calm, Headspace
Screenagersmovie.com
The Social Dilemma Movie https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

Amazon Links:
Anxiety and Phobia Workbook https://amzn.to/3UjSUH6
Stress Ball https://amzn.to/3BNSNfD
Pillbox https://amzn.to/3QRGnI3 
Pill bottle with timer cap: https://amzn.to/3RTNwsD 
SAD Light https://amzn.to/3LkpRP

Brainthropology Blog about today’s topic: https://www.brainthropology.com/post/the-importance-of-self-care-during-turbulent-times

Show Notes

Brainthropology
Noun /brānTHrəˈpäləjē/

the study of optimizing brain health for peak performance in life
the science of the human brain, especially the study of its influence over sensations, emotions, mental abilities, and function in daily life

You carry around a three-pound, wrinkly mass of tissue in your head that is the control center, enabling you to simultaneously think, move, feel emotions, and sense the world around you. It controls every single thing you will ever do including every breath, thought, emotion, and heartbeat. 

This amazing supercomputer is your brain and you have the ability to improve its functioning no matter your age or condition. On this podcast, we educate our listeners on the potential of the human brain, how to optimize its abilities, and equip you to find solutions when it has been altered by life, illness, or an injury. 

Our unique programming offers practical applications, exercises, expert interviews, and therapist feedback on issues we have been tackling together as a team for the last 20+years. We hope to share our knowledge and experience to empower and encourage you to live a life filled with hope, joy, and purpose.  

Brainthropolgy Team:
Courtney Wang, MHS, OTRL
Dr. Jessica Smith, OTD, OTRL
Meg Scaling, OTRL
Debbie Loftus, MOT, OTRL

Mindfulness Episodes:
Dr. Barbaranne Branca

Show Links
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Email: brainthropology@gmail.com