Category Archives: Mental illness

Redefining “Mental Illness”

Posted on July 18, 2024 by RichardB

I came across an interesting article from SeedMagazine.com (now defunct) about the changes in thinking about mental illness and its organic origins. A short clip from the article: Redefining “Mental Illness”   “British psychologist and editor Christian Jarrett answered the … Continue reading →

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Dance/Movement Therapy & Mental Illness

Posted on July 20, 2021 by RichardB
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Watching Birds, Trees is Good for Mental Health

Posted on May 25, 2021 by RichardB

According to a study led by University of Exeter researcher Daniel Cox, people living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress. Dr. Cox and his colleagues from the University … Continue reading →

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Movement Therapies May Aid Those with Schizophrenia

Posted on November 12, 2020 by RichardB

Interesting post from Psych Central: A study using a procedure called the “rubber hand illusion” has found new evidence that people experiencing schizophrenia have a weakened sense of body ownership. It has also produced the first documented case of a … Continue reading →

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