ARP 415 Facts about Mental Health Licenses
Anxiety Road Podcast
In this episode, I want to give an overview of what a mental health license is, why it is necessary and some of the types of providers that have a specific type of license. Part of the reason the podcast exist is to provide accurate, verifiable information. So when I hear a statement like, "a license is only for insurance purposes," I have flashbacks of being that girl in class with her arms waving as the rest of the class groans. Resources Mentioned: There is a simple version from Mental Health Foundation on the types of . From NAMI, that is the National Alliance of...
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ARP 414 Quick Look at Beyond Anxiety Book
Anxiety Road Podcast
This is a quick look at the book Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck. I think most of us would like to be beyond it but our current reality is making that extremely hard to do. Resources Mentioned: I found two open chapters of the book Beyond Anxiety on . If you are interested in author Martha Beck, there is her where you can look at some of her social media history and connections. If you want to get a sense of her tone and point of view there is an on the Today show. Emergency Resources: Provides crisis support specifically for LGBTQ+ youth through phone...
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ARP 413 Caffeine The Friend Enemy
Anxiety Road Podcast
Caffeine is one of those substances that can be a friend-enemy. We all know of or experienced the friend-enemy, the one that seems to be supportive while doing dirt in the background. In limited use like period relief medications, I have no problem supporting that use. Taking caffeine daily when you have anxiety or depression, might not be such a good idea. It can amp up your existing symptoms or give you new ones. In this episode, the foods and drinks you might find caffeine and a few resources on how to slowly and safely detox from the stuff. Resources...
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ARP 411 To CBT or Not to CBT
Anxiety Road Podcast
The way it is presented you'd think that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the only therapy treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. No, it isn't. It does work, but not for every person or every mental health condition. In this episode, a quick review of what CBT is and some of the pros and cons. This isn't an attempt to praise or condemn the therapy. I just want to point out that it might not be right for you at this time or you might needs to get your symptoms in control before you can consider this type of treatment. Resources Mentioned: ...
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ARP 410 What is Anhedonia?
Anxiety Road Podcast
Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure or enjoyment from activities that normally bring satisfaction. You can do things but you can't feel things. Your brain cannot process or have access to pleasure, reward or satisfaction. This is a quick episode on what the condition is, some of the symptoms and a few learning and treatment options. Resources Mentioned: Anxiety and Depression Association of America has a video about ADAA also has a support group for people with . video is also a good starting place to learn about Anhedonia UC...
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ARP 408 Psychedelic Executive Order 14401
Anxiety Road Podcast
Psychedelics are knocking on the door again. It is the generational visit of psychedelics with some people seeing the potential and others seeing the danger and consequences. In this episode, a look at Executive Order 14401 and what is proposed for the treatment of serious mental health conditions. Let me be clear about this. I take no position pro or con in the upcoming debates or discussions about psychedelics. I am learning as I move through this unexpected (for me) treatment option. I have concerns. Big whomping concerns. I also have distrust and I'm noticing that certain...
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ARP 407 What is Dopamine?
Anxiety Road Podcast
Mental health isn't just fixing one thing. It is more than stopping the symptoms. It is getting the parts back in alignment. Your brain, your spirit, your body and yes even neurotransmitters. This episode is about the neurotransmitter Dopamine. What it is and the relationship between stress, anxiety and the fight or flight response. I hope understand that this is one of the many processes of recovery. Do what you can, when you can. Resources Mentioned: The Cleveland Clinic has an . There are three TED Ed videos that visually explain...
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ARP 406 SSRIs and Factual Information
Anxiety Road Podcast
A few months back, there were statements about SSRIs and increase violence in youth. Not true and I found a well written article explaining what a government official said and what is the factual, data based findings. I'll have that linked below. What I want to do is share with you the process of evaluating a medication so that you know the benefits and possible side effects so that you can make an informed choice. The basic questions are: What is this drug and why do I need it? Specifics on how much to take, when and with or without foods or liquids. What are the known...
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ARP 405 GLP-1 and Mental Health Symptoms
Anxiety Road Podcast
I'm seeing more PR stuff and news stories about weight lost drugs for anxiety and depression. The short version for me is that there is not enough science or science research to determine if GLP-1 can be used to treat anxiety and depression. But that doesn't stop news stories and PR pieces from being written. As a starting point, I want to explain what GLP-1 are, the intended use and some of the side effects. both positive and negative a person could experience. Resources Mentioned: Think Global has an article on the . From the From the American Psychological...
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ARP 404 - The Anxiety of Loneliness
Anxiety Road Podcast
In this episode, a look at loneliness, the connection to anxiety and how the book, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter can help us understand the relationship between the two. Loneliness is disconnection from the other. Could be the loss of the other person. Could be an an idea or way of being that use to sustain you and now it doesn't. Could be a country that that use to pretend to live up to 1/4 of their stated ideas and now you find out it closer to 1/32nd and dropping. Anxiety can mean that your brain and body feels that there is instability, danger or a threat. Your symptoms are the...
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