We live in an age of positivity. Self-help mantras and sales pitches for self-help programs worldwide are enthusiastically promoting positive thinking as the end all be all for better health and wellness. Negative thinking is bad and positive thinking is … Read More
The Journey Of “Funny” In The Brain
First, the information gets processed in the frontal lobe. We commonly use expressions like “a dead joke” or “over their head” or “tough crowd” to describe what happens when something “falls flat”. What really happens is, the frontal lobe decides … Read More
The Write Stuff: A Mind-Body Narrative
Writing is a cathartic exercise that demands the energy of the mind and the body. Professional writers, recreational writers, poets, novelists, journalists- anyone who writes experiences the physical experience of writing. Writing is not simply a mental activity. After intensive … Read More
Recognizing Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety as Part of The Human Experience
Globally, the prevalence of depression and anxiety as mental health disorders is relatively small. The World Health Organization has cited that depression is the most globally pervasive mental health disorder, affecting over 300 million people worldwide. Recently, WHO released their … Read More
Why Concussions Are a Big Deal: Long-Term Effects on Mental Health
Our skull acts like a helmet to protect our brain, which is made of soft tissue. Sitting in water and fluid, however, our brain is not compactly protected by our skulls, which is why we are instructed to wear helmets … Read More
For Endurance Athleticism, These Mental Tips Are Key
The Tree House man is able to demonstrate impressive physical strength and endurance as a metaphor of his growing resiliency psychologically. Part of our program at Tree House includes intensive physical training which prepares our men to participate in triathlons, … Read More
Blame Evolution: Shame And Stigma Happen Because Addiction Makes People Feel Sick
How could you do that to yourself? We have heard our family members say with a look of disgust on their face. Addiction isn’t pretty. Under the intoxicating influence of drugs and alcohol, we do things that are offensive to … Read More
Addiction and Social Anxiety
Social Anxiety Disorder is a diagnosable mental health disorder, as outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, which is currently in its fifth edition. Having a mental health disorder like social anxiety disorder creates a higher risk for developing a … Read More
Power Stances and Pep Talks
You stand in front of the mirror, hands on your hips, legs spread wide, chin up, chest out, looking like a superhero. You start with your name, which could be James. “James,” you say to yourself in an assertive tone, … Read More
Meditation Makes You Cool
Anger is described as hot. When we get angry, we boil up. Emotionally, we are raging, fuming, have a hot temper, and compare ourselves to a volcano. Hot emotional lava is gurgling inside of us and when it explodes, the … Read More