TMHS 699: 10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health TODAY
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Rates of mental health disorders across the board have skyrocketed in recent years. And like most conditions that plague our society, there’s a lot of talk about treatment options without getting to the root cause of the problem. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear ten empowering insights from top experts in mental health and brain health.
This episode addresses the underlying contributing factors that are influencing our declining rates of mental health—and more importantly, what we can do to fix it. You’ll learn about the connection between metabolic health and mental health, the neuroscience behind happiness, how gut health and inflammation can impact your mental well-being, and nutrition tips to enhance cognitive function. You’re going to hear from brilliant experts in their respective fields, like Dr. Susan David, Dr. Caroline Leaf, and Dr. Christopher Palmer.
Mental health is a vital component of our overall health that impacts every part of our lives, both individually and as a collective society. This episode is full of information and tools you can implement to improve your mental health today. Get ready to take notes, click play, and enjoy the show!
In this episode you’ll discover:
- The truth about the long-term efficacy of mental health treatments.
- What the number one cause of disability is.
- Why metabolic health and mental health are inseparable.
- How the pandemic affected the rates of mental health problems.
- The relationship between happiness and brain function in the prefrontal cortex.
- How the mind plays a role in mental health challenges.
- The problem with making a mental health condition part of your identity.
- How identifying with a label can affect your cognitive ability.
- Why exercise can be used as a defense against depression.
- The relationship between depression and expression.
- How your diet impacts your neurotransmitters.
- The connection between gut health, inflammation, and mental health.
- What a metaphysical meal is.
- How processed food consumption can affect brain development & ADHD.
- The importance of optimizing your fatty acid ratio for mental health.
- What brain reserve is, and the importance of building it.
- How having strong relationships can relieve stress and improve your health.
- The connection between loneliness and low-level chronic stress.
- Why our emotions are so valuable.
- The power in naming your emotions, and what emotional agility is.
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- Metabolic Health & Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer – Episode 649
- The Neuroscience of Happiness with Dr. Daniel Amen – Episode 568
- The Mind vs. The Brain with Dr. Caroline Leaf – Episode 463
- The Truth About Exercise – Episode 688
- The Overlooked Root of Depression with Dr. Michael Beckwith – Episode 687
- How Your Thoughts & Emotions Impact Your Health with Dr. Will Cole – Episode 672
- The Connection Between Food & Mental Health with Dr. Uma Naidoo – Episode 618
- Improve Your Brain Today with Dr. Daniel Amen – Episode 671
- The #1 Controller of Health & Longevity with Dr. Robert Waldinger – Episode 651
- Use These Tools to Strengthen Emotional Agility with Dr. Susan David – Episode 595
- Why Be Happy? by Dennis Prager
- Emotional Agility by Dr. Susan David
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