Unpacking Mental Health & Neurofeedback: Substance Use, Addiction, and Cultural Impact

In this engaging episode of the NeuroNoodle Neurofeedback Network Podcast, host Pete Jansons is joined by experts Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Mari Swingle, Anthony Ramos, John Mekrut, Joshua Moore, and Santiago Brand for a deep dive into the intersection of mental health and neurofeedback. 🧠💬 Key topics covered include: The mental health implications of political leadership, focusing on Biden and Trump 🏛️🗳️ The impact of substance use, particularly THC and opioids, on brain function 🍃💊 The role of neurofeedback in treating addiction and improving mental health outcomes 🧠🔄 Cultural influences on addiction and mental health across different countries 🌍 Challenges faced by veterans and the role of neurofeedback in their mental health treatment 🇺🇸🎖️ The evolving roles of men and women in society and their impact on mental health 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔄 Join us for an insightful discussion filled with expert opinions, research insights, and real-world applications of neurofeedback and mental health strategies. Don't miss the opportunity to expand your understanding of these critical issues. 🌟📢 Key Moments: 0:44 Santiago Brand Checks In From Singapore 1:56 What has Santiago been up to 2:09 Santiago was teaching at Oxford   / c5qyvnlmvv8  3:25 John Mekrut arrives 4:20 Anthony Ramos and Joshua Moore 5:15 Anthony Ramos Tech Chat Group   / 501009709911572  6:38 Oxycontin deaths are 3/4 men 7:04 Men are going to college 50% less than women 7:55 Jay Gunkelman arrives 8:30 Zebra effect and denial 9:54 Scott Galloway, NYU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_G... Men are 4 times as likely to be addicted, 12 times more likely to be incarcerated, 4 times more likely to commit suicide, and 3 times as likely to overdose 10:29 Cultural element: Male vs. Female 11:30 Men versus women suicide 11:50 Is neurofeedback powerful enough to beat Oxycontin addiction? 13:30 Neurofeedback 70% successful for addiction 16:10 Joshua Moore and rehab center closed 18:50 Alpha-Theta training 23:30 Relapse rate in alcoholics 24:40 Decriminalization of drugs: Country stats 26:00 Cannabis UC Davis study 27:00 Stroove 29:07 Dr. Mari Swingle: Canada, Cannabis and Cigarettes 35:16 Pointing at a cause is like using the DSM-5 38:00 Professionals and doing something kind affect on mental health 40:00 Quiet is hard to achieve 41:00 Jeff Tarrant clip    • Jeff Tarrant, Ph.D., BCN Author and F...  41:30 People are trying to hack themselves and don’t realize it’s not an overnight thing; it takes work 45:00 Difference in high performers and approach to brain training 46:30 What can you do with topographic maps 50:00 It depends factor on signatures 51:00 Joshua Moore's thoughts on the military and its veterans’ high rates of suicide and intimacy issues 54:00 The way males are taught to show their stoicism 1:03:00 When males lose their ability to make money, they become less attractive #NeuroNoodle #MentalHealth #Neurofeedback #AddictionTreatment #VeteranMentalHealth #SubstanceUse #BidenVsTrump #CulturalInfluences #JayGunkelman #MariSwingle #AnthonyRamos #JohnMekrut #JoshuaMoore #SantiagoBrand