Mental Health
Beyond relapse: what does the ODDESSI trial tell us about Open Dialogue?
“To be means to communicate dialogically.” – Mikhail Bakhtin, Problems of Dostoevsky’s Poetics (1984, p. 252) Open Dialogue has attracted...
How to Stop Emotional Eating & Free Yourself of Food Cravings
Food addiction is a real problem in our modern society. Many women especially have a lot of guilt and shame...
Ketamine, TMS, a fecal analysis: my year trying San Francisco’s most experimental depression treatments | Depression
On a threadbare carpet in the living room of a Bernal Heights bungalow, I lay blindfolded on my back. Two...
Did Netflix’s Adolescence change how the media reports on teen social media use?
When Netflix released Adolescence in March 2025, it quickly became much more than just your average television show. Not only...
Most Recommended Books From Wellness Mama Podcast Guests
I’ve shared my favorite health and wellness books over the years, and now I want to share with you the...
Sound baths are supposed to help relax and ‘soothe’ your nervous system. But do any of these claims ring true? | Donna Lu
I, for one, am partial to a bath: what’s not to love about a dim room, candles and nary an...
Physical health checks for people with SMI
People living with severe mental ill health are more likely to develop preventable physical health conditions than those without severe...
Why It’s Hard to Stick to a Diet (& What to Do About It)
Obesity in the United States continues to rise each year. Many people are looking for ways to stick to a...
Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children’s risk of autism or ADHD, study finds | Pregnancy
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase the risk of children going on to develop autism or attention deficit hyperactivity...
ADHD and the road to adulthood: what young people tell us about identity, support and transition
Imagine landing in an unfamiliar, roaring city. You have no map, the signs change languages, and everyone follows a rulebook...
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