In the last article I talked about how light - especially visible blue wavelengths -affects sleep and other processes, and thus has a very direct impact on mental health. In this post I will talk a bit about other ways that our "Light Diet" impacts...
In the last post, I talked about how good sleep is one of the most important foundations of mental health. When we sleep well, we feel better, physically and mentally, and good sleep is a key factor in preventing depression and anxiety. In this post,...
If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, you’re not alone. Insomnia, the chronic inability to get sufficient sleep, is a common problem affecting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2014 study, more than a third of...
Symptom or Cause? When patients come to see me seeking help for depression, anxiety, trauma or chronic stress one of the very first questions I ask is, “How well do you sleep?” Issues with sleep, such as sleep deprivation, disruption, or insomnia have long been...