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Researching Micronutrients for Treating Mental Health Disorders

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Researching Micronutrients for Treating Mental Health Disorders
There's been a considerable amount of talk surrounding the health benefits of taking a micronutrient supplement to help manage symptoms of mental illness. Learn more about the research conducted on the effectiveness of using micronutrient supplements to treat mental illness.
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrient Research, Micronutrient Treatment, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, Stress

The Mental Health Crisis Hits College Students Across America

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Depression crisis on college campuses
It's no secret the United States is facing a mental health crisis, but did you know that it's hitting colleges and universities around the country hard? Learn more about the stats surrounding mental health among college students and how we can help.
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety Cure, Anxiety Treatment, College, College Campuses, College Students, Colleges, depression, depression cure, depression treatment, Higher Education, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Crisis, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, Stress, Universities

Coping with Adult ADHD: A New Solution for Treatment

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Treatment for adult ADHD
While attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in children, over eight percent of adults 18-44 years of age will be diagnosed with adult ADHD.
Posted in ADD, Adderall, ADHD, ADHD Cure, ADHD Scam, ADHD Therapy, ADHD treatment, Adult ADHD, Adult ADHD medication, Adult ADHD Symptoms, Adult ADHD Treatment, Amphetamines, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, psychiatric mediaction, Ritalin

Diagnosing and Treating Bipolar Disorder

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Treating bipolar disorder
“I feel like I'm a snow globe and someone shook me up and now every little piece of me is falling back randomly and nothing is ending up where it used to be.” ― Amy Reed, Crazy
Posted in big pharma, bipolar, bipolar 1, bipolar 2, bipolar cure, bipolar diagnosis, bipolar disorder, bipolar treatment, cyclothymia, depression cure, depression diagnoses, depression symptoms, Holistic Health, major depression, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, psychiatric mediaction, psychosis treatment, psychotropic medications, Stress

Understanding Depression: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and Treatment

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Understanding depression
“The sun stopped shining for me is all. The whole story is: I am sad. I am sad all the time and the sadness is so heavy that I can’t get away from it. Not ever.” -Nina LaCour
Posted in Anxiety, depression, depression cure, depression diagnoses, depression diagnosis, depression symptoms, depression treatment, major depression, Mental Health, mental health cure, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, Stress, trauma, types of depression

A Country Reliant on Psychotropic Meds—Consequences and Solutions

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Psychotropic meds for depression

Over 55 million Americans relies on at least one psychiatric medication each year. We dive deeper into this issue, and take a look at the consequences of this reliance on medications, as well as the solution.  

Posted in ADHD, ADHD treatment, Anxiety, Anxiety Treatment, big pharma, bipolar, bipolar disorder, bipolar treatment, depression, depression treatment, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, pharmaceuticals, psychiatric mediaction, psychosis, psychosis treatment, psychotropic medications, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, trauma treatment

Micronutrients for Mental Health: A Healthier More Effective Treatment Option?

by Jayna Nickert MBA, MFT Collaborator
Micronutrients for mental health
Several peer-reviewed research studies surrounding the use of essential micronutrients to treat anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, trauma and psychosis disorders point toward a new way for treating mental illness. Micronutrients are an effective way to improve overall mental health and clarity where psychiatric medications have failed.
Posted in ADHD, ADHD treatment, Anxiety, Anxiety Cure, Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety Treatment, big pharma, bipolar, bipolar disorder, bipolar treatment, depression, depression treatment, Holistic Health, Mental Health, mental health cure, mental health treatment, Mental Illness, Micronutrients, pharmaceuticals, psychiatric mediaction, psychosis, psychosis treatment, psychotropic medications, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, trauma treatment