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Too much screen time or social media can negatively impact your mental health. We list local libraries where you can relax with a good book for free. But if you prefer chilling with a video, we've also got you covered.
Harvard Doctor Chris Palmer Recommends Diet for Mental Disorders
Mikhaila Peterson spoke with Dr. Chris Palmer. Dr. Palmer has worked in psychiatry for over 23 years and currently serves as an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He just released a new book “Brain Energy” which outlines the role of ketogenic diets as an effective treatment for mood disorders.
We discussed his background and experience with conventional psychiatry as well as the effectiveness of diet, specifically a ketogenic or low-carb diet, for treating the symptoms of mood disorders and their root causes.
TEDx Talks | Finding balance in bipolar | Ellen Forney
Ellen Forney is a passionate storyteller and artist who turned her bipolar diagnosis into a platform of hope for anyone struggling with mental health issues. In this moving and generous talk, Ellen uses both words and pictures — her own comics —to share the story of how she maintained her creativity while managing her illness and shares the system she developed for achieving balance and keeping it.
Bipolar Edinburgh
35/1 Royal Terrace
Edinburgh
EH7 5AH