By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Light therapy shines a hopeful beam on combating depression and the winter-induced gloom known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). By mimicking natural light, light therapy aids in realigning our biological clocks, thereby helping to alleviate mood disorders and enhance overall well-being.
Beyond the Pill: Psilocybin Could Transform Depression Treatment
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Scientists are now exploring psilocybin, a natural psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” as an alternative approach to traditional antidepressants. Unlike medications that must be taken every day, psilocybin could work with just one or two doses when combined with supportive therapy.
How participating in organized sports can boost mental health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Organized sport participation can provide a healthy outlet for stress and can help adolescents to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.
Is There a Root Cause for Depression?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Regardless of sex differences, new research is trying to find the mechanism behind depression.
Exercise, A Piece of the Puzzle for Depression Treatment
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Absent prescription drugs, exercise is the best way to naturally boost serotonin levels and over time, can drastically improve symptoms associated with depression.
Mental Health Education in African American Church Culture
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Group-type of education, may also promote conversations, experiences, and help individual people see their struggle as not so unique in some ways and that other people with similar, or different, beliefs and values still struggle in similar ways.
Stay Social While Social Distancing
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Social distancing is the practice of keeping a minimum of six feet of distance between you and another person to prevent the spread of a contagious disease. Remember, the goal of social distancing is not to become isolated from others.
Your mood state can affect your health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Research suggests that a person’s mood can be altered, indirectly, due to increases sleep and /or greater levels of physical activity behavior which in turn improves mood as these levels increase.
The benefits of Yoga
By Jonathon Stavres PhD, ACSM-EP-C Yoga has also been suggested to improve weight loss, stress, and even lipid profiles (Manchanda & Madan, 2014).