Mental Health

Mental health is an essential part of well-being, especially during challenging times. While the biological causes of chronic mental health conditions have not been specified, several functional medicine strategies, including personalized nutrition and a focus on mind-body therapies, have shown mutual benefit in supporting both physical and mental health.
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15
%

of adults experienced varying levels of anxiety in the past two weeks.[1]

5
%

of adults worldwide suffer from depression.[2]

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Balancing Mind and Body 
“The root cause of disease may not be physiological in nature, though it produces physiological effects. Consider stress. Our thoughts and perceptions influence our mood and can change the plasticity of the brain." - Henri Roca, MD, IFMCP
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15
%

of adults experienced varying levels of anxiety in the past two weeks.[1]

5
%

of adults worldwide suffer from depression.[2]

See references

Mental Health Resources

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Linking Stress and Inflammation to Chronic Disease

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Neuroinflammation, Brain Function, & Mental Health

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Connecting Mental Health and Movement: The Positive Impact of Exercise on Anxiety and Loneliness

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Mental-Emotional-Spiritual Connections to Physiology

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CVD and Social Determinants of Health

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ADHD Management: The Benefits of Lifestyle-Based Interventions & Functional Lab Testing

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Understanding Chronic Social Stressors & Wellness Interventions

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Hot Topic: Depression and Elevated Body Temperature

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References
  1. Terlizzi EP, Villarroel MA. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder among adults: United States, 2019. NCHS Data Brief. 2020;(378):1-8. Accessed September 7, 2023. >https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db378.htm
  2. Depressive disorder (depression). World Health Organization. Published March 31, 2023. Accessed April 18, 2023. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression