Green Psychiatry

Suicide

How to Talk About Suicide

Gregory Scott Brown MD on February 12, 2022

Does media coverage of suicides make you wonder if it's a topic we should avoid talking about? A few tips can shift these conversations in ways that may help reduce the risk.

Does media coverage of suicides make you wonder if it's a topic we should avoid talking about? A few tips can shift these conversations in ways that may help reduce the risk.

Depression

How Self-Care May Improve Your Mental Health

Gregory Scott Brown MD on February 5, 2022

A recent study suggests self-care may ease depression related to the COVID-pandemic

A recent study suggests self-care may ease depression related to the COVID-pandemic

Health

COVID-19 and Mental Wellness: A Different Perspective

Gregory Scott Brown MD on April 17, 2020

Is it possible to find clarity, stillness, and hope in the midst of tragedy?

Is it possible to find clarity, stillness, and hope in the midst of tragedy?

Depression

Why More Psychiatrists Are Recommending Yoga

Gregory Scott Brown MD on December 7, 2019

A mind-body approach may improve depression, reduce anxiety, and increase feelings of positivity.

A mind-body approach may improve depression, reduce anxiety, and increase feelings of positivity.

Relationships

Why Men Are Falling in Love With Self-Care

Gregory Scott Brown MD on May 3, 2019

A new survey suggests that men's interest in self-care is on the rise.

A new survey suggests that men's interest in self-care is on the rise.

Ketamine

What's All the Fuss About Special K?

Gregory Scott Brown MD on March 6, 2019

Esketamine may offer hope for those struggling with treatment resistant depression.

Esketamine may offer hope for those struggling with treatment resistant depression.

Health

The Colors of Wellness

Gregory Scott Brown MD on December 14, 2018

A new generation of advocates is working to diversify the wellness industry.

A new generation of advocates is working to diversify the wellness industry.

SSRIs

Integrating Nutrient Profiling in Depression Management

Gregory Scott Brown MD on October 7, 2018

Is it possible that specific foods may help treat depressive symptoms? New research suggests they might.

Is it possible that specific foods may help treat depressive symptoms? New research suggests they might.

Health

Integrating Meditative Movement for Improved Mental Health

Gregory Scott Brown MD on August 21, 2018

New evidence supports a role for meditative movement in treating major depressive disorder.

New evidence supports a role for meditative movement in treating major depressive disorder.

Health

Advocating for Wellness in the Age of Skepticism

Gregory Scott Brown MD on August 18, 2018

Tired of wellness getting a bad rap? Let's turn to what the evidence might offer.

Tired of wellness getting a bad rap? Let's turn to what the evidence might offer.

Depression

An Integrative Approach to Moving Away from Depression

Gregory Scott Brown MD on July 31, 2018

New research supports the importance of physical activity for mental health.

New research supports the importance of physical activity for mental health.

Diet

Food and the Pursuit of Happiness

Gregory Scott Brown MD on July 8, 2018

Dietary adjustments might help your antidepressant work better.

Dietary adjustments might help your antidepressant work better.

Psychiatry

Rejecting Your Doctor's Advice, and Getting Help Anyway

Gregory Scott Brown MD on June 15, 2018

Non-adherence is a significant problem in psychiatric care. Listening to patients and thinking outside the box can go a long way.

Non-adherence is a significant problem in psychiatric care. Listening to patients and thinking outside the box can go a long way.

Psychiatry

Now Is the Time for Integrative Psychiatry

Gregory Scott Brown MD on June 6, 2018

What's all the fuss about integrative psychiatry?

What's all the fuss about integrative psychiatry?