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Collage of pictures and art on theme of loss, grief, art therapy, and journey to healing and the spirit.

Finding the Art of Life and the Spirit – video podcast

An interview with the accomplished and talented Evie Lindemann, author, teacher, and art therapist. View or listen to a fantastic ...
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An “Ensurance Plan” for healthy aging, productivity, and vitality.

How can a practical and sensible plan be structured to maintain or enhance physical and mental health, longevity, and well-being? ...
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Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024—A Chilling Reminder

The stark recall of the experience of mass torture and slaughter of a multitude of innocent citizens is a lesson ...
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New Year’s—the hope, meaning, and the promise

The holidays are a time for reflection and an opportunity to rebalance self-needs, relationships, spirituality, and wisdom ...
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Tevye and the Pogrom

A reflection on a classic movie, the history, today’s rise in hate, division, extremism, and antisemitism; and a perspective from ...
A collage of picture about the sleep experience and ways to improve restorative sleep and health.

Sleep is the best guide for health, longevity, and productivity.

Monitoring sleep quality can be an invaluable tool in choosing your priorities and be an early warning sign of impending ...
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Surmounting dilemmas and conflicts to free productivity and flow

Indecision and fear are the roadblocks to success and well-being! Getting stuck in a dilemma A dilemma is when one ...
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Unique Interests Developed into a Career

The challenges for people with special interests, uniqueness, and talents People with special interests that evolve into exceptional talents and ...
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Finding the way from a midlife crisis

Navigating from a life-challenging period of depression and suicidal thoughts to purpose and vitality—strategies to help. My father's surprising revelations ...
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Unlocking Happiness: A Journey of Recovery and Transformation

Exploring Mental Health, Trauma, and Self-Belief for Personal Growth and Happiness 09/07/2023 Video Podcast, Podcast interview with Rob Hosking The ...
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Dreams and journaling – Part One & Two – for mindfulness, insight, and well-being

Dreams are a valued resource for getting unstuck, aware, inspired, insightful, and more organized and productive. Welcome to the Mind ...
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Cory Costanzo’s Journey to the Still Point Wellness Spa

Cory's searching and finding the way to wellness and well-being for himself and others. Welcome to the Mind Wise podcast, ...
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 Journey to enlightened healthcare

A unique self-help health program began with wanting answers and evolved into a superb holistic health program. Part 1 — ...
Collage of 6 pictures: the concentration camp and the captured, searching for meaning, peace, a solder with PTSD, and spiritual awakening.

Unraveling the Unfathomable: Capturing the Essence of Profound Experiences*

Impactful experiences critically affect a person's choices, life direction, meaning, and perspective. Finding the right words to describe the indescribable ...
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Impactful moments that critically affect life and well-being

Enlightening expansive experience can be an accelerator for change and growth A dynamic, momentary, or more prolonged experience can alter ...
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The Art of Decision-making for Successful Outcomes

My mother's wise advice, the tragic vacation to see the Titanic wreckage, decision-making, and my close calls A mother's advice ...

Mastodon

I have recently joined the open-source Mastodon social media network. It has better features for communicating with others on a ...
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Surmounting Writer’s Block

The critical steps to reignite inspired creativity, growth, and productivity. Writer's Block Strikes I was returning from a vacation and ...
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Mass Shootings—Too Many Guns or Mental Health Problems

Resolving the political divide on the causes and solutions of active or mass shooter incidences may be in the link ...
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What I learned from my father’s death or should have

The hidden truth about Forgiveness by Ron Parks, MD It was early morning when I got a call from the ...
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Relationships for Growth and Perspective

Awareness and receptiveness are essential for wise decisions, perspective, and adaptability. My valued mentor and the confusing advice A favorite ...
Four colorful pictures representing neurodiversity, creators, and innovative thinkers.

The Brainchild, Unique Talents, and Artificial Intelligence

Taking longer to do things is not a crime, laziness, procrastination, or incompetence, but the basis of a brilliant mind ...
Four pictures of a person meditating in a beautiful ocean setting, a student absorbed in books, a ship on a mystical journey, and a sign of mind full or mindful?

Embracing the essential other for creative fulfillment and well-being

Secretes to rejuvenating a stale, unhappy, and unproductive mind. The stressful trip I was preparing for a trip with my ...
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Identity and Perspective: for Success or Misfortune

The tragedies of our time, and perhaps of all times, hinge on extremes of personal or group identification and loss ...
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Wise actions when feeling overwhelmed or pushed to the limit

Our life and future happen from the decisive choices and actions we take. Two terrifying Incidences To listen to Speechify ...
Four pictures in a frame of 2 people being scammed, 1 of scammer, and 1 of word picture with scam and related words

A criminal syndicate scammed me, with the near loss of my savings and damage to my trusting nature.

Finding Gratefulness and Wisdom after getting off the hook when netted in a deadly phishing scheme. Vulnerability to a scam ...
Four pictures depicting caregivers in their different roles and with their challenging significant other dependent.

The Challenges of mental illness caregiving

The realities of the care and responsibility when a family member is disabled with a schizophrenic illness Parents or caregivers ...
Four pictures depicting elements related to schizophrenia, the disability and challenges, and the reality of the illness with different faces of some representation of schizophrenia or distress and one picture of a brain surrounded by medication.

Schizophrenia, the Stigma, Reality, and Hope

Being Partially informed or influenced by misinformation creates significant problems for those affected with disabilities and the community at large ...
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The U.S. Gun Romance and Harsh Reality of Gun Deaths

A close look at the history, key contributing factors, mental health-related issues, and needed changes Gun violence has been a ...
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Dreamwork for Insight, Creativity, and Growth

The dream is an untapped resource for insight, problem-solving, and self-improvement. Dreams an Untapped Resource Dreamwork is a valuable resource ...
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Extreme Passion, the Value and Danger—Holocaust Recalled

Harnessing extremes into creativity, loving concern for others, and actions to avoid societal upheaval, hatred, and destruction. I recount an ...
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The Challenges and Advantages of Dyslexic Traits

Neurodiversity, in a more modern application, describes the unique and multivariate differences in all people. Looking at all individuals, we ...
The idea of neurodiversity wisdom on a picture of a boy struggling with his studies that needs appreciation for his differences, skills and talents

Neurodiversity and Dyslexia: Appreciates Differences, Skills, and Talents

Labels and diagnosis Helpful or Not, when Traits of Dyslexia, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Appear Dyslexia, autism spectrum, and ADHD ...
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Unmasking Neurodiversity to Discover Hidden Talent, and the Authentic Self

The cost of masking, arrogance, and a rigid self-identity; Eight Tips for successfully living the authentic and creative life ...
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Unlocking Artistry and Creativity

Conforming, Neurodiversity, and Masking Ron Parks, MD Barriers to creativity, artistry, and genius go from very subtle to high-risk, life-threatening ...
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The Art of Decision Making

Choosing the best options During our day-to-day lives, many choices and decisions need making or are made from when we ...
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The Gun Narrative and Gaslighting

The Discordant Debate on Mass Shootings, Clarity, and Sensible Choices by Ron Parks, MD So many unanswered questions In the ...
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Journal Keeping for Health and Productivity

Purpose, Types, Benefits, and Tips Journaling is one of the most valuable and accessible self-help tools available. In times of ...
Inspiration, Rebirth, Butterfly on a flower

Spring’s Challenge in Conflictual Times

Ten Tips for Restoring Peaceful Coexistence when Discord Arises A New Beginning and Hope The season for a fresh start ...
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Relationships, Conflicts, and War

A prospect for healing and peace for individuals and countries Ron Parks, MD Feb 25 A Holiday with Meaning Valentine’s ...
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High Anxious Blood Pressures and Drug Dilemma

Elevated blood pressure readings in doctors offices and the decision process Anxiety, fear, and stress can increase your risk of ...
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The Wisdom from an Editor

The perilous journey through core beliefs, entrapment, realization, and liberation. Sometimes our life appears to be guided by a developed ...
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The Burned Tea Kettle

The Risk of Distraction and a Familiar Tale of Woe We all experience what seems like a bit of inattention ...
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Befriending the Inner Voice

The willingness to challenge our firmly held beliefs and established narrative identity is a gateway for change, gaining wisdom, and ...
Fear and anxiety

Surviving Anxiety and Trauma

Unexpected Fall Dr. Sid—endearingly just called “Sid” by his peers, colleagues, and fellow healthcare workers—made his way through the city ...
Turbulent hurricane

Storms and Mental Health

Mary's Challenges Mary had a history of mood swings, depression, anxiety, and PTSD from childhood sexual abuse. Her years growing ...
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Yoga & Eastern Influence on Holistic Healthcare

An Awakening Fall As a nine-year-old boy, while enjoying the warmth of the midday sun, I was easing my way ...
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Gun Deaths, Mental Health, & Laws

The Harsh Reality of Gun Deaths I remember the day I first experienced tragedy as if it were yesterday. What ...
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Childrens’ Essential Need

A child at risk can easily go unrecognized! Sam was lagging in his school work and was falling asleep on ...
Lightning in a thunderstorm and natural disaster

Crises, Career, and Mental Health

My journey from crises to a career in medicine and mental health began early in life. Growing up in the ...

COVID-19 and Mental Health Crises Book

If a mental health crisis or the pandemic has affected your life, then this book is written for you. COVID-19/Mental ...
Awakening to the wonderment of nature

Epilogue to COVID-19

The U.S. and all the other countries of the world lost the cherished and innocent beliefs of individuality, separateness, and ...
Women fearful of taking a pill

Antidepressant Safety Concerns

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a marked increase in depression with mental health resources being overwhelmed when needed ...
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Pandemic LifeSavers

To ensure a safe journey through the present hazardous times of the COVID-19 pandemic, make wise choices. Be vigilant to ...
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Pandemic Fear and Anxiety

Recognition and management of fear and anxiety are essential to maintain healthy emotions and mood. Cascading anxiety can contribute to ...
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Reducing COVID-19 Risk

Information evolves, and in something like a pandemic, the story changes daily. The threat of severe health impairment, death, or ...
Death, rebirth, and revelation into the light

COVID-19’s Revelation

COVID-19 emerged as a new frightening and dangerous respiratory virus with many deaths due to a lack of immunity and ...
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Covid-19 Depression & Grief

With a catastrophic pandemic as COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) with exposure to overwhelming circumstances and a high number of deaths, survivors have ...
Assessing risk at falling dominos by looking for where to stoop the reaction

COVID-19’s Vulnerable Hosts & Path Forward

Does COVID-19 have favorite human hosts that are its preferred place to infect, live, and thrive? If so, what will ...
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Elephant in COVID-19’s Room

The spin away from the“inconvenient truths” in the current COVID-19 crisis, represents business and politics at their worse. In business ...
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COVID-19 Wake Up Call

The current COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call to understand all the contributing factors, and steps needed to protect ourselves ...
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COVID-19 & Polio Past

What will be the outcome as COVID-19 continues? Can we look at past viral epidemics in the country to clarify ...
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Coronavirus Anxiety

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid spread and potential for severe respiratory illness and death, for the most vulnerable, has dramatically increased ...
World wide spread of Coronavirus

Coronavirus Natural Approaches

Coronavirus disease currently has no proven drugs, vaccines, or natural agents to prevent, cure, or lessen the disease impact. People ...
Steps to Health

Coronavirus Holistic Health Steps

Coronavirus, infections, and its rapid spread globally and now in the U.S., is causing fear and some near-panic. I proposed ...
Human suffering and Holocaust

Remembering the Holocaust

Memory is short for some people for past tragedies. Facts can become an inconvenient truth. Claims of not knowing and ...
Hate Crimes & Weapons

Hate Crimes Rising

"In this postmodern age we find ourselves enmeshed in civil wars, tribal prejudices that we thought we had outgrown long ...
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Autism Spectrum Trait Recognition

Autism spectrum traits or characteristics (AST) are common in our population and may contribute to unique advantages or disadvantages. There ...
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The Heart Addiction Connection

“This heart will one day find you a sweetheart. This soul will one day take you to the beloved. Seize ...
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Unique Talent Attributes versus Autistic Traits

“Unique Talent Attributes (UTA)” are distinguishing, often underappreciated abilities and talents, found in a valuable minority of our population. Individuals ...

Mourning Pet Loss

A Dream about the death of my dog Pepper: In my dream, I was working at my desk, and I ...
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Getting Better Organized and Tasks Done

Not getting tasks done or being able to stay on schedule is an obstacle to health, well-being, and career. There ...
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Horrific Synagogue Shooting Precursors

Are the issues with guns, mental health, or current politics? The standoff between powerful and influential groups with conflicting positions ...
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Hurricanes – Trauma – Recovery

Hurricanes, as the recent Florence, demonstrate the extremes of nature with massive destruction and disruptions of lives. The full impact ...
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Expert Mentoring – A Key to Restoring Mental & Emotional Health

Escalating mental health, emotional or related health issues may signal the need for mentoring or guidance. When help is needed, ...
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Holistic Approach to High Blood Pressure 2018

High blood pressure (BP) can be alarming when found during a medical visit or at any other time. High blood ...
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HELP FOR ADHD – ATTENTION – FOCUS

People with attention, focus, or ADHD difficulties can be at a disadvantage in work, academic, and social situations. ADHD (Attention-Deficit ...
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Meditation – Mental Health Essential

Meditation, Mindfulness, or Introspective Practices have well proven their value in holistic mental health work for mood, anxiety, addiction, and ...
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Hurricanes, Depression, and Recovery

"Hurricanes, Depression, and Recovery" article is a story of one person’s tragedy from severe depression and hurricane losses. Experiencing a ...
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Thyroid, Mood, and Health

The Thyroid Gland (Butterfly Shaped), Autoimmunity, Mood, and Health The association of mood, thyroid dysfunction, and autoimmunity is a possible ...
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Addictions Uncovered

Current statistics show the immensity and seriousness of unrecognized substance abuse disorders and addictions. An integrative psychiatry perspective looks beyond labels, ...
Steps to Health

Ten Holistic Steps for Mental Health

Ten Holistic Steps for Mental Health by Ron Parks, MD & edited by Shan Parks Take the steps for your ...
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“Aspie” Traits

Instead of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a person with Asperger’s syndrome, some have a preference to be seen as ...
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Saltwater Flotation’s Therapeutic Journey

One of Many Integrative Strategies for Mental Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing - My Floatation Experience A friend and colleague invited ...
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Neuroplasticity – Recovery & Transformation

Recovery and Transformation are often felt to be impossible for individuals with addictions or mental health problem as depression, anxiety, ...
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Awareness – The Core of Healing

“Why do you stay in prison when the door is wide open?” From Rumi the 13th Century Sufi mystic poet ...
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PTSD Treatment with RESET Therapy

RESET Therapy (Reconsolidation Enhancement by Stimulation of Emotional Triggers) [featured-image size="featured" single_newwindow="false"] An amazing solution to PTSD difficulty is RESET ...
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PTSD, Terror and Trauma – Holistic Approach

PTSD, terror, trauma  - how common and what to do after recognition? A greater number of people, appear to be ...
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Bipolar Holistic Treatment – Part 2

A Holistic integrative approach to the study and treatment of Bipolar Illness — BPI (also referred to as Bipolar or ...
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Holistic Approach to Bipolar Illness – Part 1

BPI (Bipolar illness), often referred to as bipolar disorder or manic depression, affects more than 2.2 million people in the ...

Mass School Shooting – Insanity or Guns?

A senseless killing of innocent and vulnerable students has occurred again. Although the U.S. has about 5% of the world's ...
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The Downside of Untreated Depression

Recovery from most medical illness is difficult unless depression is recognized and treated. Depression often co-exists with other illnesses. Major ...

Best Treatment For Panic and Anxiety

Prevent and reduce the frequency and severity of anxiety and panic. A high percentage of panic attack suffers receiving appropriate ...

Help for Anxiety and Panic

Has anxiety and panic attacks compromised your life? Peace of mind and personal happiness may elude sufferers who deal with ...

Helping Focus, Attention & ADHD

[featured-image size="featured" single_newwindow="false"] Improper recognition or misdiagnosing of Attention/Focus Problems (AFP) and ADHD (Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also referred to as ...

Best Approach to Adult ADHD (ADD)

[featured-image size="featured" single_newwindow="false"] Integrative psychiatry, medicine and holistic therapies can inform and help ADHD ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) also referred to ...
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The Secret in Health and Well-Being

One of the most hidden secrets on the planet is “how to find optimal health, well-being, and longevity”. Everyone searches ...

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