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Mindfulness, CBT, and Holistic Strategies for Lasting Mental Wellness The chill of winter, the news, and politics It was midwinter, ...

A call to remembrance and words from a survivor, the poet Iren Steier, that bring the reality of the past ...

Cultivating Lifestyle, Connectedness, and Embodiment for Sustainable Change and Transformation A Beginning and the Foundation Early in my career, I ...

The Loss of the Reiners: A Cautionary Tale The tragic and shocking news report The recent knife attack that resulted ...

Embracing Life’s Ebb and Flow A Father’s Journey Back to Himself My father, then in his seventies, was sitting a ...

Active Lifestyle, Healthier Life: Science-Backed Reasons to Keep Moving Nov 24, 2025 The talk and the article I had an ...

Brain fog, fatigue, focus, ADHD, and stimulants: Lessons from Life and Medicine My worst fear, the crush of reality, and ...

Finding sensible solutions to common cognitive complaints that could otherwise lead to problematic treatments or substance misuse behaviors Above lead ...

Embracing Neurodiversity: Navigating Differences and Challenges Jul 22, 2025 Personal reflections on neurodiversity When I was growing up, I was ...

The Valued Scientists and Workers with Neurodiverse Talents Creators, reductive labels, neurodiversity, AI, collaboration—RRP design with Canva and stock photos ...

ADHD may be a developmental visual-spatial disorder (DVSD) Apr 24, 2025 Parents conflict over the treatment of their son, diagnosed ...

An Interview with the astonishing former French Buddhist Monk, teacher, and creator of Mental Health Revolution on Substack. For full ...

Practical choices for surviving and thriving A call about ADHD and life difficulties A distressed family member and colleague recently ...

Riverknoll community seeks help after Helene's devastation. Dec 06, 2024 Hurricane Trauma in Asheville; Survival, Recovery, and Renewal: RRP design ...

What is the cure for indecisiveness in personal, business, or political matters? Mentoring or biased advice? Recently, in a conversation ...

Is there a role for dietary supplementation in a holistic health and wellness program? In today's fast-paced world, prioritizing our ...

An interview with the accomplished and talented Evie Lindemann, author, teacher, and art therapist. View or listen to a fantastic ...

How can a practical and sensible plan be structured to maintain or enhance physical and mental health, longevity, and well-being? ...

The stark recall of the experience of mass torture and slaughter of a multitude of innocent citizens is a lesson ...

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

A reflection on a classic movie, the history, today’s rise in hate, division, extremism, and antisemitism; and a perspective from ...

Monitoring sleep quality can be an invaluable tool in choosing your priorities and be an early warning sign of impending ...

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

The challenges for people with special interests, uniqueness, and talents People with special interests that evolve into exceptional talents and ...

Navigating from a life-challenging period of depression and suicidal thoughts to purpose and vitality—strategies to help. My father's surprising revelations ...

Exploring Mental Health, Trauma, and Self-Belief for Personal Growth and Happiness 09/07/2023 Video Podcast, Podcast interview with Rob Hosking The ...

Dreams are a valued resource for getting unstuck, aware, inspired, insightful, and more organized and productive. Welcome to the Mind ...

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

A unique self-help health program began with wanting answers and evolved into a superb holistic health program. Part 1 — ...

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

Enlightening expansive experience can be an accelerator for change and growth A dynamic, momentary, or more prolonged experience can alter ...

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

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

The critical steps to reignite inspired creativity, growth, and productivity. Writer's Block Strikes I was returning from a vacation and ...

Resolving the political divide on the causes and solutions of active or mass shooter incidences may be in the link ...

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

Awareness and receptiveness are essential for wise decisions, perspective, and adaptability. My valued mentor and the confusing advice A favorite ...

Taking longer to do things is not a crime, laziness, procrastination, or incompetence, but the basis of a brilliant mind ...

Secretes to rejuvenating a stale, unhappy, and unproductive mind. The stressful trip I was preparing for a trip with my ...

The tragedies of our time, and perhaps of all times, hinge on extremes of personal or group identification and loss ...

Our life and future happen from the decisive choices and actions we take. Two terrifying Incidences To listen to Speechify ...

Finding Gratefulness and Wisdom after getting off the hook when netted in a deadly phishing scheme. Vulnerability to a scam ...

The realities of the care and responsibility when a family member is disabled with a schizophrenic illness Parents or caregivers ...

Being Partially informed or influenced by misinformation creates significant problems for those affected with disabilities and the community at large ...

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

The dream is an untapped resource for insight, problem-solving, and self-improvement. Dreams an Untapped Resource Dreamwork is a valuable resource ...

Harnessing extremes into creativity, loving concern for others, and actions to avoid societal upheaval, hatred, and destruction. I recount an ...

Neurodiversity, in a more modern application, describes the unique and multivariate differences in all people. Looking at all individuals, we ...

Labels and diagnosis Helpful or Not, when Traits of Dyslexia, ADHD, or Autism Spectrum Appear Dyslexia, autism spectrum, and ADHD ...

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

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

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

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

Purpose, Types, Benefits, and Tips Journaling is one of the most valuable and accessible self-help tools available. In times of ...

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

A prospect for healing and peace for individuals and countries Ron Parks, MD Feb 25 A Holiday with Meaning Valentine’s ...

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

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

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

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

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

Mary's Challenges Mary had a history of mood swings, depression, anxiety, and PTSD from childhood sexual abuse. Her years growing ...

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S. and all the other countries of the world lost the cherished and innocent beliefs of individuality, separateness, and ...

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

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

Recognition and management of fear and anxiety are essential to maintain healthy emotions and mood. Cascading anxiety can contribute to ...

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

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

With a catastrophic pandemic as COVID-19 (SARS-CoV2) with exposure to overwhelming circumstances and a high number of deaths, survivors have ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“This heart will one day find you a sweetheart. This soul will one day take you to the beloved. Seize ...

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

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

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

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

Hurricanes, as the recent Florence, demonstrate the extremes of nature with massive destruction and disruptions of lives. The full impact ...

Escalating mental health, emotional or related health issues may signal the need for mentoring or guidance. When help is needed, ...

High blood pressure (BP) can be alarming when found during a medical visit or at any other time. High blood ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recovery and Transformation are often felt to be impossible for individuals with addictions or mental health problem as depression, anxiety, ...

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

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

PTSD, terror, trauma  - how common and what to do after recognition? A greater number of people, appear to be ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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 ...

[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 ...

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