Show 251 Redefining Crazy

Still in vacation mode but there is plenty to talk about. Part of today's episode deals with digital and health literacy. Well, truthfully I try to sneak it in whenever I can. 

Digital Literacy is "is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills."

Health Literacy is "the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions."

Part of today's episode deals with both digital and health literacy. There are dozens of apps for anxiety and depression users. There are some crappy ones, that steal content from other creators and providers. 

The meditation apps that charge you a subscription to access content from another website. That is free to download and listen too. Those burn me up.

Or apps that connect to another content creator's website. It does provide information. It also is harvesting information from your phone and contacts.

Or the ones that honestly provide content - bare minimum but they did create it. And you do get to access it for free. But you are bombarded with ads that may or may not be appropriate for you to view. 

I personally can go a lifetime without seeing or hearing about men's lower level grooming products.

So in the episode, I go a little long winded about what is and isn't a medical app. Because when I hear about an Erectile Dysfunction provider trying to provide medication for anxiety it gets me a little more anxious.

Fellas, I understand that the malfunctioning plumbing issues can cause anxiety. 100% . Not even up for debate. 

But an on-line service for a physical condition, that also handles hair loss and now wants to provide psychiatric care and pill dispensing is a problem. 

And a red flag. 

And from a health literacy stand point, multiple questions should be asked:

• Why is an ED vendor also treating hair loss?
• Does hair loss lead to ED?
• Don't dermatologists handle hair loss? (Why yes, they do and the AAD can help you find accurate info.)
• Where is that medication coming from?
• Is is legal where I live to buy or obtain medication on-line (in the U.S., Nope.)

Don't be uninformed or flat out stupid. Do your research and homework.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

In the News:

Washington Post article about Olympians and Mental Health Concerns

There is a video documentary on Vimeo about ED called Let's Talk About It. Seventeen minutes could help you can save yourself some aggravation and keep some of your hard earned money.

App that Attack:

In a Murky Sea of Mental Health Apps, Consumers Left Adrift from the California Health Foundation

2024 Update. One Mind PsyberGuide is closed. The non-profit could not obtain funding to continue. You can still access the archives at this time.  One Mind PsyberGuide - Resource to help you determine if a mental health app is worth your time and money.

Resources Mentioned: 

U.S Food and Drug Administration examples of what is not a medical app.

Music

Pasty Cline with The Jordanaires version of Crazy.

Gnarls Barkley from the album St. Elsewhere version of Crazy.

Postmodern Jukebox version of Crazy.

Anxiety Resources

For teenager and young adults there is DoSomething.org 11 Facts About Anxiety.

From Anxiety Centre there is Fear of Going Crazy 

Anxiety Network's page on What You Fear Most Cannot Happen

VeryWell Mind page on Dementophobia or the fear of going mad or crazy.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Them Changes Anxiety Version

There is a lot going on. People are going to need to start thinking about re-entry into their world. 

Those those of us that have anxiety conditions and disorders that can be ruff. What you want to do might conflict with what you are able to do.

If you've been on long term lockdown, your brain might put up a fuss about being outside.

I speak from experience. I'm zero for three on it. I did it, but there was a commotion from deep inside about it.

I have a link to a musician's "audiogram" video by the name of Buddy Miles.  Classic thumping track of Them Changes.

In this episode, a suggestion to try to look beyond what you currently know or do about your anxiety. 

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Them Changes from Buddy Miles. How two or more truths occupy the same space.

Helpguide.org has an article on the role of medication in anxiety treatment. The website leans away from suggesting medication as a primary treatment; but they do recognize that for a certain segment of the population it is necessary for a limited. time.

Mental Health America response to My loved one doesn’t want to take meds.

ADAA.org page on the types of therapy for anxiety. 

Prior episodes on finding a therapists, Don't know where to start and Before You Commit to the Couch.

The Basics of Mindfulness Meditation from Ten Percent Happier. Has video instructions, guided meditations and other services. There is an app for Android and iOS devices.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 209 What Are Sound Baths?

If you are curious about sound bath and sound meditation and want to know if this is something that could help you maintain sleep, be comfortable in your body or need a soothing sound sensory experience then this might be an episode of interest to you.

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

National Alliance page of Mental Illness on Understanding Your Diagnosis. Really good article about the process and what to be aware of when you get a diagnosis.

My Safe Zone is an app for those that have active symptoms or have panic attacks. It is  available on both the Android and iOS app stores. Or you can also visit the web site for additional support information. 

Very Well Mind's information page on What are sound baths?

Ambient Sound Podcast with Matt Borghi where you can listen to soothing music. There is also a Spotify list for short clips or extended sound experiences. 

Sound Bath: meditate, heal and connect though listening by Sara Auster that is available as a paper book, e-book or audiobook. You can video some of the pages of the book or listen to an except at the publisher's website.

Electric Sound Bath by Angela Wilson and Brian Griffith has a number of albums on their main website. You can purchase their work via Bandcamp.

Dynasty Electrik has music and sound bath type content also provider services via Zoom and they have a YouTube channel that you can access the content. 

Sounds True has a number of recordings for recording on sound bath, meditation, crystal bowls and all manner of healing modes using sound. This is a link to their sound meditative offerings.

American Academy of Family Physicians. Family Medicine article about hydration.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 196 Anxiety Music Video Self Care Reminders

I go between being rock solid to a quivering mess. Especially when people are making economic decisions about my worth on the planet. I don't know, something about it just doesn't sit right with me.

We do things differently around here. Inconsistent as well as predictable.This time out it is a look at certain music videos that might serve as reminders of some self-care techniques.

This time it is a look at specific music videos that might speak to the anxious in the ways that the normals might not make a connection. But you might. And it might help you remember a self-care technique that could help you feel more comfortable.




If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

Voices in the Head and/or Existential Dread

Falling on Deaf Ears: When Others Don’t Honor Your Voice, blog post by Kristina Kelly

Til Tuesday Voices Carry

Gnarls Barkley's Crazy from the album St Elsewhere.

Depression or Is the Sky Blue? Really…I’ll take your word on it.

9 Ways to Take Care of Yourself When You Have Depression by By Margarita Tartakovsky

Godly and Creme with a simple visual meditation about the nature of being in pain and being vulnerable, Cry.

Mr. Johnny Cash with his haunting rendition of Hurt.

Doom and Damnation Party I'm Alright Jack!

Six Different Types of Grounding Exercises for Anxiety & Intense Emotions by Lexi Schimdt

Split Enz I Got You with the lyric I don't know why sometimes I get frightened.
Boomtown Rats I don't like Mondays based on a school shooting in 1979.
Oukast - Idewild Blue/Don't Chu Worry About Me

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Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 107 - Dealing with Fear and Music Therapy Resources

In this episode, ways to handle or control your fear. I can’t tell you what to do; just offer options. Some options and resources I agree with and others I’ll give a side eye. I am biased. I am human.




Curse the darkness. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

From NAMI, a guest post by Chelsetia Davis on Improving Your Own Mental Health

News story via the CBC - Man in southwestern Ontario charged after family attacked with bat amid shouts of 'ISIS'

Reuters news story by Lisa Rapaport about music therapy might ease depression.

British Journal of Psychiatry Music Therapy for Depression; it seems to work but how?

The Effects of Music on the Human Stress Response from the PLoS One

From the University of Minnesota How to Deal with Chronic Fear and Anxiety

Mark Tyrell's Uncommon Help.me has a sensory tip on how to be re-centered in your space when an attack happens it is part of his 5 Sure-fire Ways to Overcome Fear and Anxiety Today

If you know and understand what mantras are Tiny Buddha has 4 Powerful Mantras to Help You Deal with Fear and Anxiety

Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D Ten Skills to Manage Fear and Anxiety in an Unsafe World

For those of you that want your healing on the rough side or more direct I commend your attention to How to Permanently Overcome Fear at The Mind of Steel.

Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. 

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Show 078 - Escalators and Stress Management Tips

In this week's show you can learn a lot from an escalator. Like don't wear a maxi skirt and clogs that are too big for you. Or perhaps you can glean some wisdom from not being so hot to trot.

And speaking of trotting, perhaps it is time to review some stress and relaxation tips and resources.

Resources Mentioned:

 

• NIH information sheet on stress reduction.
• From Beyond Blue Australia, inforgraphic on Relaxation Techniques 
• Helpguide.org detailed page on stress management. 
• Helpguide.org page on 12 Ways to Use Music For Stress Reduction.
• CC Village at Buffalo Simple page on Stress Management.
• UCLA Meditations to download, play or read the transcripts.
   

If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 045 Music Resources and Moby's Ambient Tunes

The bland definition is music is controlled or organized sound. So it begs the question can music help you deal with your anxiety? Why, yes it can.

And from the number of times I have fixed the title of this blog post I know for sure that I need more sleep before I write or post. When you confuse toons (as in cartoons) for tunes you know you have a sleep issue.






You can download the episode to listen on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Resources Mentioned:

New York Magazine article on why women have more anxiety http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/06/women-are-twice-as-likely-as-men-to-have-anxiety.html

A Systematic Review of Reviews on the Prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in Adult Populations http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.497/abstract;jsessionid=608C29494C2AD7AC66F2EBA3C2517BC9.f04t03
CNN Vital Signs post on Meditation and Psychedelics Drugs http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/03/health/psychedelics-anxiety-depression-meditation/index.html

Health Journeys Guided Meditation for Panic Attacks http://www.healthjourneys.com/Store/Anxiety-Relief/29

Composer Jon Brooks Calming music for anxiety, panic and stress. https://soundcloud.com/jonbrooks-1/seventh-heaven-jon-brooks

Moby has 4 hours of Ambient Music for Calm and Relaxation the main page is http://moby.com/la1 You can also listen to Moby's music on SoundCloud, Google Play, iTunes and other services.

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 028 Social Anxiety Disorder and Relax and Sleep Well

It is a pickle; there are so many types of anxiety disorders so I'm am going to try to spotlight as many as I can.

These will be focused episodes specifically for folks that might just be interested in their disorder or a family member trying to get up to speed about a loved ones condition.


You can also download the current episode to your mobile or media device.

Resources Mentions:

National Institute of Mental Health page on Social Phobia http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/social-phobia-social-anxiety-disorder/index.shtml

Brochure on Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-phobia-social-anxiety-disorder-always-embarrassed/social-phobia-trifold_107450.pdf

Anxiety and Depression Association page on Social Anxiety Disorder http://www.adaa.org/social-anxiety-disorder

HelpGuide.org page on social phobias http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder-and-social-phobia.htm

Hypnotist Glenn Harrold's  YouTube Channel where you can sample some of his healing recordings. https://www.youtube.com/user/doctorofthemind

Android version of Relax and Sleep Well App

iOS version of Relax and Sleep Well App

Disclaimer:

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Glenn Harrold - Extract from Mindfull Meditation

In an upcoming episode I mention an app for Android and iOS that can be used for fighting insomnia.

Listing to audio is kinda intimate so you want to have someone compatible with your spirit.





Mr. Harrold does have an YouTube channel where you can officially sample the goods and see if this is a good match. I'm not endorsing or rejecting; just offering up options where I find them.


Disclaimer: 

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode 010 Music Tricks and PlayLondon's Flowy

In this episode, music coping tricks and a look at Playlab London’s Flowy App.




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Resources Mentioned:

Pain Science Article on Anxiety Grounding Techniques https://www.painscience.com/articles/anxiety.php

Healthy Place post on Grounding Techniques http://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/treatinganxiety/2010/09/top-21-anxiety-grounding-techniques

Anxiety and Depression Association of America Tips on Anxiety Management http://www.adaa.org/tips-manage-anxiety-and-stress 

HelpGuide.org article on How to Stop Worrying; maybe best suited for General Anxiety Disorder folks - http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/how-to-stop-worrying.htm

Playlab London's Flowy App for iOS and Android http://www.flowygame.com

Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.

Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.