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.






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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.

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

Episode 044 Intro to Action Plans and Managing Stress Workbook

There are all kinds of action plans for business, creativity and goals. In this episode a look at what is an action plan and an overview on how to make one that fits your needs.

2026 Update, I don't do this often enough but there is a bit of link rot on the page. It is like a game of whack a mole. You catch them if and when you can. The links are current, the ones in the episode are not. 

Resources Mentioned:

Mental Health First Aids page on The Path to Well Being

California State University San Marcos Infographic on self-care.

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Episode 043 Resources, Brochures and Worksheets

Burning oil at both ends of the candle is never a good idea but until they make 72 hour weekends I gotta do what I can. But I got a great idea, I'm a PDF junkie so I got stuff.




This episode touches on anxiety, panic disorder, teen LGBTQ resources, hording and OCD portable document files that can be downloaded and read at your leisure.

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Resources Mentioned:

Anxiety BC Panic Disorder Guide https://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmpanic.pdf

Mental Health America Self-Help Tools Page http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/self-help-tools

Every Mind Matters LGBTQ Brochure on Mental Health Myths and Truths http://www.eachmindmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/LGBTQ-Mental-Health-Booklet_FINAL.pdf

Hoarding Fact Sheet from International OCD Foundation https://iocdf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Hoarding-Fact-Sheet.pdf

American Psychiatric Association Brochure on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder http://www.activeminds.org/storage/documents/2015_conference_docs/OCD_Brochure.pdf

National Institute of Mental Health Brochure on PTSD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-easy-to-read/ptsd-etr-web_38054.pdf

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Episode 042 Generalized Anxiety Disorder and What's Up App

One of the most common anxiety disorder is on that get the short end of the stick when it comes to recognition. Nobody wants to admit that they may have an anxiety condition.

With Generalized Anxiety Disorder it is kinda hard to pin down exactly what it is or how it travels though your system.





There are commonalities, like excessive worrying and muscle tension. If you are curious or what to get an understanding this is an introductory for newbies and those that love them.

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 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America http://www.adaa.org
• Helpguide.org page on Anxiety Disorders http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-attacks-and-anxiety-disorders.htm
• National Institute for Mental Health Brochure on GAD http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad/index.shtml
• Harvard Health Blog on Managing Worry in GAD and Worry http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/managing-worry-in-generalized-anxiety-disorder-201602179172
• Coping with Stress and Anxiety via Harvard Publishing http://www.health.harvard.edu/special-health-reports/coping-with-anxiety-and-stress-disorders
• University of Pennsylvania Penn Behavioral Health Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety page on GAD http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/general_anxiety_symptoms.html
• What's Up App for Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacksontempra.apps.whatsup
• What's Up App for iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/whats-up/id968251160?mt=8
  

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Episode 041 Walgreens Mental Health Portal

So much to cover and so little time. In case you haven't heard it is Mental Health Month 2016.

There have been 49 of them so far but it takes a lot to drag a country out of the stone age. In this week's episode is a look at items in the news and the Walgreens Mental Health portal.





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Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Kristen Bell's interview via about her anxiety and depression via Off Camera https://youtu.be/mYUQ_nlZgWE

Faith Based Treatment Goes unregulated in Iowa http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/investigations/readers-watchdog/2016/05/07/spencer-suicide-attempt-raises-questions-faith-based-treatment/83394942/

Walgreens Pharmacy Mental Health Portal http://www.walgreens.com/health/mental-health/3200001Walgreens Mental Health Portal

Mental Health America Screening Tools for Mental Health Conditions http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tool

Breakthrough How It Works https://www.breakthrough.com/how-it-worksBreakthrough Terms of Service Page https://www.breakthrough.com/how-it-works/terms

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Un-Hush Your Mouth Mental Health Month 2016

It is a time of recognition. Personally I think the whole dang country has gone crazy so anything that would help to re-calibrate a nation is jake by me.

This is a big honking poster about having, dealing and communicating to others about having an anxiety disorder. In addition to the resources given I also want to give a shout out to newbies to visit www.adaa.org and www.helpguide.org for viable information.

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Episode 040 Emotional Regulation and Part Two of Herbal Supplements

There is a very good article that I mention in the podcast from Psychology Today by Tom Bunn - if there is a possibility of childhood trauma as one of the sources of your anxiety or panic condition I would suggest you check it out.

This episode is part two of botanicals and herbal supplements; it is an introduction to the topic with links to U.S. governmental type resources and a Canadian one. One is simplified and the other gives the details and possible side effects.




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Resources Mentioned:

• Psychology Today article on Emotional Regulation by Tom Bunn https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/conquer-fear-flying/201603/emotional-regulation-is-there-app
• National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health - Herbs at a Glance https://nccih.nih.gov/health/herbsataglance.htm
• Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Ingredients page http://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/monosReq.do?lang=eng&monotype=single
• National Institutes of Health’s Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine website: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm  
• BoironUSA for Homeopathic Medicine and their product catalog.http://www.boironusa.com
• Hyland’s Homeopathic medicine for stress and sleep http://www.hylands.com/products/stress-and-sleep

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