Greater Heights Holistic Psychiatry

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Importance of Meditation in Mental Health -Presentation by Dr Reena Kumar at Wellness Fair 2024 ( June 8, 2024 )

We are also Offering TMS for Difficult to treat Depression.

TMS (Transcranial magnetic stimulation) - Psychiatry Houston TX Introduction In the journey toward mental wellness, finding the right treatment can often feel like navigating a labyrinth with no clear guide. Traditional therapies and medications provide relief for many, but what happens when they don't bring the desired results? This is where Transcranial Magnet...

Stress Eating - What to do??
One of the very common coping skills we have is reaching out to high-calorie food when under stressed. Stressed eating causes chemical and emotional reaction to the brain, which make us feel better. But research has shown that better feeling only last for 3–4 minutes, but extra calories we consume takes hours or days to burn. Frequently engaging in this behavior led to weight gain and subsequently more stress.
Few-tips to overcome emotional/stress eating
–mindfulness technique practice
–Developing better coping skills –engaging in different behavior, whenever under stress
–Deep breathing technique, etc.

Why You Stress Eat and How To Stop A psychologist shares recommendations for putting an end to your stress eating once and for all.

We are moving , new address is 1111 North Loop West, Suite 900, Houston ,Texas77008

Anxiety is the most common problem we come across in our daily practice. It can manifest in various forms and essentially hamper the ability of the individual to function normally. People might experience constant worry, which affects their functionality and interpersonal relationships with their spouse, children, family , co-workers and friends. Eventually they might experience low self esteem and become reclusive and start avoiding meeting people or being in social gatherings.

It manifests in people of various age groups as below

Specific Phobia: 8% - 12% (U.S.)
Social Anxiety Disorder: 7% (U.S.)
Panic Disorder: 2% - 3% (U.S.)
Agoraphobia: 1-1.7% (adolescents and adults; worldwide)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: 0.9% (adolescents)' 2.9% (adults)
Separation Anxiety Disorder: 4% (children); 1.6% (adolescents); 0.9%-1.9% (adults)
Selective mutism: 0.03-1.9% (U.S., Europe, Israel)

What's normal anxiety -- and what's an anxiety disorder? | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter Everyone gets anxious at times, but how can you tell when it crosses the line and needs attention? Dr. Jen Gunter shares the science behind your brain's thre...

Over the years due to legalization and commercialization our belief about ma*****na has changed. General consensus that ma*****na is harmless drug and has some medicinal importance. This has led to increase in consumption of ma*****na, especially among teenagers. Amotivational syndrome (lack of desire to do things) is well known effect of ma*****na use, but this new study at: Colombia University reported some findings which does not support that ma*****na is harmless. According to the paper it has been found that use of ma*****na is related to

–Addiction potential
–More likely to have depression and suicidal thoughts
–Poor academic performance, skipping school
–Getting into legal troubles
–Behavior disturbances

They recommend parents to talk to their kids about–effect of ma*****na and also monitor their use. Suggesting parents to looking for any symptoms of increase depression or anxiety, using more compassionate approach to talking to their kids about ma*****na and tried to provide the help they need including better coping skill, stress management and as needed consultation for mental health experts.


https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ma*****na-use-teens-depression-195633466.html

One of the reason for increase demand of mental health care is due to Poor Attention and concentration. Very often people get diagnosed with ADHD and also start on medications for the same. This article highlights this issue and encourage providers to do through investigation and rule out other possible reason for poor attention and concentration.

I don't have ADHD, but three private clinics say I do A BBC journalist was told "You do not have ADHD" by an NHS doctor - but private clinics said otherwise.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/3-processed-foods-no-one-100025066.html

3 Processed Foods No One Over 40 Should Be Eating Anymore Because They’re So Bad For Your Metabolism As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, making it more difficult to maintain a healthy weight and process the nutrients from our food that help our bodies thrive at their full potential. This is due to a number of factors, including a decrease ...

Our first video to increase awareness about mental health.

What is Depression?? Depression does not mean only feeling sad. There are several other symptoms which a depressed person can feel. Its important to recognize them on time.

World Bipolar Day. The stigma of being labeled as bipolar is huge and prevents people to seek help. Untreated bipolar disorder can cause significant problems in interpersonal and occupational life. Let's acknowledge the struggle of people who suffers from this mental health issue and encourage them to take care of themself by seeking the required help and guidance.

World Bipolar Day: The Birthday of Vincent Van Gogh Today is World Bipolar Day! Celebrate with the freshest clinical pearls on bipolar disorder that Psychiatric Times has to offer.

I don't know if anyone is surprised by this but the scary part is " Worshiper of the third level, are Borderline-Pathological, made statements including, "If I were lucky enough to meet my favorite celebrity, and he/she asked me to do something illegal as a favor I would probably do it.

People who "worship" celebs have "poorer cognitive performance," says new study The jury is still out whether celebrity preoccupation leads to lower cognitive performance or is a cause of it, according to Hungarian researchers.

CURRY LOVERS BEWARE

Too much spicy food can increase risk of Dementia ( BUT TAKE IT WITH GRAIN OF SALT 😂)

Results found that those in the study over the age of 55 who ate more than 50 grams of chili each day saw their risk of cognitive decline, memory problems, and dementia nearly double. Data also found that skinnier participants were more likely to suffer memory loss if they ate a diet heavy in spicy foods.

other research has found that spicy food can have considerable health benefits in other parts of the body. In one such large study, researchers analyzed data from over 4,729 studies from five leading global health databases, ultimately amassing the dietary records of more than 570,000 subjects from China, Iran, Italy, and the United States. The findings showed that compared to people who rarely or never ate chili peppers, those who were fans of the spicy vegetable saw a 23 percent relative reduction in cancer-related deaths, a 26 percent reduction in deaths from cardiovascular events, and a 25 percent reduction in early deaths overall.

High Chili Intake and Cognitive Function among 4582 Adults: An Open Cohort Study over 15 Years We aimed to examine the association between chili intake and cognitive function in Chinese adults. This is a longitudinal study of 4852 adults (age 63.4 ± 7.7) attending the China Health and Nutrition Survey during 1991 and 2006. Cognitive function ...

“Attention all Patients: Effective July 1st, 2021, Greater Heights Holistic Psychiatry will no longer be providing services for FMLA Leave Certification.

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The Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Development and Disability (The Harris Center) has a free 24/7 Mental Health Support Line for Houstonians who might be experiencing anxiety, stress, challenges, due to the Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order lifting the mask mandate and reopening Texas. For more information call the Support Line 24/7 at 1-833-986-1919.

Support line available if you feel stress/anxiety over mask mandate removal & the reopening of Texas HOUSTON (CW39) Wednesday, March 10th marks the day when the state of Texas will no longer have a Mask Mandate and Businesses can open to 100%. While some rejoice, others have trepidation. And some …

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As a child Psychiatrist I am seeing some very painful things nowadays...thought of sharing my heart with you all ....”Seeing so many children going through depression is breaking my heart . Increasing violence in the homes is leading to bruises, emotional pain of which is unbearable for these little hearts.Domestic violence is leading to divorces, leaving so many children confused. Making a decision to hospitalize and call CPS has left me fragmented. It’s time to tightly hug your children, hug your loved ones ;give them immense unconditional love. This unconditional love can pull out one from pangs of anxiety and depression . This love will give them more power than anything. This love will even do magic out of the medications.Hold tight and show genuine loving care to each other . This is the time when we need it the most !!! Don’t let familiarity breed contempt. Life is too small over ego fights .Go and hold your loved ones tight ...life is too short for ego fights... health isolation # domestic violence love #

Know the COVID------
New findings are adding to our knowledge of the effect of COVID-19 in the brain and neuropsychological symptoms. The two possible hypotheses for brain involvement include 1. direct damage to the brain tissue and 2.binding of the COVID-19 virus to brain ACE-2 receptors causing an exaggerated immune response.

Neurological and neuropsychological symptoms can range from headache, dizziness, loss of smell and taste to confusion, loss of consciousness, delirium, seizure, stroke, and even paralysis.

We're only just beginning to learn how Covid-19 affects the brain One of the more puzzling aspects of the novel coronavirus is just how many organ systems are impacted through the course of the disease. We've heard about the heart, lungs and respiratory symptoms, but a growing mystery is its impact on the nervous system.

Dealing with COVID-19 tip.
Home-made or commercially available cloth masks are fine to use. But the mask has to be thick enough to be effective. Studies suggest a 2-3 layered masks are better than a single layer. Stay safe and healthy - GHHP

Covid-19 mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against virus, study finds Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to protect against COVID-19, a new study finds.

This information is important as there is a lot of confusion about going back to work after positive COVID-19 testing

Covid-19 Patients No Longer Need Tests to End Isolation Under new guidelines from the C.D.C., recovering coronavirus patients should be free to resume normal activity after 10 days, if they have no fever or other symptoms.

DIET AND MENTAL HEALTH

"You are what you eat" is not only true for physical health but also for mental health. Fluctuation in blood sugar levels is related to our emotional feeling. Low blood sugar levels can lead to fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Some people crave comfort food when they are depressed, as high blood sugar levels soothe our brain.

Numerous researches have shown the harmful effects of highly processed foods and high sugar-containing carbonated soft drinks. At the cognitive level, most of us know that the processed and high sugar foods are not suitable for us, but the connection between gut and brain is so strong that we end up consuming them anyway.

Proper hydration is as crucial as a healthy diet. Drinking less water also affects mental health. Emotional symptoms worsen, and cognitive function declines when someone ignores the recommendation of adequate daily water consumption. Confusion, irritability, fatigue are some of the effects of dehydration. Not only this, but the brain confuses a lack of water to lack of food. As a result, one ends up eating when actually they are thirsty.

To achieve holistic health, a healthy, wholesome diet with proper hydration is essential. A diet that is high in whole-grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil has been proven good for mental health. Educating oneself with the right dietary choices can go a long way not only for oneself but also for the whole family.

At Greater Heights Holistic Psychiatry, we educate people about making the right dietary choices.

Please refer to the link for more information.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/diet_wellbeing

Could your diet be affecting your mental wellbeing? You probably imagined 2020 panning out very differently. And as the world has drastically changed – it may well be that your diet has too. But could the food you eat help or hinder you emotionally as well as physically? We asked the experts about how diet impacts mental wellbeing.

I am so excited to welcome Dr. Reena Kumar, MD as a new provider at Greater Heights Holistic Psychiatry.

Dr. Reena Kumar, MD is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She earned her Medical Degree from India, and completed her General Psychiatry Residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Kumar pursued her passion to work with children and completed Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Kumar has also received accolades for family therapy,mindfulness and self-compassion work.
Her patients love her for her calm demeanor, indomitable spirit, and genuine love & care she brings into her their lives.She also provides experiential group sessions for mindfulness meditation and lifestyle changes.
Dr. Kumar follows a biopsychosocial approach to treat her patients and always makes families an integral part of the treatment team. Because of her experience in therapy and mindfulness meditation, she connects very easily with patients and their families.
“Combination of medication and therapy works like peanut butter jelly combined together.”
Her areas of clinical interest include PTSD due to abuse, ADHD, depression, anxiety/OCD, behavioral problems, schizophrenia,benzodiazepine addiction and bipolar disorder. She has changed the lives of so many patients by helping them wean off of benzodiazepines, using a combined approach of medication, therapy and mindfulness meditation.Dr. Kumar has also done workshops in local communities to spread mental health awareness, mindfulness, self-compassion, and parenting.
“By taking care of our children's mental health we create a bright future for the whole society.”
“We all have to come together to remove mental health stigma from our society. There is no shame in being vulnerable.”
“Changing the lifestyle is a very important part of treating any mental illness- care philosophy.”

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We have to learn new way . This is stressful but adaptability is the key .
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Mental health: The feeling you can’t put your finger on - BBC Reel Mental health in isolation is vitally important as people navigate what is being described as ‘the new normal’. How are we combating a socially and physically distanced world around us? Four young women give us an intimate insight into their lives and coping strategies. Video Journalist: Griesha...