Kung Fu Psychiatry – launched on 1/1/2020 – is a resource to educate, encourage and empower people in their journey towards wellness and mental health. Kung Fu Psychiatry derives its name from the idea that psychiatry, just like kung fu, takes both discipline and art to do well.
Have you ever woken up early to start a work week and experienced a profound “case of the Mondays” — that feeling of drowsiness, lack of energy, irritability, and overall malaise that comes with the start of a new work week. Or has a lack of sleep ever caused you to uncharacteristically snap at a …
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One in four adults suffers from mental illness in any given year. While that is a sobering fact, the even more frightening issue is that there simply aren’t enough mental health resources to go around – meaning those who need help often fail to get it. For those looking to bolster the ranks of mental …
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A Student’s Guide to Recognizing Disorders, Seeking Help and Promoting Wellness.
The term “body image” refers to how you see and feel about your appearance and how you believe others see you. It’s the way you view yourself when you gaze into a mirror, which may not always be an accurate perception. It’s also the picture you get in your mind when you imagine what you …
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Did you know that a combination of factors (hormonal imbalances, genetics, chronic illnesses, and high stress levels) can cause you to spiral into the deep depression? Researchers are trying to determine if your diet heightens your risk of developing mental illness. The truth is most foods contain a variety of essential nutrients that are needed …
Read More “Struggling with Depression? These Healthy Foods May Help.”
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