Living with PTSD: A journey from trauma to healing
Post-traumatic stress disorder doesn’t just affect soldiers; it can affect anyone who has experienced trauma. But treatment can help. Chelan shares her story. Summary of “This is PTSD”, Episode 5 of the PSYCHEDUP Podcast.
PSYCHEDUP PODCAST: Understanding and acting on mental illness
Dr. McIntosh has a new podcast, PSYCHEDUP, focused on boosting awareness of mental illnesses, including why they occur, who is at greater risk, the power of shared decision-making, and the critical importance of diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment.
The Rise of Lifestyle Medicine – Diane McIntosh and Bryn Hyndman talk about integrating lifestyle medicine into traditional medicine
Eating well, exercising, connecting with friends—these are the new doctor’s orders. Lifestyle medicine, essentially a prescription for the good habits, behaviours and choices we make as individuals, is a field of medicine that’s gaining traction. Dr. Diane McIntosh speaks with Dr. Bryn Hyndman.
Pets can improve mental health and well-being
Forming and maintaining supportive emotional bonds, whether with people or pets, is a powerful protector of our mental health.
We need to tackle stigma in healthcare
Stigma within the healthcare system means people may experience more suffering just getting the help they need. Tackling stigma healthcare is needed to improve outcomes.