by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | May 1, 2025 | Color Psychology, Evidence Based Practice, Psychology
Purple Hat Therapy and the Evolution of Alternative: Psychotherapies From Energy Meridians to Polyvagal Stimulation Purple hat therapy, a novel approach claiming to heal through the power of colored headwear, has recently gained attention in the alternative therapy...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 14, 2025 | Mental Health in Alabama, Mental Health Resources in Alabama
An Interview with Dr. Madeline Eckenrode The U.S. healthcare system is broken in many ways, leaving millions of Americans un- or under-insured and unable to access the care they need. This is especially true in states like Alabama that have not expanded Medicaid...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
Hardy Nutritionals’ Daily Essential Nutrients Approach for Conduct Disorder Conduct disorders represent one of the most challenging behavioral conditions in child and adolescent psychiatry, often characterized by persistent patterns of antisocial behavior,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
A Comprehensive Guide to Supplements and Herbs to OCD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 in 100 adults in the United States, significantly impacting daily functioning and quality of life. While traditional treatments like cognitive-behavioral...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
A Comprehensive Guide to Supplements and Herbs Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions worldwide, affecting approximately 40 million adults in the United States alone. While conventional treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 9, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
Supplements and Vitamins for Mental Health Introduction to Nutritional Psychiatry Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging field that examines the relationship between diet, nutrient intake, and mental health. Research in this area has grown exponentially in recent...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 6, 2025 | Nutrients for Mental Health, Nutrition for Mental Health
Anxiety represents one of the most prevalent mental health challenges today, affecting millions worldwide. Whether manifesting as generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or other anxiety disorders, these conditions can significantly impact quality of life....
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Feb 25, 2025 | Psychology Topics, Resources and Recommendations
How can I get over on Past Anger? Anger is a powerful and often misunderstood emotion. Many of us have been taught to view anger as a purely negative force – something to be suppressed, avoided, or released in cathartic outbursts. But what if anger could be more...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Nov 29, 2024 | Evidence Based Practice and Research Psychology, Psychology
Implications Theodore Porter’s Thinking in Psychotherapy and Mental Health Who is Theodore Porter? In his seminal work “Trust in Numbers: The Pursuit of Objectivity in Science and Public Life,” historian of science Theodore Porter offers a compelling...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Oct 26, 2024 | Resources and Recommendations, Resources for Therapists and Private Practice, Therapeutic Approaches
A Clinical Guide to Transformative Self-Talk Worksheet for Clinical Affirmations Therapeutic affirmations have emerged as a powerful tool in the clinical setting, offering a pathway to reshape negative thought patterns, build resilience, and promote emotional...
