by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Mar 16, 2026 | Alternative Medicine and Holistic Health, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
A few months ago, I started drinking kombucha regularly. Within a couple of weeks, I felt different. More energy. Better sleep and general mood. I’d always heard that the health benefits of kombucha were pseudoscience so I started to look into it. At first I...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
The Role of Natural Supplements and Holistic Approaches Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) represents one of the most challenging behavioral conditions affecting children and adolescents today. Characterized by persistent patterns of angry, irritable mood,...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
A Comprehensive Guide to Supplements and Herbs Depression is a complex and widespread mental health condition affecting more than 17 million adults in the United States alone, with global numbers reaching hundreds of millions. While conventional treatments such as...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Apr 13, 2025 | Micro-nutrition and Vitamins 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 | Executive and Physician Burnout, Legal Updates for Therapists and Psyychologists, Micro-nutrition and Vitamins 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 13, 2025 | Micro-nutrition and Vitamins for Mental Health
Current Evidence and Dietary Considerations for sperger’s Syndrome Asperger’s syndrome, now classified as part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the DSM-5, is characterized by challenges in social interaction and communication, alongside restricted and...
by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP no. 4135C-S | Aug 9, 2024 | Recovering from Abuse, Therapy Resources, Tips and Tools
Executive Summary: The Neurobiology of Nutrition The Core Question: Can diet cure depression? While “cure” is a strong word, clinical trials (like the SMILES trial) confirm that diet is a foundational treatment for major depressive disorder. Food is not...
