By The Athlete Stop January 10, 2017
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The Importance of Fairy Tales and Folk Stories in Fostering An Emotionally Healthy Child A subject of interest for me is the role of fairytales and folk stories in bringing out and nourishing children’s spirituality. There are many reasons why I think fairy tales are good for kids development. This article outlines just a few. Fairy Tales do the following: Teach right from wrong Help children deal with emotions Foster imagination Develop cultural literacy introducing them to different cultures Develop critical thinking skills They are fun! Parents have a great opportunity when their kids are young to help them learn about people, the world, and themselves. Fairy tales provide kids the chance to put themselves in the shoes of the characters, which allow children and begin to develop essential decision-making skills. These are skills that will help children throughout their lives. The Role Of Myths And Fairy Tales Myths and fairy tales give children the opportunity to figured out how to apply the meaning of the stories in their own lives. The answers that are offered by fairytales are suggestive, not definite (Bruno Bettelheim). Which allows room for interpretation and questioning. Sometimes children accept and internalize lessons more easily from fairy tales than from their parents. Fairy tales speak a language that is familiar and makes sense to children. Children tend to think animistically, everything has a soul, and both inanimate and the animate object freely interact. Since there is no clear distinction between the two worlds, kids may believe that death can be reversed, and things and people can come back to life. Fairytales and folkloric tales answers children’s fundamental questions such as: who am I, where do I come from, where am I going, and what is life all about? From the adult’s point of view, the explanations given by the fairy tales are not realistic and in a rushed analysis, could be presented as ‘false,’ to a child’s mind that lacks certain abstract thinking. These realistic explanations are difficult to comprehend. Parents can serve as guides through the fairy tale world, helping their children to understand the underlying concepts in terms they can understand. The story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a great fairy tale that has many lessons. Among the lessons are the following: Be cautious with strangers It’s great to have friends Never give up hope Bad deeds rarely go unpunished Watch what you eat Insecurities do not justify a mean attitude Real beauty comes from within Fairy tales are a great way to spend quality time with your kids, and help them learn about life. It is important that kids be exposed to fairy tales at the right stage of their development. Fairy tales are ideal bedtime stories, especially for 3 to 10-year-olds. Here are some websites that I like for book suggestions of various ages: http://fairydustteaching.com/2010/11/age-appropriate-fairy-tales/ http://www.waldorflibrary.org/articles/977-choosing-fairy-tales-for-different-ages https://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/12/are-fairytales-to-scary-for-children/?_r=0 To learn more about Psychiatry for Children, contact Daniela White, M.D.Psychiatrist for Children Houstonat713-426-3100. Content SourceFairy Tales And Kids ...read more
By Midtown Psychiatry and TMS Center April 07, 2017
Depression, feeling low, and lack of confidence: these are few synonyms that hit a person very hard in gutsatone or the other point of life. Everybody has one or the other problem in life. Depression is the root of mental health disorder. Depression is fatal as it could also lead to suicide or brain paralysis. According to National Institution of Mental Health, depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the USA. In 2014, around 15.7 million adults of age 18 or above experienced at least one major depressive episode, which represented 6.7% of all American adults. At any point in time, 3 to 5 percent of adults suffer from major depression; the lifetime risk is about 17%. As many as 2 out of 100 young children and 8 out of 100 teens may have serious depression. When the feeling of depression lasts for more than two weeks interfering daily activities such as taking care of family, spending time with friends, or going to work or school, it's likely a major episode. Do not let this depression make permanenthousein your mind instead defeat this depression with Midtown Psychiatry and TMS center atTMS River Oaks, TX. Treatment for depression will make you love your life again and shows you how it was beforedepression episode. Like depression is common in teenagers and young adults, ADHD is common in children. ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder where a child acts without thinking andfocusing is theirmain trouble. ADHD hurts and damages a child's ability to function socially, academically, and at home. Fifty percent of the kids apart from ADHD, also havelearning, language, or motor skills disability. And approximately the same percentages of these children have a co-morbid disorder, such as anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, conduct disorder, or a tic disorder. Midtown has trained ChildPsychiatrist for ADHD in Katy, Texaswho has beencuringthese kidssincemany years. Content SourceDon̢۪t Make it Permanent, Make it Temporary ...read more
By Midtown Psychiatry and TMS Center March 07, 2017
Antioxidants Depression and Anxiety When it comes to stress-induced psychiatric disorders, anxiety and depression are the most common. I see this often in my practice. We know that stressful life events can produce a state of vulnerability to depression and anxiety in some people. The mechanisms that contribute to vulnerability of mental illness is an area which needs further study. Although promising research has been done in the past few years that indicates that there are biochemical changes that occur in the body as a result of stress that can be addressed. For patients suffering from stress-induced psychiatric disorders, it is essential to understand the role of antioxidants on stress-induced psychiatric disorders so a plan can be created and implemented to help cope with the effects of stress. Stress and Nutrition Research has shown that stress places a demand on the body in terms of nutrition. During a period of stress, it has been discovered that there is an increase in adrenal production and mobilization. There is also an increase in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and micronutrients, This further accelerates the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates which produces quick energy that is needed to overcome the stress response. Antioxidants and Stress To combat the biochemical changes which occur as a result of stress, there is something researchers call “antioxidant defence” in the biological system. The research on this states that “primarydefenceis by enzymatic antioxidants such as superoxide dimutase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase, nicotanamide adeninediphosphate, glutathione transferase and glutathione reductase, while secondarydefenceis by the non-enzymatic antioxidants such as vitamin E (alphatocopherol), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), β-carotene, minerals, and trace elements like zinc.” This indicates that stress and vitamins are related and we need to replace any vitamins that are depleted in order to maintain healthy functioning. What Are Antioxidants? The term “antioxidant” was originally used to refer to a chemical which prevented the consumption of oxygen. We now use the term “antioxidant” to describe small molecules that interact with free radicals and neutralizethem ensuringproper function of all physiological functions of the body. Free radicals and oxidants can play a dual role as both beneficial as well as toxic compounds. As such, they can either have a helpful or harmful effect on the body. Free radicals are continuously generated by our bodies through internal processes, exposure to different external pathogens or stress. The best sources of antioxidants come from richly colored fruits and vegetables. Different colors characterize different types of antioxidants. Green Vegetables Brightly colored green vegetables such as kale, broccoli, peas,zucchini celery, collard greens, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, and spinach are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidant nutrients deposited in the retinas of your eyes. It is believed that eating an adequate amount of these green vegetables can help prevent the vision loss caused by macular degeneration. Yellow and Orange Vegetables and Fruits Carotenoids are yellow and orange vegetables and fruit, such as butternut squash, carrots, pumpkin, yellow and orange bell peppers, and sweet potatoes. The body converts carotenoids to the nutrient vitamin A whichbenefitsyour skin, bones, immune system, vision, bones, and heart. Red Vegetables Red vegetables also contain flavonoids called anthocyanins, which have properties of antioxidants and may help your memory, boost immunity, protect urinary tract and reduce your risk of disease. These include vegetables such as radishes, beets, red onions, and tomatoes. Many foods with natural red pigments also contain lycopene, which is an antioxidantphytonutrientwhich may help protect against cancer of the prostate. Purple and Blue Vegetables Purple and blue vegetables such as purple cabbage, purple onions, eggplant, purple peppers, and purple potatoes contain phenolic flavanoids and ellagic acid which are anti-inflammatory compounds. Eating these color vegetables may improve cognitive function, prevent some types of cancer, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Oxidative Stress, Free Radicals and Illness Researchers believe that a balance must be maintained between free radicals and antioxidants within the body for healthy functioning. If this balance is not maintained, the free radicals may exceed the body’s ability to neutralize them, which can change different proteins, molecules, DNA, lipids, and carbohydrates, resulting in illness. Antioxidants must be present in the body in order to stabilize the reaction by-products (free radicals), otherwise, it is believed that they damage the cellular tissue. We get these needed antioxidants from our food. We know that if we eat a diet which is lackingproper nutrientsour mitochondria cannot properly process glucose. This results in free radical by-products which can cause ongoing damage to cells and proteins. This, in turn, may accelerate the aging process, increase the risk of auto-immune diseases, degenerative diseases, cancer, and other illnesses. The term of oxidative stress refers to this imbalance between the free radicals that become excessive to theantioxidantsdefenses, resulting in molecular changes and eventually illness. Oxidative Stress and Mental Health Oxidative stress has been shown to be an important contributor to inflammatory conditions, and in recent years has been implicated in the underlying mechanisms that result indepressionandanxiety. One of the proposedpathwayin developing depression has been the increased oxidative stress which pairs up withinflammatory mechanismleading to cellular aging, and possibly depression and anxiety. Studies that look at the common factors that underlie depression, cellular aging, cancer and dementing illnesses seem to find the oxidative stress a common denominator. Alternative Treatment and Depression There is an ongoing research in finding “out of the box” modalities to help in the treatment of depression, and most of the alternatives to the traditional pharmacological treatment try to address the inflammation through moderate exercise and a noninflammatory diet. A diet that has anti-inflammatory propertiesisrich in flavonoids or ‘nutraceuticals. ’ These seem to have goodantioxidativeproperties, and are primarily found in brightly-colored fruits and vegetables. Otherskindsare also found in food, the vitamins such as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin E (tocopherols), or B carotenes. Research On Antioxidants, Anxiety and Depression In a study exploring the role of antioxidants in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression, it was observed that patients with GAD and depression had significantly lower levels of vitamins A, C, and E in comparison to healthy controls. The study results reported that after dietary supplementation of these vitamins for a period of 6 weeks, a significant reduction in anxiety and depression scores of patients was observed (P<0.001). A significant increase in the blood levels of antioxidants was observed in patients (P<0.05) except that of vitamin E in the group of depressed patients. The Reality of Diets We know that while the amount of antioxidants needed could be obtained through good nutrition, it would be necessary to eat between 6-10 servings of fruits and or vegetables daily. Oftentimes, that is not possible. Therefore, we recommend supplementing with good multivitamin/antioxidants callednutraceuticals whichgives you a better chance of ensuring that you are getting enough antioxidants and helps with good absorption and bioavailability. Diet and Illness Although further study on the effects of nutrition is needed to maximize the potential of nutrition on health, the research, to date, demonstrates clearly that diet can play a huge role in preventing or ameliorating illness. As can be seen from the research detailed above- having a diet rich in different colored vegetables, and supplementing withnutraceuticalscan be a great start in getting the antioxidants your body needs. Below is a list of references that can help you in your journey to feeling good both physically and mentally. Click here to schedule a mental health consultation. Content SourceCan Antioxidants Help Treat Depression and Anxiety? ...read more
By Midtown Psychiatry and TMS Center February 06, 2017
Mental health care referral can be a scary process for many people. Going to a doctor or medical setting to get assessed for mental health services may be more scary than the mental illness. Although a doctor or qualified mental health provider will still have to approve the services, it is quite easy... ...read more
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs in people who have suffered a significant trauma such as a victim of a violent crime, or a soldier who has been deployed to a combat zone. Often times, suffers of PTSD find themselves reliving the trauma which makes it difficult and stressful for them to mov... ...read more
