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Save Soil, Sleep & Mental Health

Save Soil

What is the relevance of the Save Soil Movement to Sleep & Mental Health? Why should physicians and therapists care about Save Soil? In this video, we’re talking all about the #savesoil movement and why it’s important to sleep and mental health.

Learn more about the Save Soil movement: consciousplanet.org

About Ashwin Varghese MD: “I developed an interest in mental health early in my academic career. Prior to attending medical school, I was a researcher in the field of Psycho-Neuro-Immunology where I explored the relationship between early life psychological trauma and the development of immunological disorders as well as psychopathology in later life (using animal models). Subsequently, I attended medical school and it seemed natural for me to train in Psychiatry after medical school. As early as graduate school (prior to attending medical school) I developed a personal practice of meditation to cope with the stresses of a demanding academic career. Currently my contemplative practices included classical yoga as well as its sister science, Ayurveda. I have a professional interest in Mindfulness. Within the past one year, we have published a study examining Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in people diagnosed with a psychotic disorder and a second study exploring mindfulness as a strategy to enhance resilience in mental health care professionals including Psychiatrists. Currently, I live and work in Melbourne, Australia.”

Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment

Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment

What are the symptoms of restless leg syndrome and what are the treatment options?

In this video, we’re talking all about restless leg syndrome symptoms, treatment, and what healthcare practitioners should know about restless leg syndrome.

Enneagram for Physicians

Enneagram for Physicians

What is your enneagram type and how does it relate to mental health and sleep? What is the relationship between the enneagram and wholeness? In this video with physician and enneagram expert, Dr. Francis Yoo, we’re talking all about the enneagram for physicians, mental health, and how to determine your enneagram type.

Dr. Francis Yoo is a born and raised New Yorker whose life journey took him to various mainstream and unconventional paths for healing, growth, and development. He earned his BA degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from NYU (where he also did some DJing as DJ F.Yoo on an underground hip-hop show). He earned his DO degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; he completed a combined residency in Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and is board certified in both specialties. He is also Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, has additional qualification in Pain Medicine, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. He is a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certified Practitioner, Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher, and Instructor for Glenn Morris Improved KAP meditation/cultivation program. He has also studied Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Neurolinguistics Programming, Lifestyle Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Non-somatic Extraordinary Vessel Healing. He currently has a part-time private practice in New York City focusing on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. His non-clinical work involves strategizing with dreamers and holding them accountable in breathing their definitive purpose and plan, building their queendom/kingdom, and fulfilling their journey. Learn more on his website: www.DrFrancisYoo.com

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

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What exactly is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)? Can you actually cure insomnia? What is the best treatment for insomnia and sleep issues? In this video with sleep coach Tracy Hannigan, we’re talking all about CBT-i, mindfulness, and how to overcome insomnia for good.

Blue Light Sleep Problems

Blue Light Sleep Problems

Does blue light cause sleep problems? Or is the effect of blue light on sleep actually a myth? In this video with Professor Michael Gradisar, we’re talking all about the effect of using screens on sleep…and whether or not you should take your TV out of the bedroom.

Sleep Related Eating Disorder – Night Eating

Sleep Related Eating Disorders

Do you or your patients ever experience sleep related eating disorder? How is it different from night eating syndrome? Sleep-related eating disorder is a type of parasomnia. In this video, we’ll look at the causes of sleep related eating disorder and how to treat it.

Sleep Paralysis Explained

Sleep Paralysis Explained

Do you or your patients ever experience sleep paralysis or sleep hallucinations? Sleep Paralysis is a type of REM parasomnia. In this video on sleep paralysis explained, we’ll look at the types of sleep paralysis, the causes of it, and how to treat it.

How to treat Nightmare Disorder

How to Treat Nightmare Disorders

How do you treat nightmares? Nightmare disorder is a type of parasomnia. In this video, we’ll look at how to evaluate nightmares, and how to deal with nightmares using a variety of treatments. In Part 1, we looked at the causes of nightmare disorder.