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Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The relationship between ‘gut health’ and ‘mental health’ is a similar riddle. As far back as 1933, Neuropathologist Armando Ferraro said, “It is far from our mind to conceive that all mental conditions have the same [root cause], but we feel justified in recognizing the existence of cases of mental disorders which have as a basic [cause], a toxic condition arising in the gastrointestinal tract."

‘Western’ scientific thinking has led to a deep division between the mind and the body. America and many other countries have distinct mental health and physical health professions. This division of care often leads to incomplete or poorly integrated treatment which neglects either the mind or the body. Counselors and therapists are highly skilled at addressing the mental aspects of many conditions but have few tools to address the physical conditions that affect the mind. On the contrary, syndromes and disorders which cannot be seen on an X-ray, scan, or lab result, are often taken less seriously by Medical Doctors. Individuals with these conditions may feel stigmatized by the health care system.

Finding the right mental health provider can be challenging, confusing, and overwhelming. There are not enough mental health professionals to meet the need. At least one in four American adults and one in three teens in the US have a diagnosable mental health condition.

There are a variety of factors and biological predispositions that increase your chances of developing anxiety and/or depression. While these diseases might be debilitating at times, they can be treated to help better manage symptoms and lead a relatively regular life. In today’s blog, we'll look at treatment options that go beyond typical methods and focus instead on a drug-free therapy that addresses the root of the problem. This method is known as neurofeedback. If you or someone you know is looking in Denver for an anxiety and depression treatment that’s all-natural, you’ve come to the right site.

Approximately 1 in 5 American adults has a diagnosable mental health disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. What if, instead of having to take medication to mask the symptoms, you could treat the problem at the source and retrain your brain to improve your mental health? With Denver neurofeedback therapy, you can do exactly that.

COVID-19 (and the resulting economic downturn) have affected us all. It has been an exceptionally difficult time for people with mental health disorders. Even those without diagnosed disorders may be feeling increased levels of anxiety and stress during this pandemic. If you are struggling to manage your mental health during this trying time, know that you are not alone and effective treatments are available for you. With neurofeedback, you can work to retrain your brain and find long-lasting relief from the symptoms you’re experiencing. Here’s everything you need to know about neurofeedback in Denver.