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Associated Press
30-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Nonprofit Launches Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for Psychiatric Disability
Nonprofit provides ketogenic metabolic therapy education and support, removing barriers to psychiatric recovery for individuals on disability. 'Our deeper aim is empowerment. Helping individuals realize they don't have to wait for the healthcare system to catch up. We're removing gatekeepers and creating a parallel track to wellness, now.'— Nicole Laurent, LMHC VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 / / -- A nonprofit is expanding access to psychiatric recovery education and support specifically for individuals on government disability. Brain Fog Recovery Source, a 501(c)(3) founded in 2022, has launched the Metabolic Psychiatric Recovery Program, a new virtual initiative helping people implement Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy (KMT) as part of their recovery from serious mental illness. Founded by Nicole Laurent, a licensed mental health counselor and nutritionist with advanced training in ketogenic metabolic therapy, Brain Fog Recovery Source serves individuals who have not responded to standard psychiatric treatments. The program provides structured guidance in using therapeutic ketogenic diets to target metabolic dysfunction in the brain, a root cause increasingly recognized in the emerging psychiatric literature. 'People on disability are often told they will never get better,' said Laurent. 'But when we address the metabolic factors now recognized as playing a significant role in mental illness, we see changes. People stabilize. They start to function again. They return to school and work. The changes we see go far beyond symptom control. They reflect restored function and real recovery.' Over the past three years, the nonprofit has served 60 individuals and their support persons from around the world, primarily from the United States and Canada. Although not providing clinical treatment, it offers structured education and support, allowing individuals to have access to a ketogenic metabolic therapy professional on their treatment team. The people who most need this knowledge are those on government disability because of psychiatric illness. Yet they are often the least able to access it. This approach is not yet standard of care, and many clinicians remain unaware of its application in psychiatric settings. As a result, private pay access remains out of reach for most. With growing public interest, national media coverage, and multiple high profile recovery stories, the nonprofit expects significant demand following its April 30 public announcement. Nicole Laurent, LMHC Brain Fog Recovery Source [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
This Therapist Is Going Viral For Sharing The Surprising Thing That Narcissists And People Pleasers Have In Common
While the terms people-pleasing and narcissism have become more widely known as of late, they are not often thought about as having similar personality traits. For instance, people-pleasers are often defined as individuals who may put their own needs aside to please others to avoid feeling abandoned, whereas narcissists are defined as people who have an inflated sense of self that they ignore the needs of others. However, Matthias James Barker, LMHC, psychotherapist and the CEO and co-founder of the Trauma Institute, says these two psychological traits have more similar attributes than people may realize. His claim? That people-pleasers and narcissists both "perform" to soothe their insecurities. He further explains in a video he posted on Instagram: "People-pleasing is 'I'll clean up, I'll cancel plans, I'll do whatever you want — just don't leave me! It's anxious underneath. And if I fail, I fall into panic." As for narcissism, it isn't anxious like that, Matthias explained. It's shame-driven. "They believe if I'm not the best, if I'm not desirable, if I'm not perfect, then what am I? I'm a loser; I'm nothing. I need you to acknowledge how great I am, or I crumble inside." He further explained that, in the event of failure, narcissists won't panic. Instead, they'll fall into a deep depression or rage towards themselves or toward themselves. The thing is, both of these personality traits are dealing with insecurity, he said. "People-pleasing is 'I'm trying to fit myself into everyone else's expectations. Narcissism is 'I'm trying to fit everyone else into my expectations." To dive a little bit deeper, according to PsychCentral, some examples of people-pleasing are: • Conforming to harmful behaviors. • Disregarding your self-interests for the sake of others. • Attempting to maintain closeness by self-sacrificing. • Telling others what they want to hear to avoid conflict. • Having challenges with advocating for your own needs. • Exhibiting a lack of personal boundaries. • Apologizing excessively to others. • Rarely expressing criticism and rarely disagreeing with others. As for narcissism, this behavioral trait falls on a spectrum. While we technically all have elements of narcissism inside of us, some may have the mental health condition known as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). According to MedicalNewsToday, people with NPD typically: • Have a grandiose sense of self-importance. • Feel they are special and expect special treatment. • Deliberately manipulate or exploit others for personal gain. • Develop tactics to conceal or justify their behavior. • Lack empathy. After Matthias posted the video, a lot of people praised his explanation. But I'm curious: what do you think about this? Do you know someone who behaves like a people-pleaser or a narcissist, and does this sound right to you? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This dad says his wife comes before their kids—and the internet has thoughts
When you have kids, your relationship can start feeling like the last thing on your priority list. Between school projects, sleepless nights, gymnastics classes, and playdates, parenting quickly takes over. And if we're being honest, a lot of us take out our stress and exhaustion on our partners. I know my husband and I have had plenty of moments where we turn on each other instead of tackling the chaos as a team. But one dad, Stevie Hendrix, is making waves for his take on family priorities—arguing that his marriage comes first, even before his kids. In a clip from The Long Game podcast that's now viral on Instagram, Hendrix explains why he openly tells his kids that his wife is his number one priority. 'I came home, I would tell my kids, 'I'm spending time with your mom, and she's first. And you guys can play for a little bit, but I'm gonna sit on the couch, and I'm gonna hang out with your mom,'' he says in the video. His reasoning? When kids see their parents prioritize each other, they actually feel more secure, not less. 'By loving your spouse, you are actually even, by extension, loving your kids,' he adds. Related: This dad explains why he prioritizes his wife's need for alone time after kids Naturally, people have opinions about this. Some commenters were all for it. @art_by_nico shared, 'My parents were like this with each other… never made me feel hurt. Just taught me the importance of prioritizing my partner. I always felt 100% loved and prioritized as a child.' Another agreed, with @drbrittlashua commenting, 'I love that you're saying this!! There is research that supports this! ' Others, however, weren't sold. 'No. I'd much rather he prioritize our children. WE can have our time later,' wrote @jenbuneee. As a stay-at-home mom, @alexag1720 had a different perspective: 'As a SAHM, please greet the kids first. Hang out with them first. They've missed you too. We can make time for ourselves after. That greeting committee (as we call it) is one of the best parts of my husband's day and mine. So sweet to watch my hubs embrace his kids and spend time with them.' Meanwhile, @anitaashahhh had a more direct take: 'Partner is always a priority, period.' I work with (neurodivergent families), this would simply not work,' they wrote. The idea of prioritizing your partner over your kids isn't new. Experts have debated for years whether it actually benefits the family unit in the long run. Some marriage counselors argue that a strong relationship between parents provides stability for children. Greg Douglas, LMHC, explains, 'The strength of your marriage is actually the first priority and the needs of your children come second. By prioritizing your marriage, you are providing tons of benefits.' Dr. Donna Novak agrees, saying, 'Having a strong connected marriage allows you to get the support you need to face all parts of life, including the life journey of parenthood.' At the end of the day, what works for one family might not work for another. Some kids thrive seeing their parents put each other first, while others might struggle with feeling second place. Like everything in parenting, balance is key. Related: The honest truth about how my marriage has changed since having kids Would you openly tell your kids that your spouse comes first? Or does this approach feel outdated? Let us know in the comments.
