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How Neurofeedback Can Provide Healing from Childhood Trauma
Child abuse or any childhood trauma is a horrific experience, with effects lasting for decades if left untreated. Depending on [...]
Health Benefits of Positive Social Interactions
Humans are social creatures. Much of our happiness and development rests on having plenty of positive social interactions. Nothing fuels [...]
Is Your Gut the Cause of Your Anxiety?
The relationship between your gut and your brain is unique. In fact, your gut is lined with more than 100 [...]
Your Guide to Dealing with Holiday Stress
It's that wonderful time of year again! You're baking cookies with the kids, shopping for the perfect gift for your [...]
Creating a Positive Mindset
The mind is a powerful tool. When used correctly, it can propel you forward in life, give you peace, and [...]
Know the Warning Signs of Dementia
When medical experts talk about dementia, most people think it's only one type of brain dysfunction. However, dementia is the [...]
Five Resources for Successful Virtual Learning
One lesson coming out of 2020 is that education and traditional learning environments can change overnight. We've also learned that [...]
Tips for Dealing with Test Anxiety
Nerves and an anxious feeling are completely normal before taking a test. But sometimes, those nerves can get the best [...]
Depression & Insomnia: Are They Related?
Getting a restful night's sleep is often hard in today's world. Adults constantly deal with stressful jobs and relationships while [...]
September 6th-12th is National Suicide Prevention Week
Suicide is often an untouchable subject, shrouded in taboo, and makes people uncomfortable. But that is precisely why it needs [...]
Warning Signs of PTSD Stemming from COVID-19
COVID-19 has been stressful for everyone. People are dealing with the uncertainty, anxiety, and depression of this pandemic in different [...]
Living with Someone with Bipolar Disorder
Living in the same household as someone with bipolar disorder isn't easy. It is often discouraging, especially if you're unsure [...]
How Your Diet Can be the Cause of Your Migraines
Debilitating headaches can interfere with everyday life and leave you holed up in a cool, dark room. Researchers estimate that [...]
The Importance of Staying Connected During Social Distancing
Over the last few months, COVID-19 has made unusual behaviors our new normal, and our old practices have faded into [...]
Tips to Effectively Co-Parent During the COVID-19 Crisis
After a divorce, co-parenting is one of the hardest aspects of raising children. Now, COVID-19 lockdowns have made parenting even [...]
How to Talk to Your Children About Social Distancing
To help flatten the curve and help stop the spread of COVID-19, health departments around the world are encouraging social [...]
How Physical Exercise Benefits Your Child’s Brain
Everyone knows how beneficial daily activities and exercises can be for your mental and physical health. At least 30 minutes [...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Millions of Americans live with a mental disorder every day, and each year the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) [...]
How Job Stress Can Affect Mental Health
A challenging job can often be beneficial for employees: working to meet those challenges promotes growth and encourages resilience. However, [...]
Five Activities to Help Alleviate Depression
Depression is a mental illness that has severe repercussions for our moods and emotional states. Depression can drain your energy [...]
How to Combat the Effects of Social Distancing During COVID-19
We are social creatures by nature, and human interaction is essential to our wellbeing. In the midst of the recent [...]
Five Signs That You May Have Leaky Gut
Your gut is often referred to as the “second brain.” Your intestines house more than 80% of your immune system [...]
February 23rd-29th is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
February 23rd kicks off National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), a time when people across the country shine a [...]
Five Signs of Childhood Apraxia
Childhood Apraxia is a motor speech disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak. Speech therapists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital [...]
Neurofeedback and Parkinson’s Disease – How Can It Help?
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder that impairs motor function, causing shaking limbs, muscle stiffness, and even loss [...]
Social Media and Mental Health
As technology has grown over the last decade, an entirely new medium for social interaction has emerged, allowing us [...]
Seven Tips to Help with Caregiver Stress
Caring for a loved one can be stressful for even the most resilient of people, especially if you feel [...]
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, Social Anxiety Disorder affects 15 million adults or 6.8% of the [...]
How Chronic Insomnia Affects the Brain
Sleep is important, it’s a simple fact. It has long been proven that memory and learning are connected to sleep. [...]
Depression Is Not Simple – It’s More Than Just Being Sad
We’ve all experienced sadness before - after a breakup, when we get passed over for the big promotion, after [...]
What are the Long-Term Effects of a Concussion?
According to the Brain Injury Research Institute, 1.5 million Americans suffer from traumatic brain injuries, with a brain injury [...]
The Gut Brain Connection and Why It Matters
Have you ever heard anyone call your gut your second brain? You might think this is because people tend to [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Neurofeedback Therapy
Individuals are getting tired of being subscribed medications that do more harm than good and seeing doctor after doctor [...]
Why Mental Health Should Be Taught in Schools
Throughout the years, teachers from Hamilton Southeastern School District have noticed a difference in the anxiety levels of their [...]
How to Cope With Student Stress and Anxiety
Student stress and anxiety are being called the mental health “tsunami” of our generation and unfortunately, our kids are [...]
12 Things You Can Do For Peak Performance
Chronic stress is becoming a national health crisis. The two most widespread stressors? Money and work - two things [...]
Today is PTSD Awareness Day
Today is PTSD Awareness Day and Brain Forest Centers is proud to help raise awareness for those we know [...]
What are the Stages of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects that parts of the brain responsible for memory, thought, and language. Sadly, it [...]
What Does a Race Car Crash do to Your Brain?
What Does a Race Car Crash do to Your Brain? Concussions have been a known issue for sports and [...]
Who’s Julie?
Since the beginning, BrainForest Centers has been committed to helping improve the quality of our clients lives one person [...]
How to Improve Your Gut Health
How to Improve Your Gut Health Your gut biome is a complex makeup of microorganisms residing in your intestines. [...]
Who’s Kevin?
Who's Kevin? If you've ever wandered over to our "who we are" page or been into our Fishers office, [...]
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
Our team here at Brain Forest Centers has proudly been a part of the success story for many individuals [...]
What Does Sleep Deprivation Do To The Brain?
What Does Sleep Deprivation Do To The Brain? If you feel slow after a sleepless night, you aren’t alone. [...]
How Does Exercise Improve Brain Function?
How Does Exercise Improve Brain Function? We hear all the time about the importance of regular physical activity. It’s [...]
What are the Symptoms of Anxiety?
What are the Symptoms of Anxiety? Although anxiety disorders look different for each individual, there is one symptom that [...]
Brain Food You Should Be Eating
Brain Food You Should Be Eating Here’s some food for thought – your brain is the control center for [...]
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Better Health
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Better Health Year-after-year, New Year’s resolutions are set with the goal of better health [...]
Can PTSD be Treated?
Can PTSD be treated? Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), like any mental health disorder, can dramatically affect the ability to [...]
5 Tips To Beating Holiday Depression
5 Tips To Beating Holiday Depression The holiday season is right around the corner and for some, this time [...]
Why Genetic Testing Is Important
Why Genetic Testing Is Important If you’ve been looking for answers to your health issues with no success, looking [...]
How To Manage Stress in College Students
How To Manage Stress in College Students Academic pressures like trying to maintain good grades and study habits can [...]
What Does Major Depression Do To The Brain?
What Does Major Depression Do To The Brain? Depression is more than just a mood disorder. It is a [...]
5 Ways ADHD Affects Learning in the Classroom
Returning back to school can be challenging for students struggling with ADHD. The thought of having to sit still [...]
How many concussions is too many?
Although there isn’t a set answer as to how many concussions is too many, there are different variables that [...]
What is Peak Performance and How Do I Reach It?
The term “peak” simply means to have reached the highest point of something like a career or academics. When someone peaks, things [...]
Are ADHD and Depression Linked?
As many as 70 percent of all people with ADHD will suffer symptoms of depression and/or anxiety at some [...]
What does autism do to the brain?
Much like a computer, the brain relies on intricate wiring to process and transmit information. Scientists have discovered that, in [...]
Why is Social Wellness So Important?
Why is social wellness so important?Because social support enhances quality of life and provides a buffer against adverse life events.When [...]
What are the Most Common Men’s Health Issues?
We all know that when it comes to men and women, differences abound. I'm sure you can create a [...]
Are Mental Illnesses Genetic?
Mental illness is on the rise, and the question of whether or not it’s a genetic illness commonly arises. [...]
What does sleep do for your brain?
We’ve heard it since we were itty bitty babies: sleep is so important. But just what does sleep do, [...]
How does food affect our brain function?
How does food affect our brain function? Think of your brain as an expensive super car. If you want [...]
How do I Build a Good Relationship With My Child’s Teacher?
Building a strong relationship with your child’s teacher can have a powerful impact on their academic success, but are [...]
5 Negative Coping Strategies in Dyslexic Students
Students who struggle with dyslexia are typically very good at hiding their difficulties. Dyslexia can go unnoticed in children [...]
Do you know what to do if your child is showing signs of a concussion?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. Did you know [...]
Chemical Imbalance: How does it really affect our brains?
The body is filled with numerous chemicals of various types, such as hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters. Chemical imbalances happen [...]
How to make sure your child is maximizing their overall brain health
Did you know that at birth, your baby's brain contains 100 billion neurons (as many as there are stars [...]
The Importance of Concussion Mitigation
Concussion Protocol. Why Concussion Mitigation Is Important. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a jolt to the head [...]
Why Is My Child Having Emotional Outbursts?
Is Your Child Experiencing Emotional Outbursts? Most children have occasional tantrums or meltdowns. They may sometimes lash out if they’re frustrated. Or they [...]