It seems that the mental health crisis is never ending and although awareness is much better, spotting the signs can be hard as there are so many factors. In this episode I look at how we approach mental health. This information does not replace professional advice and if you feel you need support then please reach out to a qualified health care practitioner. Depression as an inflammatory condition: https://www.maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/posts/2021/may/inflammation-is-a-core-feature-of-depression-new-evidence-from-large-scale-study/ Methylation and mental health: https://foodforthebrain.org/methylation-why-is-it-important-for-mental-health/ Talking and checking-in campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8TgVR33KM Hugs: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/oct/26/hugs-science-airport-minutes Talking to yourself and inner child work for beginners: https://www.innermelbpsychology.com.au/what-is-inner-child-work-and-how-to-get-started/ Circle of control: https://positivepsychology.com/circles-of-influence/ Help and stats: https://www.mind.org.uk/ My book, The Health Fix: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296 Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.