Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Empower Your Mind: Helpful Practices for Mental Health Awareness
Empower Your Mind: Helpful Practices for Mental Health Awareness
Empower Your Mind: Helpful Practices for Mental Health Awareness
Monday 6th May 2024
Join Dr. Jason Powers on Positive Recovery MD to explore how mindfulness and meditation can bridge the gap between mental health and addiction recovery.
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Dr. Jason Powers, MD
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Episode Overview
- Mental health is integral to successful recovery, requiring simultaneous treatment of addiction and mental illness.
- Mindfulness and meditation practices are potent tools for managing mental health and aiding cognitive function.
- Observing and understanding one's thoughts can lead to better responses to life's challenges and cravings.
- Developing coping skills post-addiction involves embracing mindfulness, even during calm periods.
- Building emotional resilience through meditation and self-awareness is crucial in navigating recovery's hardships.
Mental health plays a significant role in recovery... If you're not treating addiction and mental illness, you're not treating either.
Ever thought about how closely mental health and addiction recovery are linked? In this episode of 'Positive Recovery MD', Dr. Jason Powers sheds light on this vital connection. With around 80% of his patients battling both substance use disorders and mental illnesses, Dr. Powers argues that treating one without the other is like patching up a sinking ship.
He dives into the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, not just as buzzwords but as practical tools to improve brain health and manage anxiety before it spirals out of control. This isn't just about treating symptoms; it's about understanding the underlying causes of addiction to pave the way for genuine recovery. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, you're not alone, and there's no shame in seeking help.
This episode is all about destigmatizing mental illness and addiction, encouraging listeners to embrace positive habits and self-awareness. Tune in for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is compassionate, offering real-world strategies to empower your journey towards a healthier, more balanced life.