Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Stress, Thyroid, Hormones, and Mood
Stress, Thyroid, Hormones, and Mood
Stress, Thyroid, Hormones, and Mood
Monday 29th March 2021
Discover how stress affects thyroid hormones and mood with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes on the Counselor Toolbox Podcast. Gain valuable insights and practical advice.
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The importance of that in our clinical practice is, when we're doing our biopsychosocial assessment, to note these things, educate the individuals about the impact of these different things- environmental toxins, smoking, obesity, yada yada- on their gonadal hormones, on their thyroid hormones and how it could be contributing to their mood symptoms, and then encourage them to go to the doctor.
Ever wondered why stress seems to throw everything out of whack, including your mood? In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes unpacks the fascinating link between stress, thyroid hormones, and mood. She dives deep into how the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis interact, revealing how stress can disrupt thyroid hormones and lead to a cascade of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Dr.
Snipes emphasizes the importance of understanding these connections, especially for mental health clinicians who can educate patients on the broader impacts of thyroid health. She covers how factors like environmental toxins, smoking, and obesity can affect thyroid function and, in turn, influence mental well-being. The episode also touches on how aging and medications like antipsychotics can alter thyroid hormones, contributing to issues like inflammation and cognitive decline.
Whether you're a professional looking to enhance your counseling skills or someone seeking to understand the complexities of your own health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.