Issues, resources and information relating to mental and emotional health and the pituitary.
What does not get discussed has more power to instill fear, promote untruths, and deepen hurt and pain. Even in our modern Western culture, many myths and misinformation surround both the topics of sex and suicide, so I thought it was time to begin to explore and try to understand both here, as difficult as it may be to address.
From Linda M Rio, PWN contributor and mental health professional – I’m often contacted by those with an already diagnosed pituitary disorder or those who are searching for help and suspect they are impacted but
Linda M. Rio, LMFT, discusses patient experiences with clinicians, pituitary conditions, & mental health. Learn about the connection here.
Learn how pituitary disease impacts mental health in this week’s podcast—and what can be done to support patients more effectively.
Explore the link between pituitary disorders and mental health—what to watch for and how to support better care.
In recent decades volumes have been written and research done on trying to understand the impact extraordinarily negative life events have on the body, mind, spirit of those impacted.
Mankind has pursued many, many mysteries and challenges, some of which still remain unearthed and unsolved…
Continuing our recent coverage of brain fog, Dr. Blevins and I discussed a few examples from his clinical practice and personal experiences with the condition. We also cover a fascinating case from his clinic about a patient with an empty sella incidental finding and residual disease.
For many with pituitary conditions or endocrine disorders, “brain fog” is a common complaint. Author and therapist, Linda M. Rio, M.A., LMFT, shares about the connection here.
It seemed to Linda neither the medical nor mental health professions could adequately identify and treat these disorders, and a more holistic, comprehensive approach needed to be taken.
From Linda M. Rio MA – As another year winds down and new numbers appear on our calendars, this can be an opportune time to look back, then forward.
Linda M. Rio, LMFT, shares the connection between mental health and pituitary symptoms. Read stories from her practice and experience in hormone health here.