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4/ The takeaway? That extra slice of bacon or deli meat might cost you more than you think—years of mental clarity. Meanwhile, nuts & legumes could be your brain’s best friends. Choose wisely. 🥜🌱 #FoodForThought #MindYourDiet

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3/ Here’s a game-changer: Swap just 1 serving/day of processed red meat for nuts or legumes. Result? 19% lower dementia risk, 1.37 fewer yrs of cognitive ageing, AND 21% lower SCD risk. A simple diet tweak could save your mind. #DementiaPrevention #HealthyEating

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2/ Unprocessed red meat isn’t off the hook either. Eating ≥1 serving/day (vs <0.5) ups your risk of Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) by 16%. Processed red meat? 14% higher SCD risk. SCD = self-noticed memory slips that could hint at bigger issues. #CognitiveDecline

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1/ 🚨 Processed red meat might be speeding up your brain's ageing. New data: Each extra serving/day accelerates global cognition decline by 1.61 yrs & verbal memory by 1.69 yrs. Your diet could be silently stealing your sharpness. 🧠 #BrainHealth #Nutrition

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👉Patterned Repetition Strengthens the #Brain Eg: 30 curls in 3 sets of 10 builds strength, while 30 random curls throughout the day do not. ✅The brain functions similarly—neurons strengthen their connections through repeated, patterned activation.

👉Manageable #stress builds resilience eg: Unused muscles weaken, and neural pathways fade without regular activation ✅Repetitive, structured activity strengthens both muscles & brain pathways ✅Resilience requires patterned, repetitive experiences

#Resilience vs. #Vulnerability to Stress ✅A person's past experiences determine whether they develop resilience or become vulnerable to #stress ✅Repeated stress exposure can either enhance brain's coping ability (tolerance) or make it hypersensitive (sensitization)

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Pattern Affects #Brain. Eg: Drug Responses 👉Same drug, taken in different patterns, has opposite effects: ✅Frequent, small doses → Leads to #tolerance (requiring more drug for same effect) ✅Infrequent, large doses → Leads to #sensitization (causing stronger reactions)

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👉Tolerance: Repeated patterned exposure reduces the brain’s response over time ✅Helps the #brain recognize familiar experiences as non-threatening. ✅Prevents #sensoryoverload by filtering out unnecessary responses. Both processes are crucial for memory and learning

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Sensitization vs. Tolerance 👉Sensitization: Repeated but non-patterned and unpredictable exposure makes the #brain overreact to similar future stimuli Seen in individuals with #PTSD, such as war veterans. Once sensitized, even small stressors can #trigger extreme reactions

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The Role of Pattern & Intensity in #Stress ✅Excessive or unmanageable stress can harm rather than strengthen a system ✅Like lifting too much weight on the first #gym visit, overwhelming stress can be damaging ✅What is #traumatic for one person may be insignificant for other

How #Stress Builds Strength ✅Moderate, predictable & repetitive stress strengthens a system ✅Muscles grow stronger with moderate stress ✅Brain's stress response system works similarly—moderate, patterned stress makes it more resilient

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Does #stress break you or build you? 🤔 What if I told you stress could make you stronger? It's true. Learn about the surprising science behind how stress shapes our #resilience (and when it becomes harmful). A thread: 👇 #StressScience #BrainHealth

Vishal Goyal @vishpsych.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

The Court referred to Section 21(1) and 21(4) of the Act, which mandate no discrimination between a person with mental illness and one with physical illness.

Vishal Goyal @vishpsych.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

The Court held that after the enactment of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, all healthcare policies and reimbursement schemes must comply with its provisions.

Vishal Goyal @vishpsych.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Reimbursement policy cannot exclude #mentalhealth treatment, as it violates the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, recently ruled by Jharkhand HC.

6/ #GDP growth alone doesn't suffice to boost well-being. Policies emphasizing job security and #socialsafety nets (e.g., China post-2010) enhance happiness more than economic growth alone.

5/ During the 2007-09 Great #Recession, American #happiness hit its lowest recorded level as incomes fell. Economic downturns reduce happiness as people compare current earnings to past ones, not just to others.

4/ Developed nations showed little change in #happiness despite steady #economic growth. Transition countries initially experienced a happiness decline despite economic recovery. Less-developed countries also did not see a significant happiness increase from income growth.

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3/ Increasing #GDP by 1% per year would take 500-1000 years to raise #happiness by just 1 point on a 10-point scale. A regression analysis of 54 countries (1981-2019) found no significant relationship between long-term GDP growth and happiness.

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2/ Data from the World Values Survey & Gallup World Poll confirm In U.S., happiness levels remained flat despite income tripling from 1946 to 1970. Countries like China (1990-2015), Japan (1958-1987), & India (1995-2019) saw #GDP growth but no significant increase in #happiness

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1/ Renowned economist Richard A. Easterlin, known as the "father of #happiness economics," died on December 16, 2024, at 98. His 1974 paper introduced "Easterlin Paradox," showing that higher national #income doesn't always lead to more happiness.

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“Time is not managed, activities are managed” Managing time may lead to stretching work to fill available time.

5/ Analysis: Logistic regression, adjusted for confounders. Key Findings: Inverse relationship—higher creatine = lower depression risk. Subgroup Analysis: Strongest effect in women, young adults (20–39) Sensitivity Tests: Adjusted for fish intake & creatine supplements

4/ Data Source: NHANES (2005–2012), 22,692 U.S. adults (≥20 yrs). Depression Measure: PHQ-9, ≥10 score = depression. Creatine Intake: Two 24-hour dietary recalls, categorized into quartiles. Covariates: Age, sex, race, BMI, education, income, smoking, physical, antidepressant

3/ Women showed the strongest link between #creatine and improved #mood. Young adults (20–39 years) also benefited significantly Creatine supports brain energy, acts as an #antioxidant, and protects brain cells, optimizing brain function. Meat, fish, or poultry provide creatine

2/ #Creatine is a natural compound in meat, fish, and poultry that helps your brain and muscles produce energy. A study of 22,692 U.S. adults showed those with higher creatine intake had a lower #depression risk: 10.2% for the lowest intake, 5.9% for the highest.

1/ Can Your Diet Help Fight #Depression? The Link Between #Creatine & Mental Health Your diet may play a role. A study found higher creatine intake is linked to lower depression risk. Here’s the breakdown. 🧵

5/ Good news: Psychodynamic approaches show promise! Three evidence-based therapies for TRD + PDs: 🔹 Good Psychiatric Management (GPM) 🔹 Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) 🔹 Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)

4/ The challenge? Accurate assessment. People with PDs may overreport depressive symptoms. Depression can distort personality assessments. The best approach? Structured interviews + collateral input from close ones. 🧐

3/ Depression & personality pathology are deeply intertwined. Some models explain their link: Common Cause: Both stem from shared underlying factors. Precursor: Personality traits predict depression. Continuum: Depression & personality disorders exist on a spectrum.

2/ TRD occurs when major depressive disorder (MDD) fails to respond adequately to treatment. Studies show that comorbid personality disorders often contribute to this resistance. But why? 🤔

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1/ Struggling with depression that doesn’t improve despite treatment? You’re not alone. When depression persists despite multiple interventions, it may be treatment-resistant depression (TRD)—and personality disorders (PDs) could be a hidden factor. Let’s dive in. ⬇️

9/ #Adenosine reminds us how deeply connected our energy, #sleep, and habits are. It’s the molecular maestro orchestrating our need for rest. And while #caffeine can offer a temporary boost, there’s no substitute for the real, restorative power of sleep.

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8/ This #adaptation is why you might need more #caffeine over time to feel the same buzz. It’s also why skipping your daily dose can leave you feeling even #sleepier than before—those extra #adenosine receptors are now unoccupied and signaling for #rest.

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7/ When #adenosine can’t bind to its receptors, your #neurons fire faster, your alertness skyrockets, and #adrenaline kicks in, keeping you awake and energized. But there’s a catch: as you consume #caffeine regularly, your brain adapts by creating more adenosine receptors.

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6/ Now, let’s talk #caffeine! Ever wonder how your favorite coffee or tea keeps you alert? Caffeine works by blocking #adenosine receptors, preventing molecule from signaling your #brain to slow down. Essentially, caffeine hijacks adenosine's seat & keeps the #energy flowing.

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5/ During #slow-wave sleep (SWS)—the deep, restorative stage of rest—#adenosine levels start to drop as it’s recycled back into #ATP. This process not only reduces sleep pressure but also rejuvenates your body and #mind. #Deepsleep isn’t just restful; it’s vital for recovery.

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4/ Adenosine also helps regulate your sleep-wake balance. It works as a #homeostatic mechanism, ensuring your #sleep needs align with how long you’ve been awake. The more #wakeful hours you log, the stronger the call for sleep becomes—a natural, science-backed rhythm.

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3/ The longer you stay awake, the more #adenosine accumulates in your #brain. This rising level acts like a gentle nudge toward rest, interacting with A1 and A2A receptors to inhibit #wakefulness. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, it’s time to recharge!”

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2/ This fascinating molecule is a byproduct of ATP, the #energy currency in your cells. As your #brain works hard, ATP breaks down, and #adenosine builds up, creating "#sleep pressure".

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🧵why skipping your daily #caffeine dose can leave you feeling even #sleepier than before 1/8 Have you ever wondered why you feel sleepy after a long day? It’s not just exhaustion—it’s #adenosine at work.

5/5 🧵 Portion control and “enryo” (restraint) are ingrained in Japanese dining #culture. Meals are beautifully served in small dishes, creating #mindfulness around eating. 🍽️ Why Is the #Obesity Rate So Low in Japan and High in the U.S.? Some Possible Economic Explanations Senauer, Benjamin

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4/5 🧵 Japanese people #walk a lot. The average person walks 7,421 steps/day—about 3.75 miles. #Americans average around 4,000–5,000 steps/day. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ #Cars are expensive in Japan (high taxes, gas, and parking). Most people rely on #publictransportation, which requires walking to and from stations. 🚉

3/5 🧵 #Food is 49% more #expensive in #Japan than in the U.S. Japanese households spend 23% of their income on food vs. 13% in the U.S. This might discourage #overconsumption. 💴🍎

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2/5 🧵 The average #Japanese adult consumes 1,930 #calories/day. #Americans? 2,168 calories/day. Smaller portions + fewer calorie-dense foods = a big #health impact. 🥗 Japan’s #meals are rich in rice, vegetables, fish, and low in fat and sugar. 🍣🍚

1/5 🧵 The #obesity rate in #Japan is just 3.6%, while in the #U.S., it's a staggering 32%. What makes Japan one of the #healthiest nations? Let’s dive into some fascinating contrasts. 🌏💡