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6 Brain Health Tips to Conquer Your Travel Anxiety
by Brianna Rauchman
Why does traveling cause so much anxiety? Discover why your brain prefers to stay home, and how to overcome your traveling fears.
Magic Mushrooms: Pushing Frontiers in Mental Health Dr. Keith Heinzerling & Dr. Daniel Kelly On “Your Daily Dose with Kym Douglas”
by Anthony Effinger
This episode comes from the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation’s podcast, Your Daily Dose with Kym Douglas. Pacific Neuroscience Institute experts, Dr. Keith Heinzerling and Dr. Daniel Kelly discuss the Treatment & Research in Psychedelics (TRIP) program at PNI. Dr. Heinzerling, an addiction medicine specialist and TRIP director, and Dr. Kelly, director and one of the four founders of PNI describe how psychedelic-assisted therapy with compounds such as psilocybin from “magic mushrooms” in clinical trials can help treat conditions such as alcohol use disorder, anxiety, and depression. Listen to this episode to learn how these doctors envision psychedelic-assisted therapy transforming the current model of mental health care.
Cognitive Reserve: The Hidden Key to a Healthy Brain
by Brianna Rauchman
Discover the secret to optimal brain health with Jennifer Bramen, PhD, Senior Research Scientist. Learn how cognitive reserve protects against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions, and gain practical advice to enhance your brain health.
Symptoms & Treatment of Brain Tumors
by Brianna Rauchman
Neuro-oncologist, Akanksha Sharma, MD, explains common symptoms of brain tumors and highlights the wide range of medical specialties that provide accessible brain tumor treatments. Plus, discover how Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) supports the brain tumor community.
Brain Tumor Awareness Day at PNI
by Amelia Garrison
PNI specialists joined the brain tumor community for a special day of festivities and a walk around Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica on May 31st, 2023.
What is Anxiety?
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Neuroscience Institute® experts discuss the signs and symptoms of anxiety. Discover the latest treatment and innovations at PNI's Pacific Treatment & Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program.
What is Myasthenia Gravis?
by William Buxton
June is Myasthenia Gravis awareness month. MG is a disorder of nerves and muscles that occurs when they don’t communicate well with each other. Learn more.
United Against Brain Tumors | Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John’s Host May Awareness Events
by Guest Author
Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John's observe Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Join our upcoming events to support patients and their loved ones.
How These ‘Simple 7’ Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women
by Guest Author
Discover 7 healthy habits recommended by the American Heart Association to lower women's dementia risk and improve long-term health.
6 Tips to Promote Brain Health
by Guest Author
Strengthen your emotional and cognitive function with experts from Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). Discover tips for incorporating exercise and nutrition into your daily routine to optimize your brain health.
Last updated: May 30th, 2023