adverse childhood experience
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DocSnipesMar 26, 2026The Profound Long-Term Impacts of Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Physical and Mental Health
HealthAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)TraumaAttachment TraumaTraumatic Injury- DocSnipesFeb 7, 2026
Whole Person Counseling: A Functional Health Approach to Addiction Assessment and Interventions
PsychologyWhole Person RecoveryAddiction (functional definition)ToleranceWithdrawal (Physiological & Psychological) - DocSnipesOct 31, 2025
The PIECES Method: How Stress and Lifestyle Influence Gene Expression for Functional Mental Health
HealthFunctional Mental HealthEpigeneticsPIECES MethodMind-body connection - DocSnipesOct 29, 2025
Helping Clients Reset Their Nervous System & Age Gracefully: Addressing Age-Related Sympathetic Dominance and Inflammation
HealthSympathetic dominanceParasympathetic nervous systemAutonomic nervous systemChronic stress - DocSnipesSep 3, 2025
Involving the Family in Recovery and Treatment: Addressing Systemic Impacts of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
PsychologyFamily systemRecovery processAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Secure attachment - DocSnipesMar 13, 2025
The Overlap of CPTSD and BPD: Trauma, Diagnosis, and Neurobiological Insights
PsychologyComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Attachment Disruption - DocSnipesMar 7, 2025
Emerging Research in Schizophrenia: Unraveling Genetic, Neurological, Hormonal, and Gut-Brain Contributions
PsychologyGenetic foundations of schizophreniaNon-genetic factors in schizophreniaDopamine hypothesis (revisited)Neurotransmitter dysregulation - DocSnipesJan 23, 2025
Untangling the 10 Pervasive Myths of Addiction Recovery
PsychologyWillpower fallacyPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)Neurobiological changes in addictionRelapse as a learning opportunity 
HealthyGamerGGNov 26, 2024Psychological Foundations for Finding a Girlfriend: Diagnosis, Identity, Pleasure, and Cognition
PsychologyPsychotherapyDiagnosis (vs. treatment)Differential diagnosisCognitive filter- DocSnipesOct 3, 2024
The Dark Truth: How Uncontrolled Addiction & Mental Illness in Caregivers Cause Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Intergenerational Trauma
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Intergenerational TraumaFight or Flight ResponseAutonomic Nervous System (ANS) - DocSnipesSep 13, 2024
Healing Trauma: A New Approach to Personality Disorders and Differential Diagnosis
PsychologyDifferential DiagnosisTrauma-Informed PerspectivePersonality DisordersEnduring Pattern of Behavior - DocSnipesSep 12, 2024
How Attachment Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences Lead to Codependency and Personality Disorders
PsychologyAttachment TraumaAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)CodependencyPersonality Disorders - DocSnipesJul 29, 2024
Mastering Trauma-Informed Screening and Assessment for Holistic Health and Prevention
PsychologyTrauma-informed screeningAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) - DocSnipesJun 28, 2024
Attachment Theory, Trauma, and Pathways to Secure Relationships
PsychologyAttachment TheorySecure AttachmentInsecure AttachmentAnxious Attachment - HealthyGamerGGJun 16, 2024
Shit Life Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming Systemic Disadvantage and Maladaptive Adaptations
PsychologyShit Life Syndrome (SLS)Poly-substance useDiagnostic constructsAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - DocSnipesJun 10, 2024
The Bidirectional Gut-Brain Axis: How the Second Brain Influences Mental and Physical Health
HealthGut-brain axisEnteric nervous system (ENS)Vagus nerveHPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis) - DocSnipesApr 12, 2024
Conquering Abandonment Fears: Understanding Schemas, Attachment, and Healing
PsychologyFear of AbandonmentSchemasCore BeliefsLove Map - DocSnipesDec 20, 2023
Differential Diagnosis of Personality Disorders: A Trauma-Informed Approach
PsychologyPersonality Disorder (PD)Trauma-Informed ApproachComplex PTSD (C-PTSD)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - DocSnipesNov 1, 2023
Nurturing Secure Attachment Across the Lifespan: The CARES Approach and Age-Appropriate Strategies
PsychologySecure attachmentCARES approachConsistency (caregiving)Attention (caregiving) - DocSnipesSep 6, 2023
Healing from Attachment Issues: Understanding Complicated Grief and Early Childhood Development
PsychologyComplicated GriefPrimary Attachment RelationshipSecondary LossInternal Working Model - DocSnipesAug 9, 2023
Unveiling Postpartum Depression: Distinctions, Impacts, and Comprehensive Interventions for Counselors
PsychologyPostpartum Depression (PPD)Postpartum PsychosisPostpartum Blues (Baby Blues)Perinatal Mood Disorders - DocSnipesAug 2, 2023
A Trauma-Informed Perspective on Oppositional Defiant, Conduct, and Impulse Control Disorders
PsychologyOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Conduct Disorder (CD)Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)Pyromania - DocSnipesJul 19, 2023
PTSD: Exploring the Functional Nature of Symptoms and Therapeutic Interventions
PsychologyFunctional nature of symptomsHypervigilanceNorepinephrine dysregulationCortisol system dysregulation - HealthyGamerGGMay 13, 2023
Trauma: The Great Chameleon - Understanding Its Common Manifestations, Adaptive Mechanisms, and Pathways to Healing
PsychologyTrauma as the great chameleonAffect dysregulationCoercive controlParalysis of initiation - DocSnipesApr 15, 2023
Trauma's Impact on Executive Function and the Role of the Inner Child
PsychologyExecutive functioning deficitsTrauma-related symptomsPlanning, organizing, problem-solvingStress response system - DocSnipesApr 13, 2023
Trauma-Related Restlessness and Hyperactivity: Beyond ADHD Misdiagnosis
PsychologyTrauma-related symptomsRestlessnessHyperactivityADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) - DocSnipesMar 15, 2023
Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Overview for Counselors
PsychologyAddiction (ASAM/DSM-5-TR definition)Co-occurring disorders (Comorbid disorders)HPA axis dysregulationMicrobiome alteration - DocSnipesMar 10, 2023
A Sociological Approach to Mental Health Prevention: Addressing Risk and Enhancing Protective Factors through the Socioecological Model
PsychologySocioecological ModelMicrosystemMesosystemExosystem - DocSnipesMar 6, 2023
The Enduring Impact of Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Adult Health and Behavior
PsychologyChildhood TraumaAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Intentional TraumaUnintentional Trauma - HealthyGamerGGMar 4, 2023
The Paradox of Confidence: Why It's Impossible to Gain and How to Unlearn Insecurity
PsychologyConfidence (default state)Insecurity (learned state)Unlearning insecuritySamskar (nugget of trauma) - DocSnipesFeb 27, 2023
Demystifying Trauma Responses: 12 Unrecognized Signs of PTSD and Traumatic Injury
PsychologyTraumatic InjuryPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - DocSnipesFeb 22, 2023
Diabetes and Mental Health: A Clinician's Guide to Screening, Complications, and Integrated Care
HealthDiabetes screeningHPA axis dysregulationInsulin resistanceGlycemic control (A1C) - DocSnipesDec 7, 2022
Stress, Hormones, and Mental Health: Understanding the HPG Axis and its Interplay with the HPA Axis
HealthHypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) AxisHypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) AxisEstrogenTestosterone - DocSnipesNov 23, 2022
Lifestyle Interventions and Their Physiological Impact on Mental Health
HealthHypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axisThreat response systemGonadal hormone imbalancesAutoimmune disorders - DocSnipesOct 6, 2022
12 Strategies for Mindfulness and Self-Awareness in Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
PsychologyContextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)MindfulnessSelf-awarenessPsychological flexibility - DocSnipesSep 29, 2022
10 Signs of Codependency in Children and CBT Parenting Tools to Help
PsychologyCodependencySeparation anxietyRejection sensitivityHypervigilance - DocSnipesSep 13, 2022
How Parental Codependency Impacts Children: Developmental, Emotional, and Behavioral Consequences
PsychologyCodependencySecure AttachmentEmotional DysregulationAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - DocSnipesSep 9, 2022
Understanding and Healing Disorganized (Anxious-Avoidant) Attachment
PsychologyDisorganized AttachmentAnxious-Avoidant AttachmentAbandonment AnxietyEmotional Dysregulation - DocSnipesSep 5, 2022
Revealing Signs of Anxious Attachment: Understanding Causes and CBT-Based Strategies for Healing
PsychologyAnxious attachmentFear of abandonmentRejection sensitivityHypervigilance - DocSnipesAug 24, 2022
The Intersecting Roots of Codependency, cPTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder: Trauma, Attachment, and Dysfunctional Environments
PsychologyCodependencyComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Insecure attachment - DocSnipesAug 23, 2022
How Adverse Childhood Experiences Cause Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)Physical AbuseEmotional Abuse - DocSnipesAug 11, 2022
Defining Codependency: Distinctions from Healthy Relationships and Origins in Childhood Trauma
PsychologyCodependencyDependencyInterdependenceHealthy Caretaking - DocSnipesJul 27, 2022
Mastering Trauma-Informed CBT Principles: Understanding Impact and Fostering Rapid Relief
PsychologyTrauma-Informed CareCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Big T TraumaLittle t Trauma - DocSnipesJun 22, 2022
A Trauma-Informed Perspective on Oppositional Defiant, Conduct, and Intermittent Explosive Disorders
PsychologyOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Conduct Disorder (CD)Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)Trauma-informed perspective - DocSnipesMay 31, 2022
22 Modifiable Risk Factors and Strategies to Reduce Dementia Risk
HealthCognitive reserveMidlife hypertensionHypoxiaDepressant misuse - DocSnipesMay 20, 2022
How to Set and Maintain Healthy Personal Boundaries: Navigating Weak vs. Rigid Styles
PsychologyWeak BoundariesRigid BoundariesPhysical BoundariesAffective Boundaries - DocSnipesMay 16, 2022
Breaking the Cycle: Parenting with Anxiety, PTSD, or BPD and Fostering Secure Attachment
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Emotional DysregulationSecure AttachmentAnxious Attachment - DocSnipesApr 30, 2022
The Societal Shift Towards Narcissism: Origins, Traits, and Breaking the Cycle
PsychologyNarcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)Narcissistic traitsAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Grandiosity - DocSnipesMar 2, 2022
Discovering EMDR and Bilateral Stimulation: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Therapeutic Process for Trauma
PsychologyEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)Bilateral Stimulation (BLS)Trauma processingFight-or-flight network - DocSnipesJan 27, 2022
Parentification: Understanding its Impact and Strategies for Adult Recovery
PsychologyParentification (physical)Parentification (emotional)Parentification (cognitive)Parentification (environmental) - DocSnipesJan 26, 2022
Addiction Recovery and Cluster B Disorders: An Attachment-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach
PsychologyAttachment-based trauma-informed lensCluster B personality disordersAddiction as a surrogate secure attachmentUnresolved trauma - DocSnipesJan 19, 2022
Insecure Attachment Linked to Codependency and Addiction: Understanding Roots and Recovery
PsychologyCodependencyInsecure AttachmentSecure AttachmentAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - DocSnipesJan 10, 2022
Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Understanding Behavior Through Phenomenological Reality and Past Learning
PsychologyContextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Phenomenological realitySchemaMindfulness - DocSnipesJan 8, 2022
Nurturing Secure Attachment Across the Lifespan: The CARES Approach
PsychologySecure attachmentAttachment theoryCARES approach (Consistency, Attention, Responsiveness, Empathy/Validation, Solutions)Emotional regulation - DocSnipesJan 5, 2022
Nurturing Children's Mental Health: 25 Strategies for Fostering Safety, Competence, and Confidence
PsychologyEmotional safetyPhysical safetySelf-efficacyDistress tolerance - DocSnipesNov 9, 2021
Characteristics of a Trauma-Informed Workplace: Understanding and Mitigating Trauma Across Organizations, Staff, and Clients
PsychologyTrauma-informed workplaceOrganizational traumaStaff traumaClient trauma - DocSnipesSep 28, 2021
Addictive Relationships: Understanding, Identifying, and Overcoming Unhealthy Attachments
RelationshipsAddictive relationshipsPsychological withdrawalPhysical withdrawalNew Relationship Energy (NRE) - DocSnipesSep 9, 2021
Chemical and Behavioral Addictions: An Overview of Causes, Consequences, and the Path to Recovery (Part 1)
PsychologyBehavioral AddictionsChemical AddictionsDiagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) - DocSnipesSep 3, 2021
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Evidence-Based Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Persistent Fatigue
HealthChronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)Persistent FatiguePost-exertional fatigueUnrefreshing sleep - DocSnipesAug 18, 2021
Reducing Recidivism with the PACER Method: A Trauma-Informed Integrative Approach
PsychologyRecidivismPACER MethodTrauma-informed careSelf-efficacy - DocSnipesJul 30, 2021
Parental Alienation: Identification, Intervention, and its Link to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
PsychologyParental Alienation (PA)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Psychological Child Abuse (DSM-5 code 995.51)Brainwashing - DocSnipesJul 21, 2021
Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Assessment: Domains, Mnemonics, and Clinical Relevance for Counselors
PsychologyBiopsychosocial AssessmentCircadian RhythmsSleep Pressure (Adenosine)Behavioral Addictions (ICD-11) - DocSnipesJul 13, 2021
Revealing How ACEs Can Cause Attachment Trauma and Codependency: Strategies for Healing Insecure Attachment
PsychologyTrauma-informed perspectiveDisrupted attachmentAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Codependency - DocSnipesJun 25, 2021
Understanding and Healing from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma: Behavioral Manifestations and Trauma-Informed Interventions
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Trauma-informed careHPA axis dysregulationNeurotransmitters (dopamine, norepinephrine, cortisol, glutamate) - DocSnipesJun 23, 2021
Supporting Loved Ones with Borderline Personality Disorder: Understanding Triggers, Brain Differences, and Effective Support Strategies
PsychologyBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)TraumaAmygdalaHippocampus - DocSnipesJun 19, 2021
The Long-Term Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma on Adult Health and Brain Function
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Traumatic InjuryFamily ViolenceFamily Mental Illness - DocSnipesApr 23, 2021
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills: Understanding and Managing Emotional Dysregulation
PsychologyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotional dysregulationHigh sensitivityHPA axis (Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) - DocSnipesApr 9, 2021
Child Abuse Awareness: Types, Prevalence, Indicators, and Long-term Impact
PsychologyPhysical abuseSexual abuseEmotional abuseNeglect - DocSnipesFeb 1, 2021
Lifestyle Interventions for Mental Health: Addressing Physiological and Environmental Stressors
HealthHypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) AxisThreat Response SystemGonadal Hormone ImbalancesSystemic Inflammation - DocSnipesJan 22, 2021
The Intertwined Impact of the HPG and HPA Axes on Mental Health, Cognition, and Hormonal Balance
HealthHypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal (HPG) axisHypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axisGonadal hormonesEstrogen - DocSnipesJan 13, 2021
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Understanding Trauma's Lifelong Impact and Intergenerational Cycles
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Traumatic InjuryLifespan PerspectiveFrontal Cortex Development - DocSnipesDec 1, 2020
The Psychology of Anger and Rage: Understanding Triggers, Consequences, and Management Strategies
PsychologyFight-or-flight responseHPA axis activationHPA axis dysregulationEmotional continuum - DocSnipesNov 18, 2020
Family Therapy: Navigating Addiction and Mental Health in Systemic Contexts
PsychologyFamily therapySocioecological modelReciprocal processHomeostasis (family systems) - DocSnipesOct 22, 2020
ADHD, Addiction, and Mental Health: Comorbidity, Overlap, and Neurobiological Underpinnings
PsychologyAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)ComorbidityDopamine DysfunctionNorepinephrine Dysfunction - DocSnipesAug 26, 2020
Integrated Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment for Adults in the Criminal Justice System
HealthCo-occurring disordersRecidivismScreening and assessmentCriminogenic thinking - DocSnipesApr 11, 2020
Neurobiology of Addiction Part 2: Physiological Damage, Recovery, and Holistic Interventions
NeuroscienceHPA axis activationAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Emotional dysregulationNeurotoxicity - DocSnipesFeb 26, 2020
Helping Parents of Children with Autism: A Neuro-Atypical Approach for Counselors and Caregivers
PsychologyNeuro-atypicalDeficit-based approachDifferences-based approachSecure attachment - DocSnipesJan 10, 2020
Trauma-Informed Skills for Supervision: Addressing Staff Trauma and Organizational Dynamics
PsychologyTrauma-informed careSecondary traumaHPA axis dysregulationHypervigilance - DocSnipesDec 20, 2019
Attachment Theory and Adult Relationships: Reducing Abandonment Fears in Counseling
RelationshipsAttachment TheoryPrimary Attachment FigureAttachment BehaviorsEmotional Regulation - DocSnipesJul 17, 2019
Enhancing Healthy Adolescent Development: Fostering Independence, Resilience, and Well-being
PsychologyAdolescent developmental tasksHealth literacyActivities of daily living (ADLs)Financial literacy - DocSnipesJun 3, 2019
Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment: Erikson's Developmental Stages, Self-Esteem, and Social Functioning
PsychologyPsychosocial Developmental StagesTrust vs. MistrustAutonomy vs. Shame and DoubtInitiative vs. Guilt - DocSnipesMar 15, 2019
Enhancing Trauma Resilience: Understanding Acute & Intergenerational Trauma and Strategies for Healing
PsychologyAcute TraumaIntergenerational TraumaTrauma ResiliencePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - DocSnipesMar 8, 2019
Complicated Grief, Trauma, and the Profound Impact of Insecure Early Childhood Attachment
PsychologyComplicated GriefPrimary Attachment RelationshipSecondary LossTrauma - DocSnipesMar 8, 2019
Trauma, Grief, and Personality Disordered Symptoms: A Trauma-Informed Perspective on Etiology and Treatment
PsychologyTrauma-informed carePersonality disordered symptomsAdaptive reactions (to trauma)Persistent Complex Bereavement Disorder - DocSnipesMar 4, 2019
The Psychosocial Impact of Trauma: Understanding Effects and Navigating Recovery
PsychologyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Secondary TraumatizationTrauma TriagePersistent Fear State - DocSnipesAug 9, 2018
Integrated Treatment Strategies and Program Implementation for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
PsychologyCo-occurring disordersIntegrated treatmentBio-psycho-social needsWraparound services - DocSnipesJul 20, 2018
Mental Health and Mental Illness Fundamentals Part 2: Prevention Strategies, Treatment Modalities, and Recovery
PsychologyPrimary PreventionSecondary PreventionTertiary PreventionEcological Model of Counseling - DocSnipesFeb 16, 2018
Holistic Strategies for Mental Illness Prevention and Mental Health Promotion
PsychologyMental illness preventionMental health awarenessSecondary preventionEmotional dysphoria - DocSnipesFeb 8, 2018
Trauma-Informed Care: A Sociocultural Perspective and Its Holistic Impact
PsychologyDSM-5 criteriaTrauma-informed care (TIC)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Acute Stress Disorder - DocSnipesJan 29, 2018
Trauma-Informed Care: Principles of Screening and Assessment based on SAMHSA TIP 57
PsychologyTrauma-informed careScreeningAssessmentRetraumatization - DocSnipesNov 17, 2017
Common Errors and Differential Diagnosis in Personality Disorders
PsychologyPersonality Disorder DiagnosisDifferential DiagnosisBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)Acculturation - DocSnipesNov 4, 2017
Critique of the Opiate Commission's Preliminary Report: Unpacking Barriers and Missed Opportunities in the Opioid Crisis Response
HealthSubstance Use Disorder (SUD)Institutes for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusionMedicaid reimbursementIntensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - DocSnipesOct 20, 2017
Exploring the Course, Continuum, and Interventions for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addictive Disorders
PsychologyCo-occurring disordersDifferential diagnosisNeurotransmitter imbalanceSubstance-induced symptoms - DocSnipesAug 11, 2017
Building Resilience and Mental Strength: Essential Counseling Skills for Navigating Adversity
PsychologyResilience as a processWeeble Wobble analogyToolbox of coping skillsDistress tolerance - DocSnipesApr 17, 2017
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Principles, Application, and Adaptations for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
PsychologyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Manualized Best PracticeTraumatic GriefEmotional Dysregulation - DocSnipesApr 14, 2017
Discovering Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Part 2: The Cognitive Triangle and Trauma Narrative
PsychologyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Cognitive TriangleCognitive CopingTrauma Narrative - DocSnipesMar 21, 2017
STOP Ignoring These Complex Trauma Signs in Kids: Understanding ACEs, Brain Impact, and Interventions
PsychologyComplex TraumaSimple TraumaAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Emotion Dysregulation 
hubermanlabTransforming Mental Health: The Central Role of Metabolic and Mitochondrial Health with Dr. Chris Palmer
HealthMetabolic healthMitochondrial healthMetabolic PsychiatryNeuroplasticity