American Academy of Mental Health

05/09/2024

Super cute! I bought four colors (pink, black, white, and blue! https://amzn.to/3Wvn1Pi

01/23/2024

Hey there! Guess what? We're kicking off our amazing Free Book Club this Thursday at noon CST! How awesome is that? All you have to do is click on the link in the picture, and you're in! Trust me, you won't want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to dive into some captivating reads. See you there!

10/22/2023

Sign up today! It’s FREE!!!

Date: Weekly meetings on Thursdays (starting 11/02/2023)
Time: 12:00 pm CST
Location: Online via a Google Meet invitation sent directly to your email.

To purchase the book, follow the link:
https://a.co/d/7whgCI2

To sign up, email info@aacademyofm.com

10/13/2023

07/28/2023

SELF-CARE: Cooking

We all know that cooking carries some physical health benefits, as you can control both the ingredients you're eating, as well as the quality of those ingredients. But are there mental health benefits to cooking? The National Library of Medicine did a research trial looking at this exact question, and here's what they found:

"...inpatient and community-based cooking interventions yielded positive influences on socialization, self-esteem, quality of life, and affect."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5862744/

07/21/2023

Fresh ingredients are possibly the best part of summer, and where I'm from we have an abundance of squash, corn, and green chile in the summertime. Calabacitas (cal-au-bah-CEE-tas) is a traditional recipe in my culture and is not only delicious, but is also a quick one-pan meal that's perfect for week nights or summer get-togethers! Add ground beef or sausage to make this meal a bit more filling, or leave it out for a side dish or vegetarian treat.

07/19/2023

Curious in learning about the subject of addiction? There's a new course on the website featuring 4 hours of premium content regarding the pathophysiology of addiction, the neuroanatomy of how addiction affects the brain, and a breakdown of the affects of specific substances.

"This is a 4 part all-inclusive series looking into the neurophysiology of addiction, specific substances and their qualities, at-risk populations, and treatments & resources available for those seeking help."

https://learn.aacademyofmh.com/courses/addiction

07/18/2023

HOBBY SPOTLIGHT

07/14/2023

Gardening is a fantastic way to manage your mental health. There are so many benefits to being outside, surrounded by plants, learning, investing, and enjoying the bountiful harvest of healthy fresh foods. Do you have a garden this year? What's your favorite thing to grow?

Resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/201906/10-mental-health-benefits-gardening
https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2022/04/25/the-positive-effects-of-gardening-on-mental-health/
https://www.psycom.net/mental-health-wellbeing/gardening-good-for-mental-health

07/12/2023

We're offering counseling and therapy services!

Dr. Daniela is bilingual in German and English and can provide services in both languages. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families. Specialty areas include LGBTQIA+, grief, trauma work, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, suicidal ideation, self-harm, perfectionism, and extensive work with healthcare & other professionals. Reach out today!

Daniela Krotzer, Ph.D., LCSW, CMHIMP, CCTHP, CDBT

https://aacademyofmh.com/therapy-consultation-page/
https://drdanielakrotzer.com/