Notes on mental health, written for humans.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 25, 2026

Kratom & 7-OH in Mississippi: What You Need to Know About the Law, Dependence, Withdrawal, and Treatment

What the Ole Miss student deaths do and don't tell us about kratom, how 7-OH differs from kratom leaf, Mississippi law, dependence and withdrawal, treatment options including Suboxone, Brixadi and Vivitrol, plus a quick self-screen.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 24, 2026

Marijuana and Mental Health: What Today’s Cannabis Can Do to the Brain

Why today's high-potency THC is different from the marijuana of the 1970s, how cannabis affects the brain, its links to anxiety, psychosis and cannabis use disorder, Mississippi medical cannabis rules, and how treatment works.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 23, 2026

Understanding OCD: When Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions Take Control

What OCD really is, how obsessions and compulsions feed each other, what happens in the brain, how OCD is diagnosed, and what the evidence says about ERP therapy, SSRIs, and Luvox.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 22, 2026

Menopause, Hormones, and Mental Health: Can Hormone Replacement Therapy Help?

Why perimenopause and menopause can change mood, sleep, anxiety, and concentration — what estrogen, progesterone, and GABA have to do with it, what recent research says about hormone therapy, and when psychiatric care is the right next step.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 22, 2026

What Does Your Personality Say About You?

Understanding the Turned Leaf Personality Profile-30 (TLPP-30), the Big Five personality domains, relationship compatibility, and when personality patterns may deserve a closer clinical look.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 19, 2026

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Brain Science, Treatment, Recovery and Hope

A clear guide to bipolar disorder — mania and hypomania, bipolar depression, what happens in the brain, genetics, treatment, lithium, stigma and recovery — plus a free educational bipolar spectrum screening questionnaire.

Faith & Mental Health · September 19, 2026

Faith, Science, and Whole-Person Healing: Introducing Sýnolon Therapy

Turned Leaf Psychiatry's approach to biblically integrated, evidence-based psychotherapy — the story behind it, how Scripture and clinical evidence work together, and the Sýnolon Therapy framework.

Faith & Mental Health · September 19, 2026

Mental Illness and the Believer: What Charles Spurgeon's Life Can Teach Us

Charles Spurgeon preached to millions while living with severe, recurrent depression. What his life teaches Christians about faith, stigma, salvation and seeking psychiatric care.

Psychiatric Treatments · September 16, 2026

Flow: A New At-Home Brain Stimulation Treatment for Depression

Flow is the first FDA-approved at-home tDCS device for depression. Learn how it works, who it is for, results from the pivotal trial, costs, side effects and how Turned Leaf Psychiatry can help.

Mental Health & Wellness · September 15, 2026

Mental Health Services in Madison–Ridgeland, MS: A Local Guide

A local guide to mental health care in Madison and Ridgeland, MS — the types of services available, how a first psychiatric visit works, and how to choose a provider close to home.

Anxiety & Stress · September 15, 2026

Are they Panic Attacks-Turned Leaf Psychiatry can help!

Panic attacks can feel like a medical emergency. Learn what happens in the brain and body, when panic becomes panic disorder, and the treatments Turned Leaf Psychiatry offers in Ridgeland, MS.

Mental Health & Wellness · May 7, 2025

Originally published by Remission Psychiatry

Self-care and Kindness

Self-care is not another to-do list. A short reminder to listen to what your body and mind need and to respond to yourself with kindness.

Mental Health & Wellness · May 6, 2025

Originally published by Remission Psychiatry

Reading List

A curated reading list on depression, trauma, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia — books that can help you understand what you are living with.

Anxiety & Stress · May 6, 2025

Originally published by Remission Psychiatry

Exercises To Calm Your Anxious Thoughts

Five grounding exercises — 5-4-3-2-1, box breathing, thought labeling, mindful distraction, and a self-compassion check-in — for when your mind is racing.

Mental Health & Wellness · May 5, 2025

Originally published by Remission Psychiatry

The Beginners Guide to Mindfulness

What mindfulness is, why it helps with stress and focus, and simple ways to start a two-to-five minute daily practice.

Women's Mental Health · September 13, 2026

The Lindsay Clancy Case: Postpartum Psychosis, Psychiatric Treatment and Criminal Responsibility

An educational look at postpartum psychosis, its treatment and the legal question of criminal responsibility raised by the Lindsay Clancy case.

Weight Management · August 29, 2026

Healthy Weight, Healthier Mind: How Weight Management Can Support Mental Health

Learn how weight management may support mood, sleep, confidence, and overall mental health through a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Mental Health · August 27, 2026

Understanding the Hidden Connection Between Male Hormones and Mental Health

Learn how low testosterone and other hormonal changes may affect mood, anxiety, energy, sleep, and focus—and when to seek evaluation and discuss HRT.

Faith & Mental Health · July 21, 2026

Bridging Faith and Well-Being: How Christian Practices Help Manage Depression and Anxiety

Explore how integrating Christian faith and evidence-based mental health care provides a holistic path toward healing from anxiety and depression.

Faith & Mental Health · July 11, 2026

The 99-Things Phenomenon: The Science of Focus, Overload, and How to Reclaim Your Day

Overcome digital fatigue and executive strain. Learn the clinical science of focus and how to ground your morning in Christian faith to reclaim your day.

Mental Health · July 11, 2026

Understanding the Shift: The Science, Risks, and Reality of Kratom and High-Potency Alkaloids

Discover the science and hidden dangers behind modern kratom and high-potency extracts like 7-OH. Turned Leaf Psychiatry breaks down the clinical risks, withdrawal symptoms, and provides safe, evidence-based recovery options like Suboxone (MAT) to help you overcome kratom dependence.

ADHD · July 10, 2026

Back to School, ever considered ADHD testing and treatment? See how Turned Leaf Psychiatry can help.

Is the back-to-school transition exposing hidden struggles with focus, organization, or time management? Don't wait months for answers. Turned Leaf Psychiatry offers advanced ADHD testing using the Conners CPT 3 alongside comprehensive clinical care. Learn how prompt, science-backed ADHD t

Mental Health · July 8, 2026

Rest Better, Live Better: Turned Leaf Psychiatry Introduces At-Home Sleep Studies with Snap Diagnostics

Discover how Turned Leaf Psychiatry utilizes advanced Snap Diagnostics at-home sleep studies to uncover underlying issues like sleep apnea that impact your mental health, anxiety, and daily fatigue.

Mental Health · June 29, 2026

Overcoming the Noise: A Guide to ADHD Symptoms, Diagnosis, and How Turned Leaf Can Help

Struggling with focus or executive dysfunction? Learn about ADHD symptoms, gold-standard diagnosis, and personalized medical care at Turned Leaf Psychiatry.

Mental Health · June 28, 2026

The Science of a Balanced Mind: Practical Ways to Master Daily Productivity

Struggling with burnout? Discover 4 clinically backed strategies from Turned Leaf Psychiatry to align your daily tasks with your neurobiology.

Mental Health · June 1, 2026

Understanding Depression

Depression is a real medical condition, not a weakness. Learn how chronic stress impacts the brain and why full clinical remission is entirely possible.

Mental Health · May 27, 2026

Do You Struggle with Panic Attacks? Turned Leaf Psychiatry Can Help

Find out how Turned Leaf Psychiatry helps patients regain control and find long-term anxiety relief in the Madison, Ridgeland, and Jackson, MS metro areas.

Mental Health · September 2, 2025

Finding Relief from OCD: Treatment Options That Work

At Turned Leaf Psychiatry , we know how overwhelming it can feel to live with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) . OCD isn’t about being “too neat” or “particular”—it’s a condition where intrusive thoughts (obsessions) trigger repetitive actions or rituals (compulsions). This cycle can be exhaust

Mental Health · August 23, 2025

Your Guide to Different Types of Psychotherapy

Thinking about starting therapy, but feeling overwhelmed by all the different types out there? You're not alone! Psychotherapy isn't one-size-fits-all – there are several approaches, each with its own style and focus. In this friendly guide, we'll break down some of the most common types of therapy

Mental Health · August 23, 2025

Lifestyle Optimizations for Brain Health

1. Sleep Optimization Why it matters: Sleep is essential for emotional regulation, memory consolidation, and removal of neurotoxins (via the glymphatic system). Recommendations : - Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep nightly. - Maintain a consistent sleep/wake schedule (e

Mental Health & Wellness · May 28, 2019

What is GeneSight Testing and How Can It Help With Mental Health Treatment?

Finding the right mental health medication shouldn't be a game of chance. Learn how DNA-guided GeneSight testing takes the guesswork out of your treatment plan