Depression doesn’t always show up the way people expect. It may not resemble sadness. It might feel more like a slow pull inward, causing less energy, less motivation, more distance between you and the people or routines you care about. Some days, it may even be hard to focus. Other days, it may be hard […]
Author Archives: Kevin Day
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Depression can affect every part of daily life. It may slow your thoughts, drain your energy, or make it difficult to feel connected to people or routines that once felt familiar. Even when everything looks the same on the outside, something inside feels off. Support often works best when it addresses both emotional and physical […]
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Eating disorders are rarely just about eating. They often begin with concerns about food, weight, or appearance, but underneath, there’s usually more. These conditions are shaped by stress, emotional pain, and deep patterns in how someone relates to themselves and their world. Many people living with an eating disorder are trying to manage fear, uncertainty, […]
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the most commonly misunderstood mental health conditions. In everyday conversation, the term “OCD” is often used casually or incorrectly, reducing a serious and often painful experience to a personality quirk or preference. These misunderstandings can make it harder for people to recognize what they are going through and feel safe […]
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Eating disorders tend to begin quietly. Subtle shifts in habits, mood, or energy may be easy to overlook at first. Over time, those shifts often become patterns that reflect emotional pain, disrupted self-image, or a struggle for control. When these changes are met with care and curiosity, they are more likely to be named and […]
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Watching someone you care about struggle with an eating disorder can stir up a mix of emotions such as worry, fear, or helplessness. It is natural to want to say the right thing or step in with solutions, but often, what is needed most is presence. Even when the path forward feels uncertain, showing up […]
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Why Genomic Testing Matters in Mental Health Medication Genomic testing (also called pharmacogenomics) looks at how your genes affect the way your body processes medications. This is especially important in mental health, where finding the right medication can often take time. Up to one-third of people with depression carry genetic differences that affect how they […]
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In this episode of Lift and Make Lighter, Tom Wilkinson, founder and CEO of NeuroNova, joins Dr. Kyle Bills, Associate Dean of Research at the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, for a conversation about healing that starts deeper than symptoms. Together, they explore the science and intention behind a new kind of intervention: NeuroNova’s chair, […]
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Margaret Bailey, a clinician at LÉVO, brings deep presence and quiet strength to her work. In this episode of Lift and Make Lighter, she shares what it means to truly show up for another person, and how that one act can ripple outward in ways that matter. Her insights are not about quick fixes or […]
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Mental health is shaped by more than thoughts and emotions. It’s influenced by sleep, hormones, past experiences, daily stress, and how supported you feel in your environment. That’s why care should reflect the full picture, not just the most “evident” aspects. At LÉVO, we focus on whole-person support. We look at how your mind and […]