When people begin to notice shifts in mood, sleep, or stress, they often bring these concerns to their primary care provider. It feels natural to start with the clinician who already knows their health history and who may be guiding other aspects of their care. Primary care can be a helpful entry point, offering both […]
Category Archives: Mental Health
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Sep
Sep
Well-being grows in connection. The people closest to us often shape how we experience safety, belonging, and stress. Family life carries a powerful influence, offering stability and encouragement in some seasons while creating tension or confusion in others. Most often, it contains both. Relationships teach us how to share emotions, how to lean on support, […]
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Conversations about suicide are never easy. They can stir fear, grief, and uncertainty. Because of this, it’s important to begin with care: if you or someone close to you is struggling, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional or contact a crisis helpline right away. Support is available, and connection saves lives. In […]
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Aug
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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LÉVO is excited to welcome Dr. Austin Heaps, a doctorate-prepared psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, as our new Clinical Director at the South Weber location. Dr. Heaps brings a wealth of experience, empathy, and a holistic approach to mental health care, making him a valuable addition to our team and the communities we serve. A […]
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Aug
Aug
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, […]