Objectives

This course will help you understand the Mind-Body Connection

• What is Integrative Behavioral Health
• Overview of the Brain, Hormones and Neurotransmitters
• Important Physiological Systems in Mental Health
  
• Overview of Adrenaline: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
  
• Overview of Cortisol: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Thyroid Hormones: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Testosterone: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Progesterone: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Estrogen: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Oxytocin and Vasopressin: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of DHEA: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Acetylcholine and Nicotinic Receptors: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Endocannabinoids: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Endorphins: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Glutamate: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of GABA: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Pverivew of Dopamine: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Serotonin: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of Norepinephrine: Interactions with Other Hormones and Neurotransmitters and Impact on Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Mental Health and the Immune System and Autoimmune Issues
• Overview of the Relationship Between Weight and Insulin Responsiveness and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Light and Circadian Rhythms and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Inflammatory Cytokines and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Pain and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Cardiovascular Functioning and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Gut Health and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Nutrition and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health
• Overview of the Relationship Between Exercise and Mental Health