
Alleviant Integrated Mental Health Blog
Understanding ADHD: A Brain-Based Perspective on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope for Healing
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children—and increasingly recognized in adults. It affects not just attention and focus but emotional regulation, executive function, and overall quality of life. At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we approach ADHD differently—through a brain-first model that seeks to uncover the root causes rather than simply managing symptoms.
This blog explores ADHD’s underlying mechanisms, the impact of lifestyle and environment, common treatments, and how Objective Psychiatry (including spectral EEG or sEEG) offers a revolutionary path forward.
Understanding Depression: More Than Just a Chemical Imbalance
Depression is one of the most widespread and misunderstood conditions in the world. Affecting over 280 million people globally, it is far more than just sadness or a passing mood. Depression is a real, measurable condition rooted in both brain physiology and whole-body health.
Migraines and Mental Health: Treating the Root, Not Just the Pain
Migraines aren’t just headaches—they are neurological storms that can disrupt every part of life. Whether you’re sidelined by pain once a month or suffering chronically, the key to lasting relief is to understand what’s actually happening inside the brain.
At Alleviant, we treat migraines not as a surface symptom, but as a signal of deeper dysfunction. Using non-invasive brain mapping and natural therapies, we help restore balance and empower long-term healing.
Marijuana and the Brain — What You’re Not Being Told
We live in a time when marijuana is celebrated as a cure-all — a “natural” solution for everything from anxiety to pain. It’s legal in many states, promoted as medicine, and used by millions of adults and teens alike.
But legal doesn’t always mean safe. And popular doesn’t mean harmless.
Vaping and the Brain — What You’re Really Inhaling
Let’s be honest: vaping seems more convenient, more discreet, and maybe even safer than smoking. That’s part of the reason it’s exploded in popularity — especially among teens and young adults.
But here’s the truth: vaping is not safe for your brain. In some ways, it may be more harmful than smoking.
At Alleviant, we’re not here to shame or judge. We understand that peer pressure, curiosity, and stress all influence our decisions. Our goal is to simply educate, so that you can make better-informed choices about what you put into your body — and how it might be affecting your mental health and brain function.
Alcohol and the Brain — Short and Long-Term Impacts
We’re not here to judge. At Alleviant, we understand that ease of access, cultural norms, and emotional pain all influence our decisions — including whether or not we drink.
But while alcohol is widely accepted in our society, its effects on the brain are often underestimated — or misunderstood.
Our goal is simple: to educate you with clear, research-based facts so you can make informed, empowered decisions for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Toxic World, Tired Brain: How Environmental Toxins Affect Mental Clarity
We live in a world where chemicals are everywhere — in the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we use daily. Over time, these environmental toxins build up in our bodies and disrupt our brain’s ability to function at its best.
At Alleviant, we often see patients with brain fog, irritability, anxiety, and fatigue that don’t fully resolve with therapy or medication — until we address the toxic burden.