Depression, anxiety and other stress-related mental health problems are among the most common and disabling medical conditions in the US, affecting nearly 1 in 5 adults at some point in their lives. Antidepressants can help some, but are of little benefit to others, plus often have negative side effects. In this episode, learn about various holistic treatment options, including the “Resilience Training Program,” developed by Henry Emmons, MD. This unique program helps restore people to a more resilient state by integrating nutrition, exercise and “the psychology of mindfulness” to improve outcomes in the treatment of depression and anxiety.

Listen: 12-11-09: A Holistic Approach to Depression and Anxiety, Guest: Henry Emmons, MD

Henry Emmons, MD

Henry Emmons, M.D., is a consultant to seven Twin Cities area college counseling centers and several other organizations, in addition to being a popular workshop presenter. He is a past recipient of a Bush Medical Fellowship, which funded a sabbatical to study natural and mindfulness therapies in the practice of psychiatry. He has created adult education programs through the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing. Dr. Emmons developed the “Resilience Training Program” for the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Emmon’s first book, The Chemistry of Joy: A Three Step Program for Overcoming Depression Through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom, was published by Simon and Schuster in January of 2006. His next book, The Chemistry of Calm: Cultivating the Roots of Resilience will be published in October, 2010