The Ugly Truth Behind the Mountain Blues While we love to think it is all sunshine and powder days in the mountains, there are a few issues that seem to spring up in many mountain towns. Unfortunately, suicide, depression, and substance abuse are nothing new to these Neverland destinations. Anyone who has seen Dexter go off the rails in Aspen Extreme knows what I am talking about. […] Brains Katy Shipley | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
FOMO: “The Fear Of Missing Out” Explained The fear of missing out, or more commonly referred to as FOMO, is a term that many of us are familiar with and experience. The phenomenon alludes to the perception that others are having more fun or living better lives than us. Involving a sense of envy and jealousy, FOMO inflicts feelings of anxiety and depression and ultimately damages one’s self-esteem. […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 11, 2020 0 Comments
New Study: Skiing Can Lower Your Risk of Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia I know it, you know it, we all know it – skiing makes you feel good. But the benefits of skiing go beyond just having happy days well spent in the mountains. Apart from keeping you physically in shape, science shows that skiing is actually good for your mental health. After studying the health records of cross-country skiers in Sweden, […] Brains SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 2 Comments
Surfing Legend Sunny Garcia Hospitalized in Battle with Depression Surfing legend Vincent “Sunny” Garcia is in the intensive care unit at a hospital in Oregon, according to the World Surf League. Related: Legendary Californian Surfer Mike Doyle Passes Away at 78 Initial reports had suggested the former world champion, who has been open about his battle with depression in the past, had died, but the World Surf League confirmed his […] Surf SwellBrains | May 7, 2019 0 Comments
‘Nature’ Prescribed as Medicine by Shetland, Scotland Doctors Most of the outdoor community is well aware of the positive mental effects spending time outside can bring. Once you’ve experienced the change in general mood living an outdoor-centered life catalyzes, its relatively easy to make it a priority. In my experience, ‘outdoorsy people’ are generally happier despite life circumstance variables and more apt to navigate times of adversity. […] Brains Sydney Stephens | November 8, 2018 0 Comments
Dave Mirra’s Tragic Death Raises Questions About The Impact of Concussions in Action Sports Dave Mirra’s death yesterday has raised concerns about the affects of concussions on the brain that lead to prevalent depression. Dave was found deceased in his truck yesterday after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Concussions have been associated with depression, which has raised concerns about whether or not concussions lead Dave Mirra to taking his own life. Other professional athletes have […] Chris Wallner | February 5, 2016 0 Comments
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