Stick It To Depression Blog
Resources to help manage depression or anxiety and increase your peace and joy.
From Stress To Serenity: Exploring Acupuncture’s Role in Managing Panic Attacks
One of the challenges of living with mental health issues is dealing with the unexpected moments they can bring, such as panic attacks. These episodes can be particularly unsettling and are more common than you might think—Health Direct Australia reports that up to 15...
Understanding the Patient Experience: An Acupuncture Practitioner’s Guide to Effective Communication
We can’t deny the growing number of patients turning to acupuncture as an alternative treatment nowadays. This shift shows that people are becoming more open to new healing methods. Beyond the appeal of alternative treatments, a key factor driving this trend is the...
Why Acupuncturists Need To Be A GP’s Best Friend
When we feel ill or experience pain, our first thought is often to visit a general practitioner (GP). This makes perfect sense, as GPs have spent years studying the human body and learning the best ways to heal it. However, before modern medicine, people relied on...
Holistic Healing: Integrating Acupuncture into Cardiovascular Care for Depressive Patients
When we talk about depression, it's often viewed solely from a mental and emotional perspective. However, as we've discussed in our previous blogs, issues impacting mental well-being can have significant implications for our physical health, too. One such connection...
Antidepressant Deprescribing: As an Acupuncturist, What Should I Do?
In a world where quick fixes are often sought after, antidepressants tend to be the go-to option for doctors treating patients with depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. However, as we've mentioned, while antidepressants can be effective, they also...
Needle to Nirvana: Exploring the Revolutionary Benefits of Transformational Acupuncture for Depression
Last December, Sue graciously invited me to join her podcast as a guest speaker, where I had the opportunity to discuss the exceptional advantages of Transformational Acupuncture. I was thrilled to share my wealth of insights, not only to encourage potential patients...
The Healing Fusion: When Modern Medicine Meets Ancient Wisdom in a GP’s Practice
The Beautiful Side of Grief is a weekly podcast for people who want to hear interviews from people who have moved through heart-wrenching loss or those who are supporting this process. It is diverse and heart-warming, though most of all, it is positive and filled with...
Bridging East and West: Integrating Acupuncture into Modern Mental Health Practices
In recent years, there's been a growing fascination with the ancient practice of acupuncture as a potential game-changer in the realm of mental health. People are increasingly curious about the needles that have been a staple in traditional Eastern medicine for...
Healing the Healer: A Guide to Self-Care Strategies for Acupuncturists
The need for healing has become a universal necessity in the hustle and bustle of our modern lives. Whether it's the stresses of work, the demands of family life, or the constant digital noise, everyone seeks a sanctuary for rejuvenation and balance. Although healers...
Acupuncture: Your Key to a Life Restored, Naturally
The Chris Voss Show Podcast - In this podcast episode, I was an invited guest and I was pleased to talk about my life as a medical practitioner, my battle with Crohn’s disease, and my journey into the acupuncture treatment industry. Listen to the full podcast here or...
About Dr. Alex
Dr. Alex Joannou is the leading global expert on depression and acupuncture, an award-winning speaker, 2x #1 best-selling author, and highly accredited GP. His 40-year medical career spans 300,000 patient consultations and over 35,000 acupuncture treatments. Dr. Alex trains acupuncture practitioners globally to “Stick It To Depression” using Transformational Acupuncture.
