Dr. Gregory Jantz

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Encourage Physical Healing After Childhood Abuse
Feb. 20, 2020

Hypervigilance can be a by-product of childhood abuse. Even the thought of relaxing, of letting down one’s guard, produces stress, fear, and anxiety. When...

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Is It Easier To Nurture Anger Than Forgiveness?
Jan. 30, 2020

“Love your enemies” may be one of the most difficult directives Jesus ever gave his disciples.  After all, it’s hard to forgive someone who...

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Seeking Relief from Trauma Through Food
Dec. 16, 2019

All trauma causes us to seek relief.  The question is how will you seek that relief?  People do things for one of two reasons:...

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Verbal Ability in Boys
Nov. 30, 2019

There are two hemispheres in the brain—the right and the left—and female brains appear to have more cross-talk between those two sides, which may...

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Dr. Gregory Jantz Explains Signs and Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety For the Holidays
Oct. 28, 2019
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Dr. Gregory Jantz Launches Campaign to Battle Suicide Epidemic
Sep. 17, 2019
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Technology Creates a Hunger for Nonstop Activity
Aug. 10, 2019

A big reason why human beings are drawn to technology is that it stimulates and activates our brains in a way few other things...

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Do Your Wants Masquerade As Needs?
Jun. 29, 2019

Who hasn’t viewed an irate toddler in a store, yelling at the top of his tiny lungs, demanding the object of his heart’s desire?...

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The Need for Control in Dependent People
May. 31, 2019

Somebody upstairs thought it was a good idea for Randy to show the new guy around the plant.  As if Randy had the time...

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Boys Relate to the World Through Motion
Apr. 30, 2019

One study says that male brains are designed to connect perception and coordinated action, while female brains are designed to communicate between analytical and...

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Remember A Spirit of Kindness in Our Quest for Strength
Mar. 30, 2019

There’s something important in our quest for strength and courage, and that’s a spirit of kindness.  Too often we teach our children the verse,...

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Little Boys Versus Little Girls: The Pendulum of Separation
Feb. 27, 2019

Given my line of work, I see the relational damage done by distinct, detached fathers.  I see the physical damage done by abusive, violent...

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Dr. Jantz is a world-renowned expert on eating disorders, depression, anxiety, technology addiction, and abuse. You can find additional content contributions by Dr. Jantz on these mental health topics and more on the following sites.