Neurogenesis and Mental Health: Why the Basics Matter More Than You Think

In therapy, people often want to jump straight to the breakthrough moment — the deep insight, the perfect coping strategy, or the relief from symptoms. And while those things are important, the truth is this: nothing works as well if you’re not laying the foundation through basic behavioral changes…[Content truncated in this summary; full blog post will include sections on The Science of Neurogenesis, What Fuels Neurogenesis, Therapy Without the Foundation, Building a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle, Final Word, and References].