There is still a lot to learn about the mind and how it works. It’s the core of how we process things in our surroundings, experiences, relationships and gives us specific instructions on how we conduct and behave ourselves in certain situations both physically and emotionally. Needless to say, the mind is such an awesome engine that has helped us to survive and evolve as a species for over thousands of years. Knowing how to sustain our mental well-being is such an important task that we must all carry out and possibly improve upon. But how does one go about achieving an optimally healthy mental state? And what exactly incorporates a healthy mind? Are there any factors that affect the mind significantly in terms of an existing pathology, lifestyle and diet? These are merely some of the many questions that we bring up and try to answer. Today, we discuss these topics with our co-hosts Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC and Dr. Will Van Derveer, and together dive deep into this interesting conversation on how to achieve an optimal mental health. Shownotes: Symptom-based Model: Limitations - 02:41 Mental Health: Behavioral Indications - 06:33 A Wide Spectrum - 09:47 Nutrition - 13:12 Understanding the Significance of Sleep - 15:32 Mindfulness in the Integrative Path - 24:10 Optimal Psychology and Meditation - 30:02 An Interesting Paradox on Resiliency - 35:30 To Learn More about Keith Kurlander & Dr. Will Van Derveer visit:  https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ *** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to:  info@psychiatryinstitute.com For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com