Introduced by Charles Darwin in his 1871 work The Descent of Man, the theory of sexual selection suggests the primary reason for men being taller and stronger than women involves, as Darwin wrote, the "struggle for life." In other words, men who presented characteristics such as tallness, health and aggressiveness were ... Read More
Behavioral & Mental Health
Approximately 18.5% of adults in the U.S. have experienced mental illness. These disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder among others. This learning center explores the reality of mental health and the treatment needed. The stigma surrounding this issue prevents people from reaching out for quality help when a better life is possible. Our mental health licensed professionals treat patients with a variety of conditions and inform our topics found in this section.
Featured in Behavioral and Mental Health
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: What to Know
TMS for Treatment-Resistant Depression
The “Napoleon Complex”— Are There Mental Health Implications?
Mental Health Tips for Pregnancy, from a Mom-to-Be in Recovery
I’ve been in long-term recovery for years. Being pregnant, on the other hand, is mind-blowingly new. That may be one reason people have asked me what it’s like to navigate the mental health challenges unique to pregnancy as someone in recovery. They seem to be asking, “How are you staying sane and sober through the ... Read More
The NCAA’s Plan to Address Athletes’ Mental Health
Mental health in student-athletes has long been neglected and the NCAA has come under fire for neglecting this area. In the early part of 2022, for instance, five suicides among student athletes were reported as a mental health crisis. Students and mental health professionals welcomed the announcement of the first ... Read More
How Air Quality Can Affect Mental Health
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) system, a measure used by the EPA to determine daily air quality (AQ), categorizes air quality via these six colors: Green: good AQ Yellow: acceptable AQ, but with a slight risk for individuals who are especially sensitive to air contaminates Orange: unhealthy for sensitive ... Read More
What is Mental Health Activism? How to Help
Openly discussing one's mental health no longer carries the same stigma it did in times past when people often avoided the subject. Throughout history, individuals with mental illness had difficulty finding acceptance and support from family members and others. Mental illness was a condition to be hidden or ignored. ... Read More
What is Hope Fatigue? The New Mental Health Challenge
What are you worrying about today in between worrying about the usual daily hassles? A possible global recession? Climate change? Gun violence? Police violence against people of color? Where the next mass shooting may occur? A civil war in the U.S.? The horrifying rise in racism, antisemitism, and transphobia over the ... Read More
The Skinny on How Dieting Affects Mental Health
We've all heard about being hangry. You go without eating for a while and suddenly every little thing irritates you and it just won't stop until you get some food in your belly. If just going without eating for a little bit is enough to affect your mood, what does dieting do? Making that big of a change in what you ... Read More
Stop Losing Your Hair (Literally) Over Stress
You've probably heard phrases like, "making my hair fall out" or "I had hair before my kids," but is there any truth to them? Can stress cause hair loss? Long-term stress, often called chronic stress, can make you vulnerable to a wide range of issues like anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, and—of course—hair ... Read More
