There are various ways to support a partner with ADHD. Discover how to navigate ADHD and relationships by exploring the disorder and learn five useful tips. Living with someone with ADHD can be challenging, whether they're a family member or romantic partner. ADHD produces numerous symptoms that can cause ... Read More
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5 Tips for Living with Someone with Depression
Pain & the Mind: Fibromyalgia
5 Tips for Living with Someone with ADHD
Suspect an Overdose? What to Do
In the event of an overdose, it's necessary to act quickly. Witnessing someone in a life-threatening situation can be scary, but knowing what to do can help to prevent a tragedy. Assess the Situation An overdose is a medical emergency and while prompt action is necessary, it's crucial to stay calm and clearheaded. ... Read More
The Path from a Sports Injury to Prescription Abuse
Updated July 20, 2023 Austin Box fatally overdosed on May 19, 2011. A local news station reporting on his death said the toxicology screening later found at least four prescription medications for pain in Box' system: morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and an anti-anxiety medicine. "There is no question he hid it ... Read More
How to Help Someone Facing Schizophrenia
With schizophrenia, how to help takes on a greater magnitude when someone you love is experiencing the condition. What do you do first? Where do you go for help? Schizophrenia is a much-misunderstood, multi-faceted mental health disorder that requires coordinated, comprehensive, and professional treatment for the best ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Fibromyalgia
The overlap of pain with mental health disorders can be overwhelming and confusing to those experiencing it. The chronic condition known as "fibromyalgia" is one example. It is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, poor sleep, neuropathy, and nerve pain. Read on to learn more ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Addiction
Chronic pain is any type of pain that lasts more than 3 months, including arthritis, back pain, cancer pain, headache and muscle pain. It can affect any part of the body, and it may occur all the time or come and go with activity. Approximately 21% of adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Individuals ... Read More
Is it Possible to be Addicted to Scratch Off Tickets?
Updated July 18, 2023 Do you find yourself pinning your hopes and dreams on the lottery? Perhaps you visit the gas station every couple of days, unable to resist the thought that maybe this time you’ll win something big and improve your life. You may wonder, “I am addicted to scratch-offs. How can that ... Read More
“Hope Molecules”? The New Science Behind Positivity
It's no secret that exercise is good for your physical health, but it can also boost your overall mood and improve your mental health. Research from UCLA reports those who exercise experience a 40% decrease in poor mental health days per month compared to those who don't. Physical activity can reduce symptoms of ... Read More
