When stress continues without relief for long periods, it may cause depression. Signs that stress may be turning into depression include changes in sleep patterns, appetite changes, loss of interest in hobbies and feelings of hopelessness. Getting professional treatment is an effective strategy for managing stress and ... Read More
“Emergency Care Is the Final Step in a Long Chain of Missed Opportunities”: Scholarship Winner Joshua Jones on Fixing Healthcare’s Blind Spots
Joshua Jones has spent his career in positions that hover around the gaps in healthcare. Long before he arrived at medical school, Joshua started accumulating hands-on training in the back of an ambulance, in research labs and in communities where healthcare systems routinely fall short. His background ... Read More
Can You Sober Up from Weed Faster? What Actually Works (And What Doesn’t)
Marijuana, or weed, is a psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis sativa plant. Typically, consuming marijuana makes you feel relaxed and in a dream-like state. Taking an extra hit when you're smoking or eating an edible can prolong the high. It also causes a wide range of negative side effects. Suddenly, your heart ... Read More
High-Functioning PTSD: Signs You’re Struggling (Even When Life Looks Fine)
When we think of post-traumatic stress disorder, we often imagine someone visibly struggling. We generally don't picture someone who seems calm, successful and highly accomplished. Individuals with high-functioning PTSD successfully maintain careers, relationships and daily responsibilities while living with symptoms ... Read More
7 Common Myths About Therapy That Keep People from Getting Help
Therapy myths are harmful because they can discredit the benefits of therapy and make a person feel that there's no point in trying to get help. There are many reasons why people avoid therapy. But one of the most important reasons is that they believe myths about therapy. It's time to bust those misconceptions once ... Read More
Stress vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Mental Health
Stress vs. anxiety: When you're experiencing either, it can feel almost the same. It starts with a tightness in your chest. Then your thoughts speed up, and your body refuses to settle. You call it stress because that feels easier, but a part of you still wonders whether it goes deeper. The goal is not to label ... Read More
Paul McCartney’s History of Drug Use
Modern celebrities live under constant surveillance, with tabloid press watching their every move and reporting on their activities in real time. But what about those our parents and grandparents grew up with? Sir Paul McCartney, former member of the iconic music band The Beatles, has talked openly about his time with ... Read More
How Trauma Shows Up In Therapy
If you've experienced a traumatic event, whether recently or in childhood, it can be difficult to move past that experience. Processing trauma is something that's best done under the guidance of an experienced therapist. There are several potential approaches to emotional trauma therapy, and finding a therapist that ... Read More
