Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), formerly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is a condition that reduces the brain chemicals responsible for regulating attention, organization, emotions and actions. ADHD is one of the most common mental and developmental disorders. The Centers for Disease ... Read More
What’s an Addiction Feedback Loop?
For a long time, people viewed substance use disorder (SUD) as a sign of poor self-control, evidence of a weak will and a symptom of bad behavior. These negative attitudes contributed to the spread of misinformation about addiction, making it difficult for people struggling with it to admit their problems and seek ... Read More
Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs: The Mental Health Risks
If you keep up with headlines, you've likely seen the buzz about weight loss drugs like Ozempic. These revolutionary drugs have made weight loss as simple as taking an injection or a pill, and the results speak for themselves. Countless celebrities have opened up about taking the medication, causing its popularity ... Read More
Body Dysmorphia in Men and Its Impact on Mental Health
Body image issues are most often discussed in the media as a problem affecting women and girls, but body dysmorphia in men has been known about since at least the 1800s, when a French psychologist described it as "l'obsession de la honte du corps." Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in men is an obsession with the body, ... Read More
To Take or Not to Take Antidepressants for Bipolar Disorder
It's estimated that at least 4.4% of American adults are currently experiencing bipolar disorder. The number of individuals managing the mood disorder without a diagnosis is said to be even higher. Bipolar disorder is arguably the most misunderstood mental health disorder when it comes to the public. Conversely, one ... Read More
Men’s Shorter Lifespans: The Mental Health Factor
On average, women's life expectancy is 5.8 years longer than men in the United States. This is a sizable enough difference that any man should be learning about what they can do to increase their odds. Many factors play into this life span gap, including mental health. Some mental health conditions men have a higher ... Read More
3 Therapies That May Work Better for Men
Men and women are different in many ways, including in their health conditions and treatment. One clear example of this is heart disease. There are drastic differences between prevalent heart disease in men versus women, the symptoms associated with the condition and even the response to medical treatment. So it's not ... Read More
The Mental Health Files on J Edgar Hoover
Today, J. Edgar Hoover is a household name. The man is best known for being the founder and first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While he was an impressive man who paved the way for modern criminology, he also was known for nursing an intense desire for power — and when he had authority, he was ... Read More
