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
Adele on “Rolling in the Deep” of Depression
Adele is arguably one of the most famous women on the planet. Since releasing her first album in 2008, she's sold 100 million records, and her music has won many accolades, including Grammy awards, Emmy awards and an Oscar. For someone so famous, she's reportedly an easy-to-talk-to and down-to-earth individual. And her ... Read More
Cultural Sensitivity in Mental Healthcare
Cultural sensitivity, sometimes called "cultural competence" in clinical settings, is critical to effective mental healthcare. Some communities are more vulnerable to racism and discrimination, which can contribute to disparities in care. Different cultural views about mental illness, therapy and psychiatry can also ... Read More
6 Mental Health Challenges for Mental Health Workers
Healthcare workers face disproportionate mental health challenges compared to those in other careers. According to a survey done in 2020, 93% of health workers report feeling stressed out, while another 82% reported feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. Another 45% said they weren't getting enough emotional ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Insomnia
Insomnia can be caused by a broad spectrum of physical and mental conditions. One of the most common physical conditions is pain. Insomnia due to pain, whether acute or chronic, can cause disruption to sleep patterns and make it challenging to fall asleep or stay asleep. From back and neck pain to fibromyalgia and ... Read More
ApoB100 and Mental Health
Using biological measurements to identify and predict mental illness has become more popular over the years. Although many mental health disorders have no clear cause, biological measurements, or biomarkers, may lead to a better understanding of how certain disorders work and the best treatment methods. Apolipoprotein ... Read More
Empowering Mental Health Stories: Minority Voices Inspiring Community Healing
Mental Health Stories Inspiring Minority Community Healing Battling mental illness can be lonely, especially if you keep your struggles to yourself. That's why when well-known figures from minority backgrounds are willing to open up about their mental health difficulties, it can have a positive ripple effect and ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Coffee?
If you're like most people, your day just doesn't start until you've had a cup of coffee. Its benefits are substantial: more energy, improved mood and better physical performance. But how many of your "caffeine addiction" jokes are steeped in reality? Is coffee addictive like other stimulating substances? Yes, and ... Read More
