If you've experienced a panic attack, you understand how debilitating it can be. The sudden rush of fear combines with dizziness, and your heart starts pounding out of your chest. You struggle to take a breath and feel as though you're losing control. Close to 3% of adults in the United States experience these symptoms ... Read More
The Mental Health Weight of Being Un-Insured/Underinsured
Millions of Americans struggle with mental health challenges, yet many face financial barriers to getting needed care. Being uninsured or underinsured can make treatment feel out of reach, deepening emotional distress and creating a cycle of unmet needs. This raises questions about why mental health isn't covered by ... Read More
HHC vs THC: Understanding the Difference
The cannabis market continues to expand, with new products emerging regularly. Among these are hexahydrocannabinol or HHC, which has gained attention as an alternative to traditional tetrahydrocannabinol or THC products. Understanding the differences between HHC vs. THC helps consumers make informed decisions about ... Read More
Tricyclic Anti-depressants
Discovered by accident in the 1950s when scientists were researching antihistamines and antipsychotic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), were the first drugs to successfully treat depression. While effective in up to 70% of patients, tricyclic antidepressants need ... Read More
Millennials Dying at Alarming Rate – is Mental Health to blame?
With modern health care and an increasing awareness of mental health challenges, we should be living in a golden age for mental health. Sadly, this isn't the case. The United States is in the grip of a millennial mental health crisis. People aged 25 to 44 are dying at far higher rates than in other wealthy countries, ... Read More
Is it BPD or Something Else? How to tell the difference
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Its symptoms are similar to those of other conditions, particularly bipolar disorder. Although both disorders can involve dramatic shifts in mood and energy, they stem from very different causes. Bipolar disorder is ... Read More
Common Fears in Recovery
Addiction can take over a person's life and ruin their relationships. When trying to get clean, it's only natural to fear addiction and what may happen during and after recovery. Individuals in recovery often worry about relapsing, how to return to their normal lives and how to deal with the stresses of life without ... Read More
How to Stop Overthinking and Catastrophizing
Overthinking and catastrophizing are common patterns that affect millions of people. Things that start as minor interactions can snowball into full-blown disaster scenarios in your mind if you're an overthinker. Before you know it, you can go from something like saying a simple "Good morning" to your boss to a complete ... Read More
