If you have ever found yourself feeling depressed and eating certain foods that temporarily improve your mood, you are not alone. Of course, there is nothing wrong with occasionally indulging in a package of your favorite cookies or bag of chips because you had a bad week. But overeating more than occasionally may be a ... Read More
What to Know When Someone Demands Your Prescription Drugs
Being in a relationship with someone who's abusing a substance can be challenging and confusing. On the one hand, most individuals want to see their loved ones live a life without addiction. On the other, it's difficult to watch someone go through the stress and discomfort of withdrawal. As a result, many feel that ... Read More
The Surprising Effects of Taking Antihistamines for Anxiety and Depression
Updated September 22, 2023 Doctors sometimes prescribe a drug for use outside of its listed purposes, especially if it looks safe and they believe it will be effective. This off-label use is common with many classes of drugs. That includes antihistamines, which have emerged as a promising way to treat short-term ... Read More
16 Holiday Tips for Better Mental Health
If you struggle with your mental health and the holidays seem to make it worse, our Holiday Advent Calendar is here to help you ring in the season with joy. The holidays can be a stressful time when self-care becomes more important than ever. You're expected to attend a full schedule of social gatherings, you're ... Read More
How Parenting in a Pandemic Affected Many Stay-at-Home Moms
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many people losing their jobs or working remotely from home, but stay-at-home moms and working mothers have been impacted the most. Working and stay-at-home mom issues include trying to juggle homemaking, childcare duties and teaching while also having less time for self-care and ... Read More
Huffing and the Risks of Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome
We may not think about it on a daily basis, but most of us live in homes that contain deadly substances. Paint, paint thinners, aerosol sprays, and even nail polish remover can cause serious mental and physical damage--even death--when inhaled. The chemicals found in common household products are dangerous, which is ... Read More
How Music Is Therapy for PTSD and Other Mental Illnesses
People who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often benefit from listening to or creating music as part of their treatment. Patients have responded well to music therapy for PTSD in a clinical setting, and it's a positive self-care technique as well. Studies have also supported using music therapy as ... Read More
A Guide to Nurse Burnout and How to Get Help for It
Burnout in nursing is a growing problem in the medical profession in America and worldwide. Among healthcare professionals, nurses have a unique set of stressors. Often, however, they may be more reticent to ask for help. Since a steady workforce of nurses providing for the healthcare needs of patients is so critical ... Read More