During his 12-year career, Brandon Marshall was one of the NFL's top wide receivers and best-known players. His nickname was "The Beast" because of how hard it was to tackle him after he made a reception. But there was a beast inside Brandon Marshall, and it was one that almost prematurely ended his NFL career and ... Read More
How Neurofeedback Therapy Is Helping First Responders with PTSD
First responders include police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and others who assume the role of being on the front line of emergency situations. Unless an individual is in a crisis, it’s easy to take these services for granted. Little thought is given to how working through these high-stress and ... Read More
Living with Someone Who Has PTSD – What to Know
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, develops after an individual experiences a traumatic event. Recent research Indicates PTSD is becoming increasingly common. According to the National Center for PTSD, 60% of Americans will experience the disorder during their lifetimes. Living with PTSD can affect the person's ... Read More
My Girlfriend Parties All the Time — What Do I Do?
For many young people, partying is a big part of life, even before the legal drinking age. In the last month, 60% of college students between the age 18 and 22 drank alcohol, and two in three of those drinkers engaged in binge drinking behavior. Further, around 43% of those aged 19 to 22, regardless of college ... Read More
9 Tips for Conquering Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety attacks can come on suddenly and cause a flood of physical and psychological symptoms. While they can happen to anyone, they're especially common in those who are living with conditions such as general anxiety, depression, or panic disorder. There is also research that indicates that they're hereditary, meaning ... Read More
Living with Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder – What to Know
Nearly six million Americans have bipolar disorder (BPD) and more than half of them are not receiving treatment for this serious mental illness. Many people with BPD are misdiagnosed with major depression, schizophrenia, or borderline personality disorder because signs of BPD While in a manic phase, people with BPD ... Read More
How One Man Recognized His BPD Symptoms and Got Help
Tyler didn't recognize his BPD symptoms at first. He brushed off his episodes of depression and anxiety because he was going through a rough patch in life. His personal relationships were suffering, and he was scared his boss might fire him. Tyler was also angry all the time, but he figured it was due to stress or ... Read More
Living with a Heroin User – What to Know
Despite pop culture depictions of what heroin addicts look like, the truth is that many who are addicted live what seem to be normal lives. For about 80 percent of those living with heroin addictions, the addictions start with prescription opioids that are often prescribed to manage pain after surgery. While ... Read More