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For many years, conversations about technology centered around entertainment. It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about too much TV or internet time causing attention disorders and unhealthy bodies due to lack of exercise. Yet, technology is improving mental health. In many ways, we are seeing health breakthroughs ... Read More

Everyone is afraid of something or someone, but phobias go deeper than that. Specific phobias can be overwhelming and are complex disorders to treat. The National Institute of Mental Health notes that 2007 data shows 9.1% of U.S. adults had some type of specific phobia in the previous year, and 12.5% struggled with ... Read More

With the rise in legalized sports gambling across many states, the presence of gambling is becoming far more ubiquitous. Millions of Americans bet on sporting events, enter March Madness pools, go to racetracks and hit casinos for a night of risking it all to win big. For most people, gambling isn't the kind of ... Read More

As social media continues to grow, so do the ways in which celebrities can make connections with fans. Lives that were previously largely lived in magazines and TV programs are now broadcast for the world to see, letting regular people experience a sneak peek into the lives of the rich and famous. In doing this, ... Read More

Mental health is a fragile subject. As a topic that was previously heavily stigmatized — and is still stigmatized in mainstream culture to a point — talking about mental health isn't always easy. While more and more celebrities are speaking out about their own challenges, like Lady Gaga and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, ... Read More