Ongoing research investigating the health benefits of marijuana indicates that cannabis may help reduce symptoms of neurological or autoimmune conditions. In addition, chemotherapy patients suffering from nausea and vomiting often use medicinal cannabis for its anti-emetic properties. However, evidence also suggests ... Read More
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5 Mental Health Relapse Triggers Everyone Should Know About
Updated May 16, 2023 Early Signs of Relapse As with many diseases, it is possible to suffer a mental health relapse, even when medications are used routinely and counseling is provided. If you have a mental health disorder, it’s essential to know what the early warning signs of a mental health relapse are so you can ... Read More
How Louis Armstrong Got Entangled with Weed, Laxatives and the Mob
Louis Armstrong is widely considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. When he was 11 and living in New Orleans, Armstrong was arrested for firing a gun during a New Year's Eve celebration and was sent to the Colored Waif's Home for Boys, where he learned to play the clarinet and, as Armstrong later ... Read More
Support Mental Health: Address Shame and Stigma
Updated August 7, 2023 The stigma of mental health continues to be prevalent despite society's vocal support for advocacy. Half of those with mental illness didn't receive treatment in 2020 due to fears of being seen differently or losing their job. That's because discrimination is still a real concern. Many people ... Read More
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)? Symptoms & Diagnosis
Many of us have someone in our lives who has trouble forming relationships with others. It might be a coworker, a distant cousin or a neighbor. These individuals don't seem to have anyone close to them. And even when you've tried to establish a bond with them, you've felt pushed away. You may have wondered why some ... Read More
Mental Health and Insurance: The Case for More Parity
In the United States, citizens depend on their insurance coverage for all aspects of medical care, whether physical or mental. The Affordable Care Act promised mental health coverage that was on par with an individual's physical health coverage. Unfortunately, for many people, that parity is still lacking. You may ... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Recover from SSRIs?
Roughly one in ten Americans take an antidepressant, according to Harvard Health. In fact, antidepressants are the third-most common medications prescribed to people in the U.S. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a popularly prescribed type of antidepressant drug. Although these drugs may not cure ... Read More
What the New Science of PGx Means for Mental Health Treatment
When used by healthcare providers to prescribe certain medications, the new science of non-invasive pharmacogenetic testing, or “PGx,” can show genetic markers that reveal how these medications may interact with patients. PGx uses a simple cheek swab to analyze gene variants for genes that may predict responses to ... Read More
