There's a common misconception that bipolar medication, and even other mental health medications, can dull a person's creative edge. You often see this in movies or television shows where characters are depicted taking medication for their disorder and becoming a shell of who they used to be. Or, you have celebrities ... Read More
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As of September 2017, seven states and Washington D.C. (lead by Colorado in 2012) have legalized marijuana in the U.S. for recreational use. Despite evidence of potentially adverse health risks associated with the substance, research shows popular opinion for legalizing marijuana across the country has never been ... Read More
Inside the Mind of Someone Suffering from Depression
What do depressed people think about? What does it feel like to be depressed? Depression isn't grief, and it isn't a simple case of the blues. Instead, it's a diagnosable mood disorder marked by a long list of debilitating symptoms, including overwhelming sadness, loss of appetite and low energy. Major depression is ... Read More
NLP Is a New Therapy for Reprogramming Behavior, But Does It Work?
Developed in the 1970s by two self-help gurus, John Grinder and Richard Bandler, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is still considered an unscientific approach to improving a person's ability to communicate, develop, and work through psychological issues. Over 30 years of clinical research into the quantifiable ... Read More
How to Get Motivated for the Gym When Depression Says “No”
Numerous studies have shown that exercise isn't just good for physical health— it's an important part of mental health as well. Unfortunately, for those living with depression, an illness characterized by lethargy and a lack of motivation, sticking to a workout program may not feel realistic. It can be hard to keep ... Read More
Extra Life: Video Game Addiction Statistics
Video gaming is an $18 billion dollar industry in the United States. People play to relax, meet new friends, and, of course, to win. The hobby also offers a number of benefits: Playing games can hone decision-making skills, boost memory, sharpen reflexes, and improve multitasking ability. But gaming can also have a ... Read More
What Do Drug Dealers Look Like?
If you’ve seen an episode of “Narcos”, “Queen of the South”, or even “Breaking Bad”, you may already have an image in your head of what American drug dealers look like. While determining how much the illicit narcotics industry in America is worth may be difficult, experts estimate that global drug trafficking today ... Read More
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Life isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community (people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other orientations). According to a recent report for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the majority of ... Read More
