From his early days as an actor on Australian television to his blockbuster roles in award-winning Hollywood productions, Heath Ledger blazed a trail across the entertainment world and delighted audiences all over the world. During his short career, Ledger won acclaim and an Oscar nomination, with what looked like a ... Read More
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Breaking the Silence: Men’s PTSD Stories and Experiences
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often affects sufferers differently, but symptoms tend to overlap to include powerful flashbacks, nightmares, depression, and difficulty maintaining concentration. Men may also face a range of signs and symptoms that are particularly associated with their experience. PTSD is ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Sugar?
Sugar dependency shares many parallels with behavioral addiction. Although sugar isn't a drug, the cravings and withdrawals are similar to drug addiction. Sugar releases the feel-good hormone dopamine, which means the brain's reward center is activated whenever you reach for a sugary snack. This immediate release of ... Read More
John Fetterman’s Public Bout with Depression
On November 8, 2022, John Fetterman defeated Mehmet Oz in one of the most talked about U.S. Senate elections of that year. Before becoming a senator, 53-year-old Fetterman had a successful career in the insurance industry until he served as mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, from 2006 to 2019. Fetterman also worked as ... Read More
PTSD and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night, and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More
Prescriptions for PTSD: What Medications Can Help?
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious mental health condition that someone may develop after experiencing a scary, shocking, or dangerous event such as an assault, a life-threatening vehicle accident or weather event, an active shooter situation, or the death of a loved one. PTSD may also develop after a person ... Read More
How Society’s Male Gender Expectations Are Tough on Men’s Mental Health
In 2019, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that women are almost twice as likely to seek therapy as men. While 24.7% of women sought help, only 13.4% of men attended counseling. Around 20% of women took medication compared to only 10.7% of men. It seems like masculinity and mental ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder
If you feel disconnected from reality and suffer from manic episodes and major depressive episodes, you might have bipolar disorder. Finally, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and receiving the correct medication can be life-changing. Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder affecting 2.8% of Americans aged ... Read More
