Healthcare workers face disproportionate mental health challenges compared to those in other careers. According to a survey done in 2020, 93% of health workers report feeling stressed out, while another 82% reported feeling emotionally and physically exhausted. Another 45% said they weren't getting enough emotional ... Read More
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Pain & the Mind: Insomnia
Insomnia can be caused by a broad spectrum of physical and mental conditions. One of the most common physical conditions is pain. Insomnia due to pain, whether acute or chronic, can cause disruption to sleep patterns and make it challenging to fall asleep or stay asleep. From back and neck pain to fibromyalgia and ... Read More
What Being Sober Really Feels Like
Updated April 24, 2020 When you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, the notion of getting clean and then staying sober over the long haul can be frightening. One reason for this is the understandable and very common fear of what being sober feels like. Life in the absence of the self-medicating highs and euphoric ... Read More
Empowering Mental Health Stories: Minority Voices Inspiring Community Healing
Battling mental illness can be lonely, especially if you keep your struggles to yourself. That's why when well-known figures from minority backgrounds are willing to open up about their mental health difficulties, it can have a positive ripple effect and promote real community healing. Read on for mental health stories ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Coffee?
If you're like most people, your day just doesn't start until you've had a cup of coffee. Its benefits are substantial: more energy, improved mood and better physical performance. But how many of your "caffeine addiction" jokes are steeped in reality? Is coffee addictive like other stimulating substances? Yes, and ... Read More
PTSD vs. PTSI: The Power of Labels in Mental Health Treatment
A lot can ride on a name, especially when it is a diagnosis. In recent years, the mental health condition known for decades as “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) has gained another label, and with it, calls for a name change altogether. The newer term, “post-traumatic stress injury,” usually refers to a biological ... Read More
Five Years Later: Heath Ledger Remembered
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
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
