The overlap of pain with mental health disorders can be overwhelming and confusing to those experiencing it. The chronic condition known as "fibromyalgia" is one example. It is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, poor sleep, neuropathy, and nerve pain. Read on to learn more ... Read More
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Pain & the Mind: Addiction
Chronic pain is any type of pain that lasts more than 3 months, including arthritis, back pain, cancer pain, headache and muscle pain. It can affect any part of the body, and it may occur all the time or come and go with activity. Approximately 21% of adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Individuals ... Read More
“Hope Molecules”? The New Science Behind Positivity
It's no secret that exercise is good for your physical health, but it can also boost your overall mood and improve your mental health. Research from UCLA reports those who exercise experience a 40% decrease in poor mental health days per month compared to those who don't. Physical activity can reduce symptoms of ... Read More
First Responder Attrition and Retention: Mental Health’s Role
While there is a serious need for dedicated first responders to enter and stay in the field, the mental health repercussions of the job are a major obstacle in the attracting and retaining of talent. What are the unique mental health experiences that can affect first responders' job satisfaction and quality of life, ... Read More
ApoB100 and Mental Health
Using biological measurements to identify and predict mental illness has become more popular over the years. Although many mental health disorders have no clear cause, biological measurements, or biomarkers, may lead to a better understanding of how certain disorders work and the best treatment methods. Apolipoprotein ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Depression
While most people think of depression solely as a mental health issue, the truth is that this illness can have a significant impact on an individual's physical wellbeing. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, about three in four people with depression complain of pain-related symptoms such as headache, ... 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
Pain & the Mind: Anxiety
Pain and mental health have a close relationship, according to the medical literature. A person suffering from long-term pain related to a health condition or injury is vulnerable to developing anxiety or depression; someone who has an anxiety or mood disorder is at increased risk for a worsening of symptoms because of ... Read More
