Nearly everyone experiences occasional pain. When someone strains a muscle, stubs a toe or cuts their finger, pain is the body's way of letting them know something is wrong. In most cases, once the injury heals, the pain is gone. Chronic pain, on the other hand, lasts much longer. In some cases, the individual ... Read More
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The Surprising Results of Music Escapism to Feel Better
Music can have a powerful effect on emotions. Whether it's in the background of movies, setting the tone for the environment of a workplace or enjoyed at a concert, it's woven into nearly every part of society to express emotion, inspire change and entertain. Whether they're consciously aware of it or not, many ... Read More
The Psychoactive Effects of Mephedrone on the Brain
Mephedrone is capturing headlines around the world, due to raids and drug busts by various international narcotics control agencies. A case in point is the arrest in Mumbai, India, of the son of a Bollywood star and others attending a party aboard the Cordelia-Empress luxury cruise liner. Law enforcement officials ... Read More
Water Therapy for Mental Health
Seastorms, hurricanes, seasonal flooding. No matter. In the U.S., more than 94 million people live near the coast (Atlantic, Pacific, or Gulf of Mexico coastlines), which translates to almost 30 percent of the population. If you include cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Salt Lake City, that number grows by millions ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Severe Mood Swings – Treatment Options Available
Everyone has days when they're in a better mood than others. Sometimes, an individual may feel upbeat and optimistic, and other times, they may be feeling down or quick to become frustrated. They may even feel a full range of emotions on the same day. Mood swings are a common experience that can be brought on by ... Read More
Drug Profile: What Are Antipsychotics?
Antipsychotics are a large class of drugs used to treat mental health conditions. They're most often used for treating schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, but they have many off-label uses in the United States. Psychosis disorders affect roughly 0.4% of adults worldwide, yet nearly 1.7% of American adults ... Read More
5 Traits of Adult Children of Alcoholics
Did you grow up in a home with an alcoholic? You may have faced days of stepping on eggshells and avoiding that parent because you knew that it only took a very little problem to create a scary situation. You may have experienced being made fun of at school, or you had to work to hide the evidence of a parent’s use so ... Read More
16 Tips for Better Mental Health During the Holidays
If you struggle with your mental health and the holidays seem to make it worse, our Holiday Advent Calendar is here to help you ring in the season with joy. The holidays can be a stressful time when self-care becomes more important than ever. You’re expected to attend a full schedule of social gatherings, you’re ... Read More
