It's not unusual to feel shy and awkward when meeting new people or speaking to a group. For those with social anxiety disorder, however, these feelings are amplified. You may freeze up, experience a racing heart or spend all night agonizing over your interactions. Recent events forced people to spend months with ... Read More
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Drug Profile: Ritalin
Ritalin is the brand name of methylphenidate, a type of drug mainly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and adults. This drug is incredibly effective at calming individuals down and helping them focus on tasks. In recent years, it's been suggested that ADHD-treating prescription drugs ... Read More
How To Recognize the Signs of Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD was once considered rare in the United States, but in recent years, the diagnosis has become increasingly common. Today, 4.4% of American adults meet the criteria for an adult ADHD diagnosis. Understanding what an ADHD diagnosis means for an adult in the United States can help reduce the stigma surrounding ... Read More
How Unions Support First Responders’ Substance Abuse Needs
When it comes to first responders and substance abuse, a few things are generally accepted. Primarily, first responders — a category that includes EMS workers, firefighters, police officers, military, ER doctors and more — are at higher risk for emergent mental health conditions and substance use disorders due to ... Read More
Is Procrastination a Sign of a Mental Health Issue?
Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More
Are Sleeping Pills Addictive?
According to the CDC, approximately 4% of American adults take prescription sleeping pills regularly. The real number of individuals relying on some form of sleeping pill for help is much higher if you include individuals taking over-the-counter sleeping pills. Sleep is critical to our overall mental, emotional, and ... Read More
What’s an “Out-of-Body Experience” from Hallucinogens Like?
Psychedelic experiences have long been a source of inspiration for filmmakers and are woven into countless movies. One common go-to element of psychedelic experiences is visual alterations. This may include anything from vibrant, shifting colors and geometric patterns to hallucinations of objects, places, and ... Read More
Is All Therapy Equal? How to Gauge Quality and Therapy Effectiveness
Mental health services have long seemed out of reach for the average person. But in the last few years, technology has had a significant impact on how people access the services they need. Now, everything from groceries to contracting services and even therapy is just a couple of clicks away. As mental health awareness ... Read More
