Panic attacks come on quickly and without warning. Someone may be out with a friend when suddenly, they begin to shake, experience shortness of breath or have difficulty communicating. Panic attacks are very distressing for the person experiencing them, but they can also be upsetting for those watching. Knowing how ... Read More
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The Mental Health Effects of Working the Night Shift
As many as 15 million Americans work a night shift— either permanently or on a rotating shift. According to the American Psychological Association, that's a concern because it forces people to fight against their own natural circadian clocks each day, leaving them vulnerable to mental health disturbances and other ... Read More
The New Relationship Science of Chemical Romance
Mike and Amy had been together for several years, and while both had used MDMA and marijuana recreationally at one point in their lives, they had abstained from drugs as life's responsibilities became more pressing. When both transitioned to working from home, tensions grew, and maintaining a healthy, satisfying ... Read More
Night Owl or Early Bird? The Mental Health Significance
When it comes to sleep, we each have our particular preferences. We might insist on a certain side of the bed. We might require total darkness or a certain thread count for sheets. In some beds, cats and dogs are welcome; in others, not so much. Our preferences also impact when we go to sleep and how long we sleep. ... Read More
Signs of Burnout and Unhealthy Coping Habits to Watch for
“Burnout” is an increasingly familiar phenomenon lately. The term has come to describe the experience of record numbers of Americans, whose work lives became unsustainable or overwhelming during the COVID pandemic. Burnout is largely “an occupational phenomenon,” according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO's) ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Caffeine and MDMA
MDMA (3-4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine), also known as ecstasy or molly, is a synthetic psychoactive substance that increases levels of certain hormones in the brain, altering the individual's mood and energy. Caffeine, a natural stimulant found in coffee, tea and energy drinks, stimulates the central nervous system ... Read More
How Neuro Rehabilitation Can Help Chronic Pain
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
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
