As of September 2017, seven states and Washington D.C. (lead by Colorado in 2012) have legalized marijuana in the U.S. for recreational use. Despite evidence of potentially adverse health risks associated with the substance, research shows popular opinion for legalizing marijuana across the country has never been ... Read More
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Inside the Mind of Someone Suffering from Depression
What do depressed people think about? What does it feel like to be depressed? Depression isn't grief, and it isn't a simple case of the blues. Instead, it's a diagnosable mood disorder marked by a long list of debilitating symptoms, including overwhelming sadness, loss of appetite and low energy. Major depression is ... Read More
NLP Is a New Therapy for Reprogramming Behavior, But Does It Work?
Developed in the 1970s by two self-help gurus, John Grinder and Richard Bandler, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is still considered an unscientific approach to improving a person's ability to communicate, develop, and work through psychological issues. Over 30 years of clinical research into the quantifiable ... Read More
How to Manage Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Whether it’s the time with family, endless piles of holiday traffic, or wish lists for family and friends so long you aren’t sure how you’ll pay for it all, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t so holly or jolly for those dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Identifying Key Sources of Holiday Stress When ... Read More
5 Ways a Sober Man Is What Women Want
Women tend to like men who are dependable and who can enjoy life with them. Some women also want to have a man who is successful. While these attributes usually aren't associated with men who have an alcohol use disorder, there are men who have had problems with alcohol and gone on to be very successful. There are ... Read More
Inside the Mind of a Person Who Has Anxiety
Annabella used to love being out around people. She was the life of the party and always had fun. But recently, she's started to avoid going out into social situations. She gets nervous and starts to sweat when she thinks about leaving the house. She knows something is wrong, but she isn't sure what. She doesn't know ... Read More
Schizophrenia – How to Ensure a Correct Diagnosis
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that is treatable with the right medication. But it can be hard to diagnose correctly. In fact, misdiagnosis can be common. The good news is that with more information, affected individuals and families can get a correct diagnosis.... Why a Correct Diagnosis Is Key ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Anxiety
The world is moving faster than ever and becoming more complex. When we look around, stress is everywhere: the expression, "I'm so stressed," has become part of our normal lexicon, and with it, higher levels of anxiety than, arguably, ever. But how much anxiety is normal, and when should someone living with anxiety ... Read More
