Laughter is not just a response to humorous events. It can be a way to cope with anxiety and stress or even a sign of a mental health issue, among still other explanations. In fact, as it turns out, the psychology behind why we laugh is rather complex.... The Effects of Laughter The first thought about laughing is ... Read More
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How Sobriety Headlined Super Bowl Halftime
The 2022 Super Bowl provided a spectacular halftime show. Millions of Americans and people around the globe watched as the NFL featured several of the top stars in hip-hop music. However, this was more than a celebration of the music loved by many. The country's recovery community applauded the hard-earned sobriety of ... Read More
The New Mental Health Vocab of Neuroatypical, Neurodivergent, and Neurodiverse
It's not uncommon for people who have conditions like autism or ADHD to try to mask their diagnoses or even the way they normally behave or process information. In a world that seems to have clear definitions and rules for what "normal" means, there's long been a stigma associated with many mental health conditions. ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Antipsychotics and Alcohol
Due to the prevalence of alcohol in American society—86 percent of American adults drink alcohol to some extent—many people feel safe mixing alcohol with just about any substance under the sun. This can mean allergy medication, OTC anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, anti-anxiety pills, and, yes, antipsychotics. ... Read More
The Eye-Opening Link Between Depression and Overeating
If you have ever found yourself feeling depressed and eating certain foods that temporarily improve your mood, you are not alone. Of course, there is nothing wrong with occasionally indulging in a package of your favorite cookies or bag of chips because you had a bad week. But overeating more than occasionally may be a ... 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
Can a Mental Illness Be Cured? Discover How Long It Takes to Recover
What does recovery from mental illness look like? That's a question that almost anyone affected by a mental health disorder wants an answer to. A truly satisfying answer can be complicated. It's important to understand how mental illnesses can manifest, how they are treated, and the differences in their reoccurrences. ... Read More
3 Reasons Why Defining Someone by their Mental Illness is ‘Cheugy’
“Cheugy” is a term that was created by someone on TikTok who had invented it herself and shared it with her friends before bringing it to the masses on social media. It caught fire quickly and suddenly we had a new word invented. Following trends or saying things that are now stale and out of style is “cheugy.” If ... Read More
