Mental Health 2/7

Oct 285 min read

Music Therapy as Non-Pharmacological Treatment Against Neurological Illnesses

Music therapy (MT) is a non-pharmacological treatment widely used to deal with dysfunctions caused by various illnesses, particularly...

raunaksaha21

Oct 273 min read

The Forgotten Illness: Mental Health

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, was first initiated in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH)....

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

jodiedodgson

Oct 273 min read

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs at specific times of the year, generally in the fall and winter...

Winter Blues or More? What to Know about Seasonal Affective Disorder

kemmerly1

Oct 253 min read

Winter Blues or More? What to Know about Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the seasons change and fall turns to winter, many people find their mood changing as well – they are tired more frequently, may have...

I hope I don't get busted: Navigating Imposter syndrome in medicine

yasmine salama

Oct 213 min read

I hope I don't get busted: Navigating Imposter syndrome in medicine

Being a first-generation physician is no joke, right? That feeling of being the odd one out hits hard sometimes. Both sides of the...

Denise Clark

Oct 202 min read

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? This is a mental illness that has gained a lot of attention in the media lately. People are...

MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Erica Tozer

Oct 143 min read

MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH A BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS

Impact on mental health Getting a breast cancer diagnosis is probably one of the hardest things for someone to go through. So many...

Stress: Conquering this Common and Often Underestimated Health Risk

Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN

Oct 148 min read

Stress: Conquering this Common and Often Underestimated Health Risk

What is Stress? Stress can be defined as a state of mental tension resulting from a challenging situation. In response to a threat,...

Nguyen Myna

Oct 101 min read

Acute vs. Chronic Stress

While universally demonized, stress is an inevitable part of life. Stressors, stress-causing situations or events, commonly appear due to...

Psychosis: What It Is, And What It Isn't

shreyansarathy

Oct 93 min read

Psychosis: What It Is, And What It Isn't

In common vernacular, “psychotic” is typically used to describe unstable or irrational behavior, most frequently as a joke or an insult....

Megha Patel

Oct 82 min read

Mindfulness and Stress Management

What is Stress? Stress is the brain and body's response to a situation, challenge, or change. It's the body's response whenever you feel...

Losing a Loved One. Five Stages of Grief.

Laura Mullen

Oct 73 min read

Losing a Loved One. Five Stages of Grief.

Losing a loved one whether it is a family member, or a close friend is difficult to process and understanding what happens at the time of...

Laugh It Off!: Exploring the Health Benefits of Humor

Amanda Landeros

Oct 52 min read

Laugh It Off!: Exploring the Health Benefits of Humor

Laughter is probably one of the best feelings. It can brighten even the gloomiest days and foster connections between people, creating a...

Are People Who Live Near the Ocean Healthier & Happier?

Katie Scoggins

Sep 274 min read

Are People Who Live Near the Ocean Healthier & Happier?

Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash You likely have friends or family who love seaside destinations as a vacation to rest and restore, if...

Gene Activity Insights into Bipolar Disorder: The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress

Varshika Ram Prakash

Sep 264 min read

Gene Activity Insights into Bipolar Disorder: The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress

Introduction Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania and...

Hope on the Horizon? Emerging Efficacies of Pharmacological Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder

jashenlo

Sep 242 min read

Hope on the Horizon? Emerging Efficacies of Pharmacological Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and challenging mental health condition...

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Megha Patel

Sep 172 min read

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

What is ADHD? ADHD is a developmental disorder which shows symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. Symptoms of ADHD begin in childhood...

Neuroscience of yoga and meditation: latest researches' promising results

olgalavrenyuk

Sep 164 min read

Neuroscience of yoga and meditation: latest researches' promising results

Regular practice of yoga and meditation has well documented therapeutic effects on our body and mind. Reduced stress and tension-related...

Stress Less with Ashwagandha: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

carterchloem

Sep 153 min read

Stress Less with Ashwagandha: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

Ashwagandha, scientifically known as Withania somnifera , is a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in...

Understanding the shockingly common rate of bipolar misdiagnosis

Callie Tse

Sep 154 min read

Understanding the shockingly common rate of bipolar misdiagnosis

Bipolar misdiagnosis is probably more common than you think. A 2018 review found that up to 40% of bipolar patients are misdiagnosed, and...