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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...
kemmerly1
Oct 25, 20243 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...
yasmine salama
Oct 21, 20243 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...
Denise Clark
Oct 20, 20242 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...
Erica Tozer
Oct 14, 20243 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,...
Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN
Oct 14, 20248 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...
Nguyen Myna
Oct 10, 20241 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....
shreyansarathy
Oct 9, 20243 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...
Megha Patel
Oct 8, 20242 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...
Laura Mullen
Oct 8, 20243 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...
Amanda Landeros
Oct 6, 20242 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...
Katie Scoggins
Sep 27, 20244 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...
Varshika Ram Prakash
Sep 26, 20244 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...
jashenlo
Sep 24, 20242 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...
Megha Patel
Sep 17, 20242 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...
olgalavrenyuk
Sep 16, 20244 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...
carterchloem
Sep 15, 20243 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...
Callie Tse
Sep 15, 20244 min read


Understanding Self-Harm
Image from: https://rcni.com/sites/rcn_nspace/files/Self_Harm_GettyImages_tile.jpg What is Self Harm? Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI),...
analisakvmed
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Exercise: Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul
Exercise is a well-known component to living a healthy lifestyle, yet many people do not understand the extent of how valuable it is. In...
Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN
Aug 27, 20245 min read


The Effects of Stress on the Brain
What is Stress and how does it Work? Stress is a protective mechanism our body creates when we are in an uncomfortable situation, causing...
Sri Sahasra Kandula
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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