Mental Health 3/7

Sep 64 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),...

Exercise: Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul

Carolyn Schmiedlin, RN

Aug 275 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...

Sri Sahasra Kandula

Aug 272 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...

Is your amygdala hijacking your inner peace?

Katie Scoggins

Aug 224 min read

Is your amygdala hijacking your inner peace?

What is amygdala hijacking and how to prevent it from ramping up your anxiety Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash Have you ever made...

Pushing the Boundaries of Borderline Personality Disorder

Madelyn Shenoy

Aug 93 min read

Pushing the Boundaries of Borderline Personality Disorder

Loneliness and abandonment are awful feelings that people would metaphorically do anything to avoid. But what happens when an individual...

Use Exercise to Improve Your Mental Health

Brittane Strahan

Aug 63 min read

Use Exercise to Improve Your Mental Health

Does that run leave you feeling better or do you feel especially pumped after a weight-lifting session at the gym? Why? Exercise, while...

Beyond the Sofa: Examining Diverse Mental Health Treatment Approaches

dana abdalla

Aug 63 min read

Beyond the Sofa: Examining Diverse Mental Health Treatment Approaches

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to treat a wide range of issues. It's often the preferred type...

Alison U. Lee

Aug 52 min read

The Dish on Eating Disorders

Eating disorders (ED) are complex, dangerous illnesses. There are many different types of eating disorders, the most common including...

From Mystical to Medical: The Evolution of Sleep Paralysis Insights

fariaislam2000

Aug 52 min read

From Mystical to Medical: The Evolution of Sleep Paralysis Insights

Have you ever found yourself wide awake but unable to move or speak while lying in bed? Maybe you tried to shake yourself out of it, but...

Matteo Catilo

Jul 266 min read

Is Stress Making Your Acne Worse?

You're having a stressful week. A work deadline is fast approaching, your sleep is suffering, and an argument with a loved one is on your...

Lithium: More benefits than mood stabilization.

ameehan415

Jul 133 min read

Lithium: More benefits than mood stabilization.

Lithium is considered the gold-standard treatment option for management of bipolar disorder. It is FDA approved for manic episodes and...

Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Youth: Ongoing Disparities in a “Better” Age

kemmerly1

Jul 15 min read

Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Youth: Ongoing Disparities in a “Better” Age

June marks LGBTQ+ pride month in countries across the world, celebrating individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...

Shaking without control: Involuntary movement disorders caused by antipsychotics

Jue Luo

Jun 215 min read

Shaking without control: Involuntary movement disorders caused by antipsychotics

Cover image by Freepik Have you ever seen someone with schizophrenia displaying tics and tremors, seemingly unable to control their body?...

More Than Memory Loss: A Look at the Emotional Impact of a Parent with Dementia

Elvis Leighton

Jun 153 min read

More Than Memory Loss: A Look at the Emotional Impact of a Parent with Dementia

Watching your parent decline due to dementia can be an incredibly challenging experience. Research suggests it can take a significant...

Psychiatric Urgent Cares: Can They Help Bridge the Gap?

Heather Machie

Jun 144 min read

Psychiatric Urgent Cares: Can They Help Bridge the Gap?

Mental health care is costing us a fortune. Financially and personally. Sit back and ruminate on your life. I’m sure you or someone...

Epidemic of Euphoria: Cocaine's Reign of Ruin

chineduakpa04

Jun 116 min read

Epidemic of Euphoria: Cocaine's Reign of Ruin

In the early 1980s, the United States was emerging as a haven for drug cartels seeking to expand their operations and increase their...

"Mental Illness in the Media Mirror: Shaping Public Perception"

Gelila Fikru

Jun 13 min read

"Mental Illness in the Media Mirror: Shaping Public Perception"

Media, encompassing television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, serves as the primary means through which people access information...

Cultural Differences in Mental Health Stigma: Who does it affect?

kemmerly1

May 285 min read

Cultural Differences in Mental Health Stigma: Who does it affect?

Mental health is a global public health crisis, with 1 in 4 adults worldwide experiencing a mental illness at some point in their lives....

Laura Mullen

May 283 min read

Why is it difficult to focus?

Every day you have many things to check off of your daily to-do-list. You have to multi-task work, personal life, and daily chores. These...

Megha Patel

May 243 min read

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

https://www.herzindagi.com/advice/anxiety-disorder-symptoms-methods-to-cope-article-258900 What is an Anxiety Disorder? Having anxiety...