Mental Health 4/7

May 164 min read

Why do we need neurodivergent scientists?

Wiring of the brain should never be called a mental illness — without a variety of wiring the world would be such a boring place!

Hyped Up to Calm Down: Magnesium Supplementation for Anxiety and Sleep

Lauren Barkley

May 83 min read

Hyped Up to Calm Down: Magnesium Supplementation for Anxiety and Sleep

With “sleepy girl mocktails” going viral on social media and with a barrage of supplements available at your local pharmacy, it is...

Ketamine, A New Treatment Option for Treatment-Resistant Depression

vsubra6

May 82 min read

Ketamine, A New Treatment Option for Treatment-Resistant Depression

By: Dr. Vijay Subramaniam, DO You have probably heard on podcasts, in the news, and even from your doctor about exciting new treatment...

Maria Sue Abiera

Apr 253 min read

Emotional intelligence....what is it?

What is emotional intelligence? Peter Salovey and John Mayer, two psychologists introduced the concept of emotional intelligence in 1990...

Brittane Strahan

Apr 254 min read

Food and Mood

One of the most pressing current questions in healthcare is “does what we eat matter?” The resounding answer is “of course.” But, why?...

How Bad Things that Happen to You in Childhood May Impact Your Adult Health

lorieborg

Apr 182 min read

How Bad Things that Happen to You in Childhood May Impact Your Adult Health

By: Lori E. Borg PhD, RN Adverse childhood experiences referred to as “ACEs” occur in the first 18 years of an individual’s life and...

Let’s Talk about Postpartum Anxiety--Lesser known BUT MORE common than Postpartum Depression!

lorieborg

Apr 172 min read

Let’s Talk about Postpartum Anxiety--Lesser known BUT MORE common than Postpartum Depression!

By: Lori E. Borg PhD, RN The postpartum period plays an important role in both the short-term and long-term physical and mental health of...

The Importance of Maintaining Mental Health with Self-Care, Positivity, and Optimism

Kelley Wells

Apr 152 min read

The Importance of Maintaining Mental Health with Self-Care, Positivity, and Optimism

There is a shortage of qualified mental health professionals in our healthcare system. Unfortunately, individuals cannot afford the cost...

“All we need is love.” What happens when we don't receive it?

vsubra6

Apr 43 min read

“All we need is love.” What happens when we don't receive it?

By: Dr. Vijay Subramaniam This past week in the clinic, I encountered a patient with reactive attachment disorder. Having learned little...

Maria Sue Abiera

Apr 33 min read

Are You Emotionally Intelligent?

What is emotional intelligence? Peter Salovey and John Mayer, two psychologists introduced the concept of emotional intelligence in 1990...

The Healing Power of Music: How It Positively Impacts Mental Health

Ashley Biju

Apr 12 min read

The Healing Power of Music: How It Positively Impacts Mental Health

Benefits of Music Music has been embedded in humanity for centuries. It allows us to express ourselves and share experiences & emotions....

Sleep Paralysis: Dealing with the Demons at Night

Nikki Elmi

Mar 262 min read

Sleep Paralysis: Dealing with the Demons at Night

In the dead of the night, when the world is quiet, and the boundaries between sleep and wakefulness blur, an unsettling experience known...

Sorhaya Zamor

Mar 197 min read

Men and Depression: Taboos vs Reality

Men and Depression: Taboos vs Reality Depression affects people of all genders, including men. However, there are some unique aspects to...

Conquering the Monthly Monster: Understanding PMDD

Gelila Fikru

Mar 165 min read

Conquering the Monthly Monster: Understanding PMDD

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a much more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affecting women of childbearing age. It...

Workplace Burnout: What Is It And How To Prevent It

Mercedes Basey-Scott

Mar 124 min read

Workplace Burnout: What Is It And How To Prevent It

Burnout is a term that is being utilized more often, but the idea of it is not new. Stress in the workplace and the inability to...

The Forgotten, Natural Antidote for Depression and Anxiety

vsubra6

Mar 64 min read

The Forgotten, Natural Antidote for Depression and Anxiety

Guess what, it's free. By: Dr. Vijay Subramaniam Have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless? What about feeling overwhelmed, frustrated,...

Sorhaya Zamor

Mar 27 min read

Psychosis A silent voice

"Psychosis, a silent voice” echoing in the depths of the mind, whispers truths and illusions alike, unseen and unheard by those untouched...

Unraveling the Dopamine Dysregulation Nexus: Insights into Schizophrenia Pathophysiology and Treatment Strategies

Alexander Strofs

Feb 2914 min read

Unraveling the Dopamine Dysregulation Nexus: Insights into Schizophrenia Pathophysiology and Treatment Strategies

Research Question How does the third version of the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia, emphasizing the final common pathway involving...

The Importance and Impacts of Doula Care on Mental Health in New and Expecting Mothers

Kelley Wells

Feb 293 min read

The Importance and Impacts of Doula Care on Mental Health in New and Expecting Mothers

Doulas are medical staff who are non-clinical and trained to offer pregnant women emotional, social, physical, and informational support...

Bridget Ibitoye

Feb 283 min read

Sleepless Nights on the Rise

In the relentless pace of modern life, the insidious grip of insomnia tightens, with recent statistics, notably among teenagers,...