Mental Health 5/7

Feb 133 min read

The Importance of Animals on Mental Health

Chances are that if you were to take a survey of the people walking around a school, grocery store, or coffee shop you would meet several...

Annika Singh

Feb 103 min read

GAD: What Is It and How Is It Treated?

GAD, or Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one that affects about 5.7% of US adults at some point in their life. It is characterized as...

Ruhama Aschalew Asfaw

Feb 42 min read

Postpartum depression (PPD)

PPD refers to depressive episodes during the postpartum period that persist for more than two weeks. According to the DSM-5, PPD shares...

The Healing Power of Music on Mental Health

vmcanibano

Jan 293 min read

The Healing Power of Music on Mental Health

Music has historically been a saving grace for many of us. Whether we come across a new song on the radio that fits our mood or listen to...

Leave Me Alone! The Epidemic of Bullying in Childhood

mariepb28

Jan 94 min read

Leave Me Alone! The Epidemic of Bullying in Childhood

Childhood bullying has become a major public health issue, resulting in health issues; social problems and poor educational outcomes for...

Seasonal Depression, What is it and How Do You Treat it?

Scottie O'Melia

Jan 82 min read

Seasonal Depression, What is it and How Do You Treat it?

What is seasonal depression? Seasonal depression disorder, or SAD, is a depression disorder caused by changing seasons, occurring during...

From Tinsel to Textbooks: Harmonizing Success and Well-Being in the Exam Season

Bridget Ibitoye

Dec 27, 20233 min read

From Tinsel to Textbooks: Harmonizing Success and Well-Being in the Exam Season

Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board As the festive glow of Christmas fades away, replaced by the looming specter...

Engaging Compassion in Addiction Recovery

Todd Beller, Ph.D, MSc, MAC

Dec 27, 20232 min read

Engaging Compassion in Addiction Recovery

It’s been suggested that you can improve the quality of your life by cultivating compassion. Compassion has been described as 1) a...

Sleep's Effect on Mental Health, Uncovering the Relationship

Haneen Awada

Dec 22, 20234 min read

Sleep's Effect on Mental Health, Uncovering the Relationship

Introduction: We often undervalue the importance of getting a good night's sleep as we manage the stresses of life. We frequently fail to...

Schizoaffective Disorder: When Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders Collide

vmcanibano

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Schizoaffective Disorder: When Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders Collide

What is schizoaffective disorder? Schizophrenia, a condition that includes symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, can be an...

Gianna Chandler

Dec 6, 20234 min read

ADHD: Not Just Child’s Play

Image Credit: Pixabay Introduction It’s a classic, almost stereotypical scenario. A young school student, typically male, cannot sit...

Winter Blues and Bugs: Navigating Mental Health Amidst Infectious Diseases

Bridget Ibitoye

Dec 1, 20233 min read

Winter Blues and Bugs: Navigating Mental Health Amidst Infectious Diseases

Winter is often synonymous with an increase in respiratory infections and viruses. Beyond the physical toll, infectious diseases can...

Deepali Shrivastava

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Coping With Panic Attacks And Anxiety

Humans naturally become anxious when they perceive themselves to be in danger. It is accessible to us through our emotions, ideas, and...

When doctors become patients: the mental health struggle

Caroldemort :3

Nov 27, 20234 min read

When doctors become patients: the mental health struggle

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health concerns among medical professionals were already a growing area of focus. The demands of...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Ruhama Aschalew Asfaw

Nov 25, 20234 min read

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is a chronic disorder that starts in childhood and impacts multiple aspects of a person’s well-being. It is characterized by...

Having a Difficult Time Staying Sober? It Could be Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Todd Beller, Ph.D, MSc, MAC

Nov 21, 20234 min read

Having a Difficult Time Staying Sober? It Could be Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Have a difficult time staying sober? Maybe it’s not you – maybe it's brain chemistry. You know the drill: you have spent countless hours...

Defense Mechanisms You Are Unconsciously Using.

Scottie O'Melia

Nov 10, 20233 min read

Defense Mechanisms You Are Unconsciously Using.

What are defense mechanisms? Defense mechanisms are behaviors or actions that are caused by your ego, the part of our personality...

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Mood Can Change with the Seasons

vmcanibano

Nov 9, 20232 min read

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Mood Can Change with the Seasons

What is seasonal affective disorder? For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the fall season is here. Days are shorter, the weather...

Ritika Sinha

Nov 8, 20233 min read

Finding Clarity in Chaos

The American Psychological Association describes the term mindfulness as the awareness of one’s internal states and surroundings. In...

Digital Dilemma: Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

Ashley Biju

Nov 2, 20233 min read

Digital Dilemma: Social Media's Impact on Mental Health

Overview Social Media is always constant in our day to day lives, whether it be at work or in a school environment. It can be a means of...