Why aren’t men going to therapy? The statistics show that men receive lower rates of diagnoses and treatment for mental illness in comparison to women while also having a higher rate of deaths related to mental illness. Stereotypes of self-reliance and traditional masculinity have conditioned many men into believing seeking help is a sign of …
Monthly Archives: December 2022
As the holidays approach, there’s a pressure to be sucked into the festivities even when people aren’t feeling their best. The thought of socializing and celebrating may overwhelm someone with depression or someone undergoing a depressive episode. It is important that in these moments we step back and do what’s best for our mental health. …
Most people are familiar with, at times, being overwhelmed by their thoughts. Sometimes, there is so much to do and think about that nothing gets done in the end. Of course, that feeds back into the problem, resulting in an endless cycle of worrying and stress. There are ways to get focused again and tools …
Being drowsy is not only frustrating and unpleasant, but also dangerous. A large proportion of motor vehicle accidents and job injuries are due to a lack of alertness. Loss of productivity and negative effects on the health of workers is also another reason why a restful sleep is essential to every person. Through a study …
Psychedelics use is not without its risk, with more research needing to be done on potentially adverse side effects. A study from the Imperial College London and the University College San Francisco sought to evaluate the cognitive and perceptual changes associated with delusional ideation, magical thinking and hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD). The results concluded …
What really are antidepressants? Medication is one major aspect of treating depression, though its role is to alleviate symptoms and doesn’t directly address the cause of depression. Medication is also a long term commitment. Finding the right medication and waiting for the medication to work may take weeks or even months, but alongside psychotherapy it …
Treatment of depression often involves a combination of things. Psychotherapy alongside medication is the generic medical approach to treating depression, though the patients themselves can also employ additional activities to combat depressive symptoms. Supplemental habits such as moving one’s body and spending time in nature can reduce symptoms if practiced often. WebMD offers a list …
Adolescent mental health has been on the decline for decades. The aftermath of the pandemic has left students from across the U.S. scrambling for mental health resources; the demand exceeds the supply, resulting in one of the worst mental health crises to date. School districts have adopted certain practices in order to serve their students’ …