Monthly Archives: December 2022

Sleep

The Secret to Waking up Alert

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
18
Dec

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 …

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HPPD

Predictors of HPPD Following Psychedelic Use

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
13
Dec

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 …

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Depression, Medication

The Truth About Antidepressants

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
12
Dec

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 …

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Depression, Self-care

10 Skills to Combat Depression

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
12
Dec

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 …

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Anxiety, Depression, Student Health

The Student Mental Health Crisis

Posted on by Kaylee Mai
12
Dec

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’ …

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