Share me on…How do arguments between two people affect who is witnessing them? And when these witnesses are young children or adolescents, how do verbal conflicts between their parents influence their character and their physical and mental health?… Read More
Category:Collections
Mental health collections collate topic posts for your convenience.
Current collections include depression, anxiety, insomnia, dementia and psychosis.
Links between Alzheimer’s and epilepsy
Share me on…While most people think of memory problems when they hear the word of dementia, the condition encompasses a range of complex symptoms, and it can affect people in many ways… Read More
CBD oil and depression
Share me on…CBD oil shows promise in reducing anxiety and depression. Still, more long-term, and human studies are necessary before researchers can conclude whether CBD can fully replace traditional antidepressants… Read More
Improvements to depression treatment
Share me on…How could we improve depression treatment? What is medication and therapy resistance? A new study calls for more refined research for people experiencing this mental health condition… Read More
Alzheimer’s disease: the next pandemic?
Share me on…Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the greatest health challenges of this century. With incidence projected to rise at an alarming rate over the coming years, it is a growing silent pandemic… Read More
Lower stress and cortisol fast
Share me on…An effective way to reduce stress and lower cortisol (the “stress hormone”) involves physical contact. This includes touching, stroking, hand-holding, hugging or massaging… Read More
Personality changes
Share me on…Personality changes… A paper in the Journal of Research in Personality bolsters the argument that personality is more malleable than previously thought… Read More Related posts: Mental Health Collection
Relieve anxiety disorders with exercise
Share me on…A study led by University of Gothenburg researchers has shown that both moderate and strenuous exercise can alleviate anxiety symptoms… Read More
OCD and the risk of dementia
Share me on…There is some evidence suggesting that individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may be at increased risk for dementia… Read More
Running: Brain function and mood
Share me on…Running may improve mental health and cognitive function… Read More
Alcohol: A public health issue
Share me on…The consumption of alcohol is a public health issue because it is one of the leading risk factors to health globally… Read More
Be mentally healthier in 2022
Share me on…Working on your resolutions for the upcoming year? Add these seven to the list and you may reduce your risk of depression and heart disease, experience less stress, and even extend your life… Read More
Marijuana and Your Mental Health
Share me on…The legalization of marijuana in the U.S. for medicinal use creates thorny issues for practicing psychiatrists… Read More
Martial Arts and Mental Health
Share me on…Asian martial arts have value as life-long pursuits. This approach is only marginally based on the aspects of fighting skill that are inherent parts of all training methodologies… Read More
Deep brain stimulation
Share me on…Deep brain stimulation (DBS), effectively treats over half of the patients where other therapies have failed… Read More
Protecting youth mental health
Share me on…On Dec. 7, 2021 the U.S. Surgeon General’s office released a report called Protecting Youth Mental Health, focused on how to support youth through the mental health crisis they are facing… Read More
Burnout in the workplace
Share me on…Workplace stress is something many of us view as unavoidable. Too often, we think of it as part and parcel of having busy professional and personal lives… Read More
Mental health of research students
Share me on…There’s no denying the lifestyle of a research student can be a significant source of stress. When left unchecked, this can have a disastrous impact on their overall wellbeing and the state of their contributions… Read More