You promised yourself “just a quick check” of your feeds. Now, 40 minutes later, you’re still scrolling through earthquake footage, political meltdowns and environmental disasters. Sound familiar? You might be a victim of doomscrolling. But what is doomscrolling exactly, and why do we find ourselves caught in this digital quicksand night after night? Doomscrolling is […]
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About 1 in 4 Americans takes medications for mental health issues. Finding the right one can be difficult because what works for one might not work for another. Also, some drugs take up to 8 weeks to become effective, meaning it can take months or years to find the best treatment protocols. Genetic testing is […]
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining mental clarity and optimal brain performance is more important than ever. Whether you’re facing work deadlines, managing family responsibilities or simply wanting to feel sharper throughout the day, the mental health of your brain plays an important role in how you function. The good news is that you don’t need […]
Linda Ronstadt’s health journey has posed challenges for her music career. Learn more about the strength and resilience she’s displayed through it all. Linda Ronstadt is an American singer born in 1946. She’s known for her powerful voice and crossing musical genres — including rock, country, pop and light opera — during the late 1960s. […]
As a parent, you want to do the best you can for your children. However, no one’s perfect, and parenting takes learning and effort. One of the biggest challenges a mother or father can face is parenting with mental illness. You want to do everything in your power to ensure your mental health condition doesn’t […]
In November 2022, the world changed when ChatGPT was released. Everyone suddenly had a quick, convenient way to get answers to any questions they had in a way that had never been seen before. One immediately popular way to use ChatGPT was for medical assistance, including in the mental health space. But is a mental […]
Celebrity mental health is always a headline-grabbing topic. Often, celebrities seem like picture-perfect humans who can’t get anything wrong, so it’s shocking when they start to spiral out of control or discuss their struggles. Ed Sheeran is one celebrity who hasn’t held back in making comments about his mental health, his addiction struggles and how […]
Mental health is a universal human experience that transcends fame, wealth and social status. For decades, these challenges remained shrouded in silence and stigma, but a profound cultural shift has emerged through the courageous voices of celebrities talking about mental health and sharing their most vulnerable moments. There are many celebrities who’ve become unexpected yet […]
We’ve all heard the phrase “helicopter parents.” This term, coined in the 1980s, has been used for many decades to describe the overprotective, overinvolved parents that were common at the time. However, a new type of parenting style has become the latest concern: snowplow parents. What Is Snowplow Parenting? Snowplow parenting, also known as lawnmower […]
If you struggle to control your emotions or become easily overwhelmed, past trauma may be at fault. Traumatic experiences can have a long-lasting impact on mental and emotional health, affecting your ability to manage your emotions or reactions in certain situations. This is called emotional dysregulation. Emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress […]