Category Archives: Wellness

Mental health crises can be devastating to those going through them. If you or a loved one is at risk, recognizing the biggest signs that someone might be dealing with a mental health challenge is critical. The first step in identifying warning signs is knowing what they are and how they present themselves. Here’s what […]

Alprazolam (Xanax) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) drugs in the U.S. Belonging to the benzodiazepine class of anxiolytics, alprazolam medicine is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia caused by anxiety. Although alprazolam is FDA-approved for reducing anxiety and panic disorder, it is also prescribed off-label to […]

When your children are infants, they’re all-consuming. Every waking moment—and many of your sleeping moments—go into nurturing and caring for them. As they get older, they slowly start to gain their independence. The days of parenting are long, but the years fly by before you know it. One day, your youngest child grows up and […]

Grief is a normal part of living that most people experience after a significant loss. If the deceased is a loved one, the anguish and pain can be so intense that normal life functioning and personal well-being suffer. Online grief therapy may be a convenient, practical, and extremely beneficial way to get professional support during […]

A few months ago, the term “pandemic skip” started to gain traction on social media apps like TikTok as a way to describe the feeling of having been frozen in time during the pandemic. Your experience of aging might be one manifestation of this “skip.” You might be pushing 30, but if anyone asks how […]

Whether you ended the relationship yourself after serious self-reflection or you never saw it coming, breaking up is hard. It’s normal to feel a sense of profound loss, especially if you’ve been in the relationship for a long time or you thought you’d be together forever. Unfortunately, there are no instruction manuals to tell you […]

The “Spoon Theory” is an extended metaphor describing the existential difficulties faced by people living with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Introduced more than 20 years ago, by Christine Miserandino in her essay “The Spoon Theory,” this metaphor is Miserandino’s attempt to explain her emotions concerning her daily struggles with lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition. Miserandino […]

For dementia caregivers, mental health is essential. As the number of individuals experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s continues to skyrocket, caregiver wellness is increasingly a priority. Challenges Faced by Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Dementia caregivers’ mental health is often overlooked due to the rigorous challenges of caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Yet, while […]

Albinism is one of a number of visible skin disorders that can create unique mental health challenges. In this article, we’ll explore some of these skin disorders, their potential psychological impact, and coping strategies and resources that support mental health. Albinism and Other Visible Skin Disorders Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by a deficiency […]

The treatment of disabled individuals in the United States before World War II was cruel and heartless. Forced sterilization of mentally or physically incapacitated people occurred with little pushback from society at this time. In his book Eugenic Nation: Faults and Frontiers of Better Breeding in America, author Alex Stern states: “…supported by legislators, social […]