Valium is one of the most recognized prescription medications, and millions of Americans take it daily. However, Valium, a diazepam brand name, isn’t a drug for indiscriminate use. It is a powerful drug that requires careful monitoring. What should you know about taking Valium? What Is Valium and What Is It Used For? Long popularized […]
Author Archives: Kristina Robb Dover
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Depression ranks as one of the most common mental illness, affecting about one in 10 Americans in any given year. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, which is published by the American Psychiatric Association and serves as the main professional reference book on mental health and related conditions, outlines eight distinct […]
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The late Joan Rivers once said, “If you can laugh at it, you can deal with it.” Beyond providing a moment of laughter, humor serves as a valuable tool that can enforce social bonds, challenge harmful societal norms and de-escalate conflicts. It also gives us an effective way to process grief, trauma and stress. Dark […]
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Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet in the workforce, it hardly gets the same attention. According to a 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), only 15% of those surveyed reported that their workplace had company-wide policies for mental health days. However, when the US Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace […]
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There’ll be good times again for me and you But we just can’t stay together, don’t you feel it too Still, I’m glad for what we had and how I once loved you But it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late Though we really did try to make it Something inside has died, and […]
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Taking care of aging parents can be rewarding and frustrating. For many, it becomes almost a full-time job when they’re parenting aging parents. What often gets overlooked is the mental health of the caregiver. Estimates of family caregivers range from 48 to 53 million people. The average duration of caregiving is about 4.5 years, and some […]
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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 […]
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Braces can have a life-changing impact. After all, resolving dental issues can do wonders for a person’s self-esteem and significantly boost their self-image and confidence. However, wearing braces can also have a negative effect on mental health, especially in adults. The problem doesn’t stop at braces either. A variety of orthodontic equipment can have the […]
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Teletherapy opens a world of mental health resources for many people, providing access to services that may otherwise be out of reach due to someone’s schedule, geographic location, functional abilities or financial resources. While many companies have cropped up in recent years to meet the increased need for flexible mental health care solutions, not all […]
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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 […]