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Fear and anxiety before surgery are normal feelings. Whether you’re going in for minor or major surgery or you need an emergency operation, it’s common to feel anxious. If you know the most common causes of preoperative anxiety, understand its symptoms and use practical coping techniques, you’ll be less stressed and better prepared for surgery. […]

Sometimes, people experience short-term, situational anxiety, such as after a traumatic event that triggers anxiety and insomnia. Medications like lorazepam (also known by its brand name “Ativan”) can help manage those symptoms for short-term relief. Before taking lorazepam, it’s good to inform yourself about how it works, what the likely side effects are, and how […]

If you’ve ever lost someone, you’re familiar with grief. Yet, myths about grief can interfere with the grieving process. So, it’s essential to understand what grief is and what it isn’t. Introduction to the Grieving Process Psychologists talk about grief as a process. In simple terms, grieving occurs in stages and takes time. However, while […]

Seizure disorders can have a serious impact on an individual’s quality of life, putting them at an increased risk of injury, hospitalization and mortality while taking a toll on their mental health and self-confidence. Clonazepam is a powerful medication that helps to control seizures in both adults and children, helping them lead more stable and […]

If you or a loved one is interested in the antidepressant Wellbutrin, you may have heard some good or not-so-good things about it, depending on who you’ve talked to or which chat rooms you’ve visited. People’s experiences with Wellbutrin, starting with its effects in the first week, are all over the map. That is because […]

The medication lithium is primarily used as a mood stabilizer in certain mental illnesses. Lithium is an anti-manic drug that helps combat symptoms of mood disorders, including mania, hypomania, and depression. As a drug, lithium is most commonly a treatment for bipolar disorder, but it can also help with schizophrenia and limit certain aggressive or […]

What is physical affection? Is it merely touch, or a deeper part of the expression of love language? When you’re in love, the ways you show it always include some form of physical touch. For many, physical affection and physical touch are integral aspects of intimacy. For others, touch is a part of a deep […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]