Category Archives: Wellness

Do you sometimes feel like life is a never-ending loop of the same day? Do you wish you could find a meaning to life beyond waking up, going to work, coming home, going to sleep and repeating this routine day after day? Maybe you’ve started to question the point of it all, including why we’ve […]

Those living in the United States aren’t strangers to mass surveillance. Most cities now have extensive monitoring systems that can capture individuals hundreds of times on camera each day. Edward Snowden’s revelations about the ability of the National Security Agency to collect personal data sparked a vigorous public debate back in 2013. In the age […]

Learning how to manage your anxiety levels can help you cope with traumatic life events, work-related pressure and other life-changing situations. Stress and anxiety are the leading causes of diseases such as heart attacks , obesity and strokes. Taking control of your mental health by taking supplements for anxiety can lessen the risk of stress-related […]

Many prescription medications are abused. For example, a person may find that a medication like Zoloft no longer works for their depression, anxiety or related issues, so they decide to take more than their doctor prescribed. Generally, increased doses are meant to achieve the original medication effects after someone has increased their tolerance. Unfortunately, this […]

Having emotional support dogs for anxiety has become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to understand why. With more than 31% of Americans living with some degree of anxiety, people will welcome something that promises to reduce stress and make life easier. But how effective are emotional support animals (ESAs)? Beyond the companionship […]

Emotional support animals (ESAs) are becoming more common, but what are they and how do you get one? An emotional support animal is not a service dog. This distinction is important because there are no regulations on which animals can offer emotional support or how much training is required to qualify as an ESA. Also, […]

Pets are part of the family. They’re there for you when you’re going through a rough time and do wonders for your mental health. Maybe you’ve been considering having a support animal to help you with a mental illness or disability but aren’t sure what steps to take. Do you need an emotional support, therapy […]

From lending a helping hand when moving to a new place to gushing over the latest drama at brunch, good friendships can fulfill all kinds of needs in our lives. Cultivating healthy friendships takes work, but having a dedicated crew to support you has numerous advantages. So, what happens when a friendship turns toxic and […]

There are few experiences more devastating than being diagnosed with a terminal illness. The feelings of grief that come with such a diagnosis can in some cases be more painful even than the illness itself, and for up to 77% of terminal patients , this can evolve into depression, anxiety and panic. One of the […]