Category Archives: Wellness

Laughing is one of the strangest things that human beings do. Everybody has their own way of doing it, but the basic act is a series of short barks and staccato breathing that other people instinctively respond to — sometimes with laughter of their own. It seems to be social and it usually feels good, […]

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 […]

Updated July 5th, 2023 Dealing with substance use disorder is hard enough when it’s just you, and it can be heart-wrenching when it’s someone you love. Growing up with parents addicted to drugs can be an even heavier burden because kids lack many coping strategies adults can use to deal with the stress and worry […]

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 […]

When you have kids, you quickly discover that meltdowns and tantrums are inevitable. Childhood anger can be stressful — both for you and your child — so it’s important to find healthy regulation strategies. After all, the lessons we learn as children follow us into our adult lives. By starting early, you can set your […]

It happens all the time — someone feels anxious, and they describe the feeling as having a panic attack. Maybe they’re having difficulty concentrating and they say, “I’m so ADHD.” In most cases, people aren’t being malicious: they’re simply trying to express their feelings. Even so, casually using words related to mental health can have […]

Army suicide is one of the leading causes of death among veterans in the United States, claiming the lives of over 65,000 since 2010. In comparison, the 20-year Vietnam War took 58,220 lives while the Iraqi War, which lasted 8 years, claimed the lives of 4,431 U.S. soldiers. Veterans need robust emergency and long-term mental […]

Stress is a prevalent element in most people’s lives, and learning how to cope with it is in everyone’s interest. According to statistics from the American Institute of Stress , 33% of people suffer from extreme stress, 77% experience stress to levels that affects their physical health and 73% suffer from stress-related mental health issues. […]

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 […]

According to the National Center for PTSD , over half the population will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, such as an accident, assault or disaster. It’s common for individuals who experience trauma to suffer short-term physical and emotional hardships. For most people, the symptoms of trauma resolve over time. However, for […]