May 27, 2022
How can you help those suffering from a psychiatric disorder? Statistically speaking, you will likely have a close friend or loved one suffering from a psychiatric disorder at some point in your life. You may not know how to help them. Our readers weighed in with some...
May 24, 2022
As parents, it is natural to want the best for your children. With the rise in viral videos, televised talent competitions, and standardized academic testing it is easy to see there is always someone better. The competition to be the best is fierce. While high...
May 19, 2022
Depression affects nearly 20 percent of the adult population in the United States. Talk therapy and antidepressants are the first-line treatment options. But some may not respond to antidepressants or have adverse effects. In these cases, brain stimulation therapies...
May 10, 2022
Any significant life change, like a romantic breakup, can take a serious toll on your mental and emotional health. Splits create emotional conflict. They can also change your living circumstances and financial situation. It is common for you to feel down and emotional...
Apr 28, 2022
Suggestions for how to tell someone is depressed… It’s difficult to see a friend or loved one struggle with depression, but before you jump in with advice and assistance, take a look at our readers’ suggestions on how best to act in this delicate...
Apr 21, 2022
Previously, staying in touch with friends and loved ones meant sending letters and using landlines. If your friend moved away or changed their number, you wouldn’t be able to keep in touch. Now, with the help of cell phones and social media platforms, we can find and...
Apr 5, 2022
As a society, we do not like to be out of control. Being the land of the free has instilled in us the idea that we are in control of our lives. We possess the power to choose our destiny. Hearing a story of victimization or admitting that you are a victim threatens...
Mar 31, 2022
What are some signs that you may have anxiety? We all worry. It’s a natural part of our infinitely imperfect and messy life. What’s not natural, however, is when we find ourselves in a constant state of worry. That kind of chronic anxiety can quickly...
Mar 24, 2022
Starting a new treatment can be daunting, especially when faced with so many clinics to choose from. As the patient, you should be informed and choose the best treatment facility for your health. But how do you know where to begin? After a cursory search for...
Mar 8, 2022
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) delivers painless magnetic pulses through a coil placed on your scalp to stimulate neurons and neurotransmitters, which deliver chemical signals in your brain. It targets areas associated with depression and your moods,...
