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Dating After Loss of a Spouse By: elaine williams When a relationship ends due to one partner dying, what is the correct time period to begin dating again? Grief is such a funny, unpredictable animal. Many people in years’ past think a year is a suitable time to wait before incorporating life changes, and […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-12-02 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
2022-11-30 Co-occurring disorders and Addiction By Erica Weiman The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that nearly 50 percent of people who have a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. Additionally, 40 percent of people with depression or anxiety also have a substance use disorder. This can make […]
How Technology Can Assist Everyone in the Battle Against Dyslexia. Don’t let it get in the way of your reading. By John Teh John is dyslexic and he sets out to read at least one book this year but he ended up reading ten! John has a severe case of dyslexia. He […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-11-25 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
Patients suffering with hard-to-treat depression may get relief from noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation has worked when medication and other therapies have not. Monty Rakusen/Image Source via Getty Images Patricia Junquera, Florida International University Not only is depression a debilitating disease, but it is also widespread. Approximately 20 million adult Americans experience at least […]
2022-11-22 Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too – a large-scale analysis documents effects on brain regions associated with emotions As the planet heats up, air pollution is getting worse. Westend61/Getty Images Clara G. Zundel, Wayne State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea People […]
A Change Will Do You Good By: Sharron Myers As the last rays of summer’s warmth ebb away and the gentle breezes of autumn waft themselves upon us, we recognize once again, that change is inevitable. Nature is constantly changing and yet, so many people have the notion that change is frightening. People are […]
4 Steps to Live in the Present Every Day (Family Features) Living in the present means celebrating each moment as it happens without worries about the past or anxiety for what the future holds and enjoying life to the fullest. Many people find themselves thinking about what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow, making […]
2022-11-21 Doctors often miss depression symptoms for certain groups – a routine screening policy for all adult primary care patients could significantly reduce the gap Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Thomas Barwick/Stone via Getty Images Maria Garcia, University of California, San Francisco Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a […]