DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Sex, immunity and the brain Differences between the immune systems of males and females — in particular, ones involving cells called microglia — might help explain why the risk for conditions such as autism and Alzheimer’s varies between the sexes By Amber Dance Suppose a couple has two children, a boy and a girl. Chances are, they’ll both […]
2022-05-29 The Mental Health Crisis of Moms: What You Need to Know (StatePoint) A new survey reveals that the mental health of American moms is going largely unattended, with many living under a near-constant state of stress and few seeking support to ease the burden. The research, commissioned by MDLIVE, an […]
Understanding Drug Use and Addiction Drug Facts Many people don’t understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and […]
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 ails you. Today’s Topic: […]
HIV/AIDS and Mental Health Overview HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and can be transmitted during sexual intercourse; by sharing syringes; or perinatally during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. HIV weakens the immune system by destroying CD4 positive (CD4+) T cells, a type of white blood cell […]
CBT? DBT? Psychodynamic? What type of therapy is right for me? Working with a therapist can help you manage or improve your mental health. elenabs/iStock via Getty Images Plus Sourav Sengupta, University at Buffalo Since ancient times, cultures across the world have understood that human suffering can have psychological causes. At its core, psychotherapy is […]
Medisuggestion – The Efficient Combination of Meditation and Autosuggestion For those who know how to use them, meditation and autosuggestion are efficient tools for influencing the mind and body. They are comprised of various techniques that impact the subconscious, and which partially overlap. This article shall analyze the option of combining the […]
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 ails you. Today’s Topic: […]
2022-05-19 Why a US task force is recommending anxiety screening in kids 8 and older Anxiety is the most common mental health problem affecting U.S. children. Brian A. Jackson/iStock via Getty Images Elana Bernstein, University of Dayton The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft statement in April 2022 recommending screening for anxiety in […]
The Secret to Happy Life By Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon Here is a list of 15 essentials a person should strive to achieve happiness: GOOD HEALTH – First and foremost is GOOD HEALTH. So take care of Physical and Mental Health problems. If you do not enjoy good health you cannot be happy. […]