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Living Well with Major Depressive Disorder What Is Major Depressive Disorder? Major depressive disorder is a serious mental illness that affects how people feel, think, and go about their everyday tasks. The condition can also impact a person’s sleep habits, appetite, and ability to enjoy life. Major depressive disorder isn’t something that […]
Exhausted Interns: Doctoring While Impaired By: Rita Jenkins The common practice of requiring physicians-in-training to work many double, and even triple, shifts results in performance reductions equivalent to the effects of drinking several ounces of alcohol, according to a new study led by a University of Michigan sleep researcher published in the Journal of […]
How the presence of pets builds trust among people Pet ownership can often enhance feelings of trust among strangers. FOTOGRAFIA INC./Collections E+ via Getty Images Megan K Mueller, Tufts University Companion animals are a core part of family life in the United States, with 90 million American households having at least one pet. Many of […]
Self-Care, the Luxury You Can Afford By: Linda Dessau Self-care is a choice. When you find yourself feeling sorry for yourself because you “have to” hit the gym, because you “can’t” have that piece of birthday cake or because you “wish” you could be like your friend who stays out late doing exciting things, […]
2022-02-27 The Stress of Restaurant Work Is Reaching a Boiling Point. Could a Staff Therapist Help? John Daley, Colorado Public Radio Restaurant jobs have always been difficult, but the mental stress has gotten worse during the pandemic as restaurants closed or cut hours — or became ground zero for the fight over mask-wearing. “It […]
Memories and Emotions can Colour our Awareness By: George Lockett Memories of past events in our life can have associated with them deep emotional charge. This can cause these memories to keep repeating themselves over and over again throughout our life. Sometimes the pattern is triggered by our environment and sometimes by a person […]
5 Ways to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Routine (Family Features) Day-to-day life involves responsibilities that can lead many to feel overwhelmed. In fact, a survey from CNBC found more than half of U.S. women (53%) are experiencing burnout. To counter the stresses of everyday life, DOVE Chocolate recommends these tips to show yourself compassion 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: […]
2022-02-24 Targeted by Politicians, Trans Youth Struggle With Growing Fear and Mental Health Concerns Sandy West Charlie Apple had experienced people calling into question his humanity, suggesting he was just a confused kid or even a moral aberration. As a transgender teen, he had accepted that his future could include discrimination, verbal abuse, and […]
Mental Healthcare and You – Finding the Right Fit (StatePoint) Searching for a mental health provider? You likely have questions. Recent research from virtual care provider MDLIVE suggests that confusion around finding a mental healthcare provider is common. One in five surveyed said they were concerned about finding a provider match and 70% […]