Opinion | Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and Death
More than ever these days, we aren’t able to hide death from children. Whether we’re addressing their fear around school shootings, natural disasters, grief from family members lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, or concerns about their own illness, it’s impossible to shield kids from bearing witness to illness and death — nor should we. So, […]
Medication treatment of pediatric psychiatric disorders reduces the later onset of substance use problems: Early and longer-lasting treatment reduces risk of substance use disorder most significantly
One half of psychiatric and substance use disorders start by the age of 18; three-quarters by age 24. While these are concerning statistics, a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) finds that treating psychiatric disorders with psychotropic medications in children and adolescents does not increase the risk of developing substance use, misuse, or substance […]
Understanding Mental Health Terms
Mental health is something that we’re talking about more and more. But in these conversations, we can often hear terms used interchangeably, such as mental health and mental illness. It can be hard to get the language right. So what does the term mental health actually mean? How does it differ from a mental health […]
How To Stop Obsessing Over A Mistake
Making mistakes happens to all of us in our careers. But some of us hold on to these mistakes longer than others. Maybe you lie awake at night still feeling queasy and anxious over the way you frustrated a client by accidentally giving them the wrong information. Maybe you are avoiding co-workers on your team […]
Researchers identify neuronal mechanisms that control food cravings during pregnancy: Dopamine and compulsive eating behavior
Many people have felt the sudden and uncontrollable urge to eat a certain food. These urges — known as cravings — are very common, mostly during pregnancy. During this time, the mother’s body undergoes a series of physiological and behavioural changes to create a favourable environment for the embryo’s development. However, the frequent consumption of […]
Nordic diet lowers cholesterol and blood sugar – even if you don’t lose weight
Berries, veggies, fish, whole grains and rapeseed oil. These are the main ingredients of the Nordic diet concept that, for the past decade, have been recognized as extremely healthy, tasty and sustainable. The diet can prevent obesity and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Until now, […]
Forget Perfect Family Meals: Ain’t No Shame In A Lazy Buttered-Noodle Dinner Game
Who these days hasn’t thrown up their hands an hour before dinnertime and said, “I give up — WHATEVER!”? Whether it’s because of supply chain issues, cooking fatigue or just straight-up fatigue, throwing in the towel has never been more tempting. It’s made “Chopped” contestants of all of us as we blearily survey refrigerator stragglers […]
What Are the 10 Types of Mental Disorders? Symptoms & Causes
Mental disorders can negatively affect a person’s mood, behavior, and thinking ability. These abnormalities can impact personal and professional relationships, sometimes creating an unhealthy environment for both the person and the people in their lives. The CDC reports that 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental health disorders each year, which is over 19% of […]
What Can I Do to Help Myself to Stop Drinking? 15 Tips
While quitting any habit is not easy, these 15 tips may help you stop drinking or at least cut back on your alcohol intake Even moderate drinking can have negative health effects, from digestive issues and increase anxiety to memory issues and problems sleeping. Other symptoms of drinking may include: Drowsiness Headache Nausea and vomiting […]
What Are Signs of Anger Issues? Anger Management Therapy
Recognizing these signs of anger issues can better help you manage anger and aggressive behavior. Anger is a natural, emotional response to threats, such as frustration, hurt and annoyance. Expressing anger may help you with emotional closure and peace. However, if you get angry frequently and are not able to control your emotion, then you […]