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Remembering Herbert Kleber- the Pioneer of Modern Addiction Treatment

How Can Psoriasis Affect Your Mental Health?

Recently, Google Doodle honored Herbert Kleber on the 23rd anniversary of his election to the National Academy of Medicine. Kleber is responsible for shaping modern addiction treatment to the United States. Without Herbert Kleber, we would not have the effective addiction treatments that we have right now.  Herbert Kleber’s Medical Background When Kleber was a […]

What are Ways to Make Therapy More Affordable?

How You Know Your Mental Health Medication Is Not Working

There are many people who will not be involved in therapy because of how expensive it can be. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services say that the cost of healthcare rises 4% roughly every year. By finding affordable ways to go to therapy, you can avoid missing more days of work and get your […]

How to Tell If Your Partner Has Depression

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You may notice that your partner is feeling blue lately. Something is apparently wrong if this mood has been the same for the past two weeks. Instead of trying to fix your partner, be compassionate and understanding towards them so they know they have someone to turn to when their emotions become more intense. More […]

Why Does Cleaning Help with Anxiety?

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Seeing a cluttered room can make those with anxiety feel overwhelmed. Everything is so out of place and dirty. By cleaning up that mess, you are getting that control back and making your space exactly the way you want. How Does Clutter Affect Your Brain? Subconsciously, our brains believe that clutter is associated with negative […]

What Are the Best Android Apps to Help with Porn Addiction?

Apps That Can Help You with Your Smartphone Addiction

Porn addiction is just as dangerous as any other addiction in how something that seems so harmless can take over your life. Porn addiction can hurt your finances, your relationships, and your career if you are too absorbed in it. Luckily, there are plenty of Android apps to help treat your porn addiction so that […]

Auto Brewery Syndrome

Imagine having a rare disease that makes you drunk without having any alcohol in your system. This is called auto-brewery syndrome. A new study of a Chinese patient with this same condition shows just how serious this disease is and how it can affect major organs in the process. The Symptoms of Auto-Brewery Syndrome Auto […]

How Do Reality TV Shows Take Care of the Mental Health of the Contestants?

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Contestants may not know what they are getting into when they sign up to participate in a reality show. If people need to be shut up in a house away from the outside world like in “Big Brother,” competing for the affection of a male suitor in “The Bachelor,” or scrounging for food after plotting […]

What the Money From Opioid Settlements Should Be Spent On

In early October, Purdue Pharma declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to settle a $10 billion lawsuit with 24 states and more than 2,000 cities and counties. Johnson & Johnson has to pay $572 million for using sales practices that minimized the risks of opioid addiction. Dr. Kevin J. Tracey, President/CEO of the Feinstein Institutes […]

What Do I Do If I Feel Like Everyone Hates Me?

It could be very upsetting when people cancel plans on you or you see a group of your friends having fun without you on social media. You could be suffering from anxiety and depression as well as low self-esteem if you think that everyone hates you. By surrounding yourself with positive people and remember who […]