What Do You Do If You are Worried About Drinking Too Much Alcohol?

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Many people who are not alcoholics end up feeling better when they stop buying alcoholic beverages every time they go out with their friends. Then there are those struggling with alcoholism who don’t believe that not drinking is always an option. By looking back at your drinking habits, you will know whether you are drinking […]

Understanding Nocturnal Panic Attacks

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Individuals who struggle with anxiety have most likely experienced what it is like to have a panic attack. It can interfere with your daily life, leaving you feeling embarrassed, ashamed, and emotionally drained. However, panic attacks don’t always occur during the daytime. They can sneak in and take hold when you are at your most […]

How Traditional Gender Roles Affect Men’s Mental Health

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Society’s expectations of men to be the breadwinner, protector, and overall strong one in the family can often have negative consequences for men that try to fit this role. Men are expected to provide and protect their families while holding it all together and never coming off as weak. However, these stressors can cause men […]

The Beneficial Role of Art Therapy in Addiction Recovery

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When it comes to addiction treatment, many people often think of medications, various forms of therapy, group meetings, etc. What doesn’t come to mind immediately is different forms of experiential therapies, such as art therapy. Art therapy has been used for people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and more to help treat mental health and […]

Why Are Digital Pills Promising for Mental Health Conditions?

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Traditional medical pills have been around since the ancient Egyptians used them, but one of the biggest problems of traditional pills is that half of the patients take them at the wrong time, the wrong dose, or do not take them at all. People might have problems remembering to take the medication or problems opening […]

Has the Pandemic Convinced Doctors to Take Mental Health Seriously?

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Mental Health America reported that in September 2020, depression and anxiety hit an all-time high. Mental health has been known to take a back-seat to physical health despite the staggering statistics. Luckily, the pandemic has made doctors more aware of the link between physical health and mental health in the anxiety people have felt in […]

Understanding Symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal

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With the recent influx of states around the US legalizing medicinal and recreational marijuana, the amount of users has understandably increased in recent years. Even though there is now a larger population of people using marijuana, many believe that marijuana is not addictive. However, the drug can be addictive and cause you to experience withdrawal […]

Why Do People Experience Memory Problems When They are Depressed?

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While depression means being in a low mood, tired, and feeling hopeless, depression can also mean being more forgetful than usual. To avoid any further cognitive impairments from occurring, seek treatment for depression to make sure you have lasting memories going forward. Memory Problems with Depression Memory problems tend to occur when depression first begins, and even […]

The Difference Between Anxiety and an Anxiety Disorder

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Having symptoms of anxiety is unpleasant and can affect your day-to-day activities. When you experience anxiety, you may have physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that interfere with your responsibilities. While anxiety is a normal human reaction and experience, ongoing symptoms can indicate an anxiety disorder. Having an anxiety disorder shouldn’t worry you, as treatment is […]