Treatment-resistant depression is when your depression does not respond to antidepressants. There are 10%-15% of people with depression who do not respond to antidepressants and 30%-40% of people who only notice a partial improvement in their symptoms. If you are aware that antidepressants are not working for you, it is important to not give up […]
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Opioid medications help relieve pain by reducing the intensity of pain signals in the brain and affect the areas of the brain that control emotion. Opioids may help with pain, but they can also provide a feeling of euphoria which leads to addiction. A new study by the University of Arkansas shows that increasing your […]
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Anxiety is a mental illness that does not provide just a simple solution to relieve symptoms. YouTuber Logan Paul seemed to give people the wrong advice on Twitter about how to relieve anxiety. It is important with anxiety to use a variety of solutions that involve self-care and speaking to someone about symptoms that are […]
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Internet memes are jokes people make on the internet by using an image and putting in a funny caption inside it. Many social media sites and forums are sharing depressive memes about death, hopelessness, suicide, isolation, or hopelessness. A new study by Scientific Reports shows that these depressive memes are relatable to those with depression […]
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You may think that being single is the end of the world when you see all of your friends and relatives in a healthy relationship. The truth is that being single is a great way to get to know who you are instead of who you are with that person. Being single can allow you […]
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Being a police officer is not an easy occupation to have in that you put your life on the line and have to worry about the lives of others who are in danger. According to the nonprofit Blue H.E.L.P., 228 current or former police officers died from suicide in 2019 and 172 the year before. […]
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People with depression feel like no one around them wants them or does not notice them. Sometimes, the smallest gestures can make a big difference. People with depression told The Mighty about surprising ways that they felt loved while struggling with depression. Babysitting Babysitting can be a great way to feel loved by the kids […]
Mental Health, Uncategorized
How Can Tournaments on Streaming Sites Start Thinking About Mental Health?
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There are tournament streaming sites like Twitch where you can win prize money up to $200 million playing eSports. In order to be focused and continue playing, people tend to take Adderall and Ritalin. It is important for these streaming sites to pay attention to the lack of sleep these players are experiencing to protect […]
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The road to recovering from alcoholism is long and challenging. It always helps to receive encouragement from people who have been in your shoes before or people who have had challenges to overcome as well. By collecting the quotes of motivational people, you will be able to brave through your recovery easier. “If You Quit […]
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Many people take antidepressants to relieve their depression symptoms. Three Chicago researchers discovered that even though you cannot get high taking antidepressants, it can still lead to withdrawal symptoms when you abruptly stop taking them. By being aware of what happens when you suddenly stop taking your anti-anxiety medications, you will learn to better control […]
