5 Ways You Can Help Fight Mental Illness Stigma – Right Now
This article offers actionable and impactful steps you can take right now to stop the stigma surrounding mental illness and help those in recovery.
Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace: What It Looks Like & How to Combat It
From PSAs and psychologists to musicians, celebrities, and even Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the call for better mental health initiatives has never been louder. In a recent USA article, Prince Harry states, “I firmly believe that focusing on and prioritizing our mental fitness unlocks potential and opportunity that we never knew we had inside of us.” […]
6 Non-Invasive Tech Solutions for Optimal Mental Health & Wellness
‘ Diet, exercise, medications, and various cognitive therapies have been long-term staples for many people looking to achieve optimal mental health and wellness. Still, as technology evolves, more non-invasive tech solutions are being created to help tackle or prevent mental health disorders – and the results have been a game-changer for many users. These technologies […]
Genes Related to Inflammation Shed Light on Depression and How Exercise Can Help
Depression affects more than 168 million people worldwide and is one of the significant causes of disease. We understand that depression has substantial effects on overall health and wellness; however, evidence-based research on treating depression is still lacking. Now scientists are looking at our genes to develop new ways to manage mental health disorders. A recent study […]
How Social Distancing Affects Social Development in Children and Teens
The idea of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for everyone. For children and teens, this time can be incredibly daunting. As kids grow, they begin to strike out on their own and form social networks. This action is critical for social, physical, and mental health. At-home learning, staggered in-school learning, limited sports […]
Oxytocin: Study Reveals How Hormone Could Be New Therapeutic in Treating Mental Health Disorders
Oxytocin is a complicated hormone. Researchers have found oxytocin to contain properties that can treat several conditions from autism spectrum disorder to intestinal issues. However, as a neuromodulator, it may bring hearts together or help induce aggression, according to the Weizmann Institute of Science. Their findings, published in Neuron, could shed new light on efforts to use oxytocin […]
The Science of Meditation: 3 Major Benefits You Need to Know About
A myriad of articles and studies suggest the beneficial effects of meditation on physical, emotional, and psychological health and well-being. These advantages are far-reaching, including improving depression symptoms, anxiety, stress, and mental health disorders. We may understand the general benefits of meditation, but what are the biological, neurological, and chemical processes behind these outcomes? In […]
Psychobiotics: New Approach to Treatment of Mental Health Disorders Shows Promising Results
In an extensive lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts Phil Strandwitz, CEO at Holobiome, and his colleagues are working to isolate gut bacteria that they hope will produce new treatments for depression and other disorders of the brain and nervous system. New drug development for neuropsychiatric disorders has slackened for decades, and many existing drugs cause unpleasant side […]
Depression and Addiction: Why Treating The Whole Person Matters
One in five U.S. adults are affected by mental health disorders. Of these disorders, depression affects the most Americans, with over 7 million adults having one major depressive episode a year. Unfortunately, many people who develop mental health disorders also have an addiction. In this article, we examine the latest societal and healthcare costs of co-occurring disorders, how healthcare professionals are tackling this crisis, and why treating the whole patient matters.
How the Gut Affects Personality – What New Research Says
The human gut tells us a lot about our health – but what about our personality? A new research study from Oxford University reveals that both gut microbiome composition and diversity are related to differences in personality. This article looks at what this study means for microbiome, personality, and mental health research.