One of the major arguments against experimenting with drugs and alcohol at an early age is that it halts the developmental process. Studies have revealed that substances like alcohol and especially marijuana can impair cognitive functioning, thus slowing the development… Read More ›
Tag: mental health
Can Yoga Help Eating Disorder Treatment?
Clinical style check-in’s at the beginning and end of a yoga session helps the teacher understand where each client is in their day as well as their recovery. Eating disorders are sensitive, dealing with the tedious challenge of embracing imperfections.… Read More ›
Treating Mental Illness In The United States
Generalizing mental health disorders by their symptoms does the specificity of each disorder a grave injustice. Eloquently described by Scientific American contributor Edmund S. Higgins, “the problem is that the brain is exceedingly complex. Behavior, emotions, and cognition are manifestations… Read More ›
Manage Your Anxiety From Morning With These Tips
Living with anxiety that goes unregulated can be unmanageable. Just a few simple habits throughout the day can help reduce the impact of anxiety symptoms and make life easier by improving mental and physical health. Sleep Getting a full night’s… Read More ›
How Can I Be Closer To People When I Have A Mental Illness?
Trying to manage your own thoughts, feelings, and actions is work enough. You can’t focus on yourself all the time, but trying manage how other people are in relation to you is hard work too. Here are a few simple… Read More ›
Everyday Habits For Better Mental Health
Each day is full of opportunities big and small to either harm or support our mental health. Here are a few ways you can give yourself an extra bit of self care. Walk With Better Posture Thankfully there’s an app… Read More ›
Is Technology Hurting Your ADHD?
Having a smartphone, computer, or other technological device to turn to for distraction can feel like both a saving grace and a detriment when you are living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Apps and websites give you a thousand things… Read More ›
What You Need To Know About Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health Disorders And Addiction
Dual Diagnosis Is Normal: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder are common dual-diagnosis mental health disorders with addiction. It is more common for dual diagnosis to occur than it is for it not to occur. A majority of… Read More ›
Is There A Narcissist In Your Life? 10 Signs
Being in any kind of a relationship with a narcissist can be trying. Narcissism is both appealing and unappealing for many reasons. If you are worried there is a narcissist in your life who needs help managing their mental illness,… Read More ›
Am I Depressed? 3 Key Signs And Symptoms Of Depression
At one point of time or another in our lives, we all experience symptoms of depression. Depression should be a passing phase which brings in its heavy rainstorms and then leaves behind a beautiful rainbow. For just less than 10… Read More ›