To be clear, methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, known on the street as MDMA, molly, “E” or ecstasy, is an illicit and extremely dangerous “club” drug. Misuse can cause brain damage and even death. Because of its euphoric sensory effects, MDMA is popular on the music festival circuit, though rarely does a year go by without news of another […]
October 10 Overall health is not just about the body. Mental health plays an integral part in every person’s psychological and physical wellbeing. It’s impossible for the human experience to avoid moments of sadness, loss or depression. More than 43 million Americans – one in five – cope with some form of mental illness in […]
Take a Minute, Change a Life drives the theme of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day. For the last 18 years (since 2003) the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have designated September 10th as a day to raise global awareness surrounding this complex issue. Countries, states, cities and […]
By mapping human genomes, scientists unlocked a powerful new tool altering the approach many healthcare professionals have in caring for their patients – Genetic Metabolism Testing. Personalized Medicine, discussed in Part 1 of this series, is the treatment of a chronic illness tailored to a patient’s unique genetic code. This practice allows physicians to predict […]
Dr. Deborah Serani, a licensed psychologist, professor and award-winning author made a stark confession to her audience at New York’s Adelphi University. “Dad’s gun is in the left hand side of his dresser drawer. When everybody leaves, go in and get it,” she said, narrating a dark and painful moment she had as a young […]
Pushback against post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as simply a psychological condition rather than a physical brain injury began about 10 years ago. The attachment to the emotional horrors made sense. But the idea that soldiers exposed to the rigors of combat were not sustaining unseen brain injuries did not sit well with some neurologists or, […]
Just as Memorial Day is a time to honor those who died during military service, the month of May also marks Mental Health Month, a public awareness campaign started in 1949. As both observances wind down, law enforcement agencies across the country continue to train first responders on how to best interact with the growing […]
Are you a prisoner of FOMO? You’re not alone. We’ve all been hostage of the Fear of Missing Out. Whether it’s the fear of missing a party, a text, or the latest status update on social media, FOMO is a very real problem in today’s “always on” world. Short of moving to some isolated, off-the-grid […]
It would be pointless to tell a child engrossed in a coloring book that they’re practicing a form of mindfulness. After all, young children generally live in the moment anyway. Adults around the globe, though, have found that picking up a coloring book is an incredibly useful way to allow everyday worries to melt into […]
Being unable to sleep after a long and exhausting day periodically happens to everyone. Even though our body craves rest, we’re unable to turn off the circus in our head and a good night’s snooze becomes impossible. Experts have long known that depression, anxiety and stress cause sleep troubles, but what many people don’t realize […]
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