It is clear that technology has provided more ways for people to communicate than previous generations could have imagined, but one of the great ironies of our age is that we are speaking to each other less than ever. A 2014 Gallup poll conducted in the US
Read more →There are a few mental health issues that, when at their peak, can exhibit a similar constellation of symptoms, which usually include extreme emotional dysregulation, high subjective distress, overt behavioral reactions to that stress, a subjective feeling of spinning out of control, a difficulty to being accessed
Read more →Although the reward-sensitive brains of adolescents can sometimes lead to risky behavior, there is a very positive side: It makes learning a lot easier, according to a new Dutch study published in the journal Nature Communications. By the time young people reach their late teens, many have
Read more →You have a choice every time you say something to someone. By your choice of words, your tone of voice, and your body language, you nurture or weaken a relationship. Now I know a few people will take this as bad news. They will ask: “Are you
Read more →Women who struggle with anorexia nervosa or obesity exhibit low levels of a neuroactive steroid known as allopregnanolone, a metabolite of the hormone progesterone, according to a new study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. Previous studies have linked low levels of allopregnanolone (allo) to depression and anxiety,
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Dr. Ermshar coauthors a chapter in this critically acclaimed book. It was not long ago that scientists and clinicians considered the frontal lobes an enigma and could teach only vaguely about their functions. The fresh and contemporary third edition of this acclaimed book provides readers with critical
Read more →Although numerous types of therapy and interventions exist for ADHD, the field of ADHD coaching is gaining attention with its effectiveness. Below I will discuss the nature of ADHD coaching, as well as how it differs from therapy for ADHD. ADHD coaching works with clients to achieve
Read more →The way we typically address anxiety is by focusing on what we are anxious about and then trying to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms and feelings. In light of uncertainty being an inevitable condition of life, certain mental health professionals are advocating for preventative steps in
Read more →It’s a pitch that celebrities love: that the alkaline diet can help you lose weight and avoid problems like arthritis and cancer. In addition to the latest celebs, many health proponents claim that your blood needs to be of an alkaline pH level to keep you healthy
Read more →The future of depression treatment might be chilling in the dairy case. A study published earlier this year in Nature Scientific Reports said that beneficial bacteria, commonly found in yogurt, could help relieve depression-like symptoms of mice. Over the last few decades, scientists have begun exploring the connections between
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