According to statistics, around 25 percent of American citizens have some type of mental health problem like depression or anxiety on a yearly basis. Hence, Dr. Jenifer St. Sauver points out that this is the reason why antidepressants are the second most commonly prescribed medication in the US. Unfortunately, these […]
Most of you who are reading this will probably agree that some words can be very hurtful. As Depeche Mode sing in one of their biggest hits “words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm”, words can indeed hurt a person and leave a big damage, even when you […]
As the Anxiety Disorders Association of America points out, anxiety disorders is the most common type of mental disease in the US. Statistics shows that around 40 million Americans suffer from it. There are different types of anxiety and an anxiety attack is often explained as a sudden fear and […]
Unfortunately, some of the most common mental health problems today are anxiety and panic attacks. But, according to newest research, these mental health issues are not entirely mental in nature. Namely, it was discovered that our diet and some other aspects of our physical health influence our mental well-being. This […]
Did you know that when children are acting out and screaming, they are usually behaving like that because they do not know a better way to release their emotions? The child yells and cannot stay calm because he/she is battling with an array of complex feelings which are completely new […]
Believe it or not, around 40 million adults in the US experience anxiety on a yearly basis. Unfortunately, despite the dedication of scientists and research to have a better understanding of this condition, the major reason for this condition remains unclear. Anxiety is characterized by restlessness and nervousness, as well […]
Did you know that a lot of people today are struggling with insomnia? They toss and turn for hours in bed without being able to get a good night’s sleep. As a result, they feel tired in the morning, low on energy, and cannot get through with their chores. People […]
Without doubt, anxiety has ways of sneaking up on us in moments when we least expect it. It causes nausea and lightheadedness and even panic attacks. Of course, if you anxiety is part of your life, you have probably identified the most common triggers for you and have been trying […]
Did you know that the number of individuals suffering from depression is on the rise? This mental health disorder is manifested by symptoms like low mood, low energy, and self-loathing, changes in weight and appetite, and feelings of hopelessness, among other symptoms. When left untreated, depression may become life-threatening. In […]
Have you ever taken Xanax or Valium to calm down and sleep better? Did you felt hung over or woozy the following day? According to a study published in the BMJ Journal, the use of benzodiazepine may contribute to dementia. During the study, the risk of Alzheimer’s was higher in […]