When the Game Pauses: The Hidden Toll of Sports Injuries on Young Minds
In the wake of anti-educational rhetoric across conservative U.S. states, Continue reading When the Game Pauses: The Hidden Toll of Sports Injuries on Young Minds
Category: Mental Health
Increased THC Use in Teens
As the rates of depression and anxiety have risen over the past few years, there has been a rise in cannabis usage Continue reading Increased THC Use in Teens
Is Snoozing Good For You?
Written by Nanaki Bawa. New research recently emerged that suggests that snoozing may not be as detrimental to one’s sleep cycle as previously suggested. However, this tidbit of news points to a larger overarching question about scientific journalists. Continue reading Is Snoozing Good For You?
Lack of Research and Therapists Exacerbates Inadequate Care for Borderline Personality Disorder Patients
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that affects one’s ability to control emotions and comprehend self-image. The symptoms include fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, impulsive anger, feelings of emptiness, self-harm behavior, feelings of dissociation, etc. Living with BPD can feel scary, dark, lonely, however, many of the struggling people do not even know their true diagnosis. Continue reading Lack of Research and Therapists Exacerbates Inadequate Care for Borderline Personality Disorder Patients
“Hey doc, I got this weird feeling…”
It’s not a secret that hospital walls usually carry an oppressing feeling, fears, and concerns about one’s health. However, there is a common feeling among patients – the feeling that they are going to die. Continue reading “Hey doc, I got this weird feeling…”
Remapping Mental Health Care
Written by Reese Spicer. Have difficulty concentrating on what people say to you, even when speaking directly to you: Check.
I stared down at the line of checks on the ADHD symptoms questionnaire that my primary doctor had given me before handing it in. The rest of my appointment was per usual – my concerning responses weren’t addressed nor was I referred to a specialist in the field. It was clear that my primary physician wasn’t properly trained to provide care for the complex issue of mental health. Continue reading Remapping Mental Health Care
ACEs: The Cycle of Trauma that Prolonged in Resource-Poor Areas
Written by Shreya Meda. Looking back on life, I can definitely say that my past experiences have shaped who I am today. Specifically, the experiences I had at a younger age were very formative in creating the person I am today. I may not have realized it then at that moment, but looking back I can see how each experience taught me something or changed my perspective. Continue reading ACEs: The Cycle of Trauma that Prolonged in Resource-Poor Areas
The Effect of Lowering Heart Rate on Anxiety and Depression
Written by Kranti Kaur. At some point in our lives, everyone has experienced the gut-wrenching symptoms that anxiety brings along: an elevated heart rate, sweaty palms, and perspiration before a big presentation or when faced with adversity. It is established that an elevated heart rate is a symptom of anxiety, but could the relationship work backwards? Just as anxiety leads to increased heart rate, could having an increased heart rate induce feelings of anxiety as well? Continue reading The Effect of Lowering Heart Rate on Anxiety and Depression
The Impact of Pollution on the Human Brain and Body
Written by Kranti Kaur. For a long time, it was believed that the brain had a protective mechanism against pollution so its threat to the brain was not a serious consideration. New research conducted at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has demonstrated otherwise. Continue reading The Impact of Pollution on the Human Brain and Body
A Glimpse into the Economical and Cultural Effects on Mental Healthcare in the Middle East
Written by Luiza Ghazaryan and Ambika Nair Each year, the first week of October is marked as National Mental Health Awareness Month and October 10th is World Mental Health Day. In developed countries such as France, there are Medical Psychological Centers that provide mostly free services covered by state health insurance. The situation drastically changes when we look at other parts of the world. In … Continue reading A Glimpse into the Economical and Cultural Effects on Mental Healthcare in the Middle East
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