15 Best Vitamins and Minerals for Depression
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet rich in fresh foods can significantly enhance your mental well-being. Chronic depression, for instance, can be influenced by various factors, including deficiencies in essential nutrients. By incorporating a variety of whole foods into your diet, you provide your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to […]
Signs of Childhood Trauma in Adults
Childhood trauma includes not only physical, emotional, or sexual abuse but also exposure to traumatic events, such as witnessing natural disasters or community violence. A child’s reaction to trauma is influenced by several factors, including their developmental level, ethnicity or cultural background, previous exposure to trauma, available resources, and preexisting family issues. A child’s developmental […]
Preventing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke in the Home
There is no safe amount of secondhand vape exposure, and the home is a primary place where children and adults inhale it. To protect yourself and others, do not vape or allow vaping in your home or car, and encourage family members to quit. Smoke and vape emissions can linger in a room for hours, […]
Understanding Your Risk for Cannabis Use Disorder
Signs of cannabis use disorder include using more cannabis than intended, failing in attempts to quit, spending excessive time using it, and craving it. It also involves continued use despite causing problems at home, school, or work, as well as despite social or relationship issues. People with this disorder may forgo important activities with friends […]
What Is Family Stress Theory?
Family stress theory dives into how families change and adapt when faced with stressful events. It all started back in 1949 with sociologist Reuben Hill, who was curious about the impact of World War II on families. He looked at how separations and reunions due to the war created crises in family systems and noticed […]
Overwhelmed? Do These 5 Things Today
Therapy is an incredible tool for managing mental health, offering a safe space to talk through issues and learn coping mechanisms. However, it’s important to remember that therapy alone can’t address all the stressors we face daily. Incorporating helpful strategies into your everyday routine can make a big difference in combating stress. Simple practices like […]
Cannabis and Heart Health
Cannabis use can cause an increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure immediately after consumption, which may raise the risk of stroke, heart disease, and other vascular conditions. Most studies linking cannabis to heart attacks and strokes focus on individuals who smoke it, as cannabis smoke contains harmful substances similar to those found in tobacco […]
Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder
NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder especially among young people. NIH A study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health found that young men with […]
Cannabis and Mental Health
Cannabis use can lead to disorientation, anxiety, and paranoia. People who use cannabis are at a higher risk of developing psychosis, which includes hallucinations and paranoia, and long-term mental disorders such as schizophrenia. This risk is especially pronounced in individuals who begin using cannabis at a young age and use it frequently. Additionally, cannabis use […]
A Letter to Those Grieving This Father’s Day, From a Therapist
The early Father’s Days were meant to recognize and celebrate the roles fathers play in their children’s lives, acknowledging the shift from fathers who worked long hours in factories, leaving most of the child-rearing to mothers. Verywell Mind The essence of summer often conjures up images of backyard barbecues, baseball games, and the refreshing taste […]