It is only recently that people have begun to be more vocal and aware of mental disorders. Centuries ago, cruel methods were used by medical workers to treat such diseases. For example, trephination was used a few thousand years ago to treat mental diseases. Trephination involves removing a part of the skull using a small saw …
No matter your age, gender, race, or nationality, most of us know that mental health is a top priority. We can oftentimes see the different trending hashtags on social media. However, we’d never really know how to cope with such issues except those who are actually dealing with them. Our mental health affects the way …
The COVID-19 pandemic is not only affecting physical health, it’s also affecting thousands of people’s mental health. According to a recent study, the number of people who reported having depression or having symptoms of depression has tripled. The number of people experiencing symptoms of anxiety has also increased drastically over the pandemic. People’s mental wellbeing has been affected …
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Older adults are known for having a great deal of wisdom and knowledge on different parts of life. Having a lot of experiences means that they have so many stories that they can tell their grandchildren, sons, and daughters. But even though they might have a great deal of experience, age is still an inevitable …
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Over the years, healthcare has introduced a wide array of tools and devices to help improve the accuracy of diagnosis. These include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). With it, physicians can see a person’s anatomy with excellent precision and detail. It might help spot problems before they even develop or get worse. How Does MRI Work? …
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Everyone has their own busy schedule. Whether you have a nine-to-five job, a business to run, or a family to take care of, it can be hard to stay on top of everything. How can you commit time to stay sane and healthy when you’re always up and running? Of course, everyone has worthy commitments …
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Mental health issues present a unique and complex challenge to anyone involved in workplace management. Even though nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US experienced some form of mental illness in 2018, many people are still reluctant to open up about any struggles they may be dealing with in terms of mental health. And …
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No matter how open parents are today, sex and substance abuse remain uncomfortable topics, especially if the child is a growing adolescent. As a rule, children will always primarily ask their parents about such topics. And that’s a good thing because parents should always be aware of their children’s explorations into the grownup world. In …
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Mental health disorders are a severe problem here in Idaho. An estimated 25 percent of our population is suffering from mental health issues, and nearly 6 percent are serious illnesses such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Despite improvements in recent years, our state’s suicide rate is 58 percent higher than the national average as of …
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Every person has at one point felt self-conscious. It could be about speaking in front of a crowd, an outfit, one’s looks or even the company someone keeps. The journey to being more confident starts from within, but here are some steps you can take to help you along the way: Don’t be afraid to …