Many people will tell you that when you experience a tragedy there is no right or wrong way to grieve. But understanding what grief is and how it works may ease the pain of the process. Emotional responses to loss can often be overwhelming or debilitating, and coping with grief is difficult. A sudden death… Continue reading Coping with Grief and Loss
Category: Mental Health
A New Approach to Mental Health Treatment? AI Chatbots
For many experts, the last few years have represented a mental health crisis. Feelings of anxiety and depression have grown significantly since the start of the global pandemic in 2020. A recent report from JAMA noted increases in people who are in mental health treatment, across all ages. This was particularly prevalent for the use… Continue reading A New Approach to Mental Health Treatment? AI Chatbots
Children With Mental Health Conditions Recover More Slowly From Concussions
A recent study showed that children with preexisting mental health problems face more challenges in recovering from concussions. The research, led by Dr. Matthew Grady from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, found that troubled kids not only exhibit more emotional symptoms after a concussion but also take a longer time to fully recover. The study… Continue reading Children With Mental Health Conditions Recover More Slowly From Concussions
The Future of Therapy? Telehealth as Treatment
In recent years, the landscape of mental health treatment has undergone a major shift. The spread of telehealth services, particularly during and after covid, have changed how care is delivered. In a 2022 survey, 80% of respondents had accessed care via telemedicine at some point in their lives. This kind of care encompasses a wide… Continue reading The Future of Therapy? Telehealth as Treatment
Scent Therapy: A New Approach in Mental Health Treatment
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the impact that smells and scents can have on our mental well-being. Scent therapy, also known as aromatherapy, is emerging as a promising and innovative approach to mental health treatment. Traditionally associated with relaxation and stress relief, scents are now finding their way into therapeutic… Continue reading Scent Therapy: A New Approach in Mental Health Treatment
VR Headsets Help With Emotional Well-being in Seniors: Study
A recent Stanford University study involving 17 senior communities across the U.S. found that virtual reality (VR) experiences positively impact seniors’ emotions and interactions with staff. The study aimed to explore the potential benefits of VR for seniors’ health and emotional well-being. The focus was particularly for those affected by dementia. Seniors, aged 65 to… Continue reading VR Headsets Help With Emotional Well-being in Seniors: Study
Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses
A recent study by Epic Research has come out on the link between GLP-1 medications and depression. They found that most weight loss drugs, particularly those belonging to the GLP-1 medication class like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro, lead to a reduced likelihood of depression and anxiety diagnoses. The research involved over three million diabetic… Continue reading Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Lower Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses
Mental Health and Gambling: Understanding Impulses
Let’s run through a few statistics. The commercial gross revenue of the gambling industry in the US in 2022 was $60.42 billion. That would make gambling in the US alone the 84th richest country in the world. In 2020, it was $29.98 billion. Bit of a leap! And that is revenue. That is money that… Continue reading Mental Health and Gambling: Understanding Impulses
CBT Effective in Treating Anxiety – New Report from the NIH
A recent study, led by researchers at NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, revealed that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) led to improvements in both clinical symptoms and brain functioning in children. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that unmedicated children with anxiety disorders… Continue reading CBT Effective in Treating Anxiety – New Report from the NIH
Embracing Our Fears: Navigating Common Phobias
Living with mental health disorders can often feel like navigating a world filled with uncertainties and fears. In such a landscape, it’s not uncommon for individuals to experience phobias – intense and irrational fears that can significantly impact daily life. However, it’s crucial to recognize that having fears is a normal part of the human… Continue reading Embracing Our Fears: Navigating Common Phobias