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4 Steps to a Happy Life
Leading a happy life is the goal of all mental health treatment and the aspiration for just about each and every one of us. When stepping into the therapist’s office, deciding to tackle some inner work, or have come to a crisis point and admitted to a facility for treatment, it is essential that you […]
How to Leave a Toxic Relationship
Poets, philosophers, and scientists all agree that relationships are essential for one’s well-being. Good relationships provide emotional support, a sense of security, and belonging. Yet, everyone agrees that it’s better to be alone than in a bad relationship. The reason for this is simple – toxic relationships can impair one’s mental health and even lead […]
Misophonia and Vitamin Deficiency
Misophonia is when people experience extreme disgust or anger when they hear sounds other humans make. These sounds might include breathing, chewing, or lip-smacking. The condition causes someone to feel anger and even physical symptoms. Some research is coming to light showing a potential link between misophonia and vitamin deficiency, which we explore more below. […]
What Are the Adderall Side Effects?
Adderall side effects can range from mild to severe. The side effects that occur when someone abuses this prescription medicine are more likely to be severe and negative than if someone takes it as prescribed. Adderall is a brand-name prescription medication. The medication is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Primarily for treating attention deficit […]
What is the Difference Between Serotonin and Dopamine?
Serotonin and dopamine are both neurotransmitters. They are similar brain chemicals, often called happy hormones, but they have differences as well. So what is the difference between serotonin and dopamine? Below we’ll talk more about what each does separately and also how they’re similar. What Is Serotonin? Serotonin is a hormone. The hormone plays a […]
Can Zoloft Change Your Personality?
Zoloft is the brand name of a prescription antidepressant. The generic name is sertraline. People wonder can Zoloft change your personality, and the answer is a little complex. Overall, an antidepressant-like Zoloft won’t change your personality, but there can be side effects to be aware of, which we discuss below. What is Zoloft? Zoloft is […]
What is Good Mental Health?
We often talk a lot about problems with mental health, but we talk less frequently about an answer to “what is good mental health.” How do we define good mental and emotional health? What are the signs of someone experiencing good emotional health versus someone who’s not? It can be much easier to see when […]
Can Mental Illness be Cured?
Can mental illness be cured? This is a common question we hear all the time, and it’s a complicated answer. The complex aspect is because there are treatments for mental illness, but not necessarily cures. The good news is that while we don’t medically say mental health conditions are cured when treated, and your symptoms […]
How to Find a Therapist For The New Year
A therapist is a licensed mental health professional that can help you develop emotional and cognitive skills and manage symptoms of mental health disorders. Therapists can help you cope with challenges to improve your functionality and quality of life through behavioral therapy and other specific types of therapy. What Does a Therapist Do? There are […]
Is Video Gaming Addiction Real?
We hear a lot about the potential adverse effects of video games and the possibility of video gaming addiction. Is it real, however? How do video games affect users’ brains? Do they contribute to aggression and violent outbursts? We explore the answers to some of these widely debated questions below. How Video Games Affect the […]
