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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 […]
Zoloft’s Effects on Personality: Antidepressant Impact
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 […]
Understanding Good Mental Health – Key Factors and Insights
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 […]
Curing Mental Illness: Exploring Possibilities & Approaches
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 […]
Video Gaming Addiction: Signs, Causes & Lifestyle Impact
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 […]
Stop Lying to Yourself: Strategies for Self-Honesty
Lying and deception are elements of addiction that become a means of self-protection. When you’re an addict, you don’t just lie to other people, like your friends and family; you also lie to yourself. Today we’ll explore how to stop lying to yourself. Many of the lies you might tell yourself relate to the fact that […]
Benefits of Journaling for Mental Health
Maybe you’ve wanted to journal for a while now but haven’t quite gotten the push to get started, or perhaps you’ve never thought of journaling as a way to deal with a stressful event or to improve something like symptoms of depression. Regardless, the reality is that journaling for mental health is an excellent option. […]
Questions Arise After SD Officer’s Fentanyl Overdose
In August, a video released by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department went viral. You can find it by searching terms like “county sheriff fentanyl overdose San Diego” and “county sheriff fentanyl overdose San Diego.” In the viral video, Deputy David Faiivae collapses in a parking lot after handling a white powder. The Sheriff’s Department of […]
7 Things Parents Should Know About Teen Mental Health
When you’re a parent, you may not give much thought to teen mental health conditions or mental distress. You might attribute potential red flags in behavior to typical teen growing pains. As parents, it is essential to realize that some things might be real warning signs of mental health issues in teens. By understanding more […]
