Life and Living
There are also steps you can take to calm an anxiety attack When anxiety strikes, it’s important to be aware of strategies that can help you calm down in the moment and manage or reduce your anxiety in the long term. Like many people, you may benefit from lifestyle changes such as eating a well-balanced […]
Being ghosted can cause intense pain You’ve dated someone for a few months, spent hours together, shared photos and even exchanged sappy messages. Then out of the blue, they stop texting you or answering any of your messages. What happened? You’ve been ghosted. Ghosting is when someone who used to be friendly or even romantic […]
Medically reviewed by Wayne S. Blocker, MD; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology REFERENCES: American Association of University Women (AAUW) Foundation Sexual Harassment Task Force. “Harassment-Free Hallways: How to Stop Sexual Harassment in School. A Guide for Students, Parents, and Schools.” Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 2004. Garner, B.A., ed. Black’s Law […]
Latest Mental Health News FRIDAY, May 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) Survivors of the intensive care unit (ICU) have a higher risk of self-harm and suicide after discharge than other hospital patients, a Canadian study shows. Researchers compared the health records of 423,000 ICU survivors in the province of Ontario with those of with […]
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, May 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Denise Santos remembers exactly how she felt when the first pandemic lockdown was ordered last year, knowing she’d no longer have to interact with the public, her co-workers or anybody outside the sanctuary of her home. “The relief was immediate and […]
A person with compulsive gambling may have the following behavioral attributes and symptoms include obsession with gambling games and more. Gambling is betting of money or something of value on a game or situation, where the outcome is not known. The primary intent of gambling is to win money or valuable materials. The problem related […]
Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, May 3, 2021 (HealthDay News) Critical care nurses with poor mental and physical health are more likely to make mistakes, but a more supportive work environment could improve the situation, a new study suggests. “It’s critically important that we understand some of the root causes that lead to […]
Latest Mental Health News WEDNESDAY, April 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) The Biden administration has eased guidelines for prescribing a crucial addiction treatment drug, just as a new study reveals one in five U.S. pharmacies refuses to dispense the medication, called buprenorphine. “Buprenorphine is a vital, lifesaving medication for people with opioid use disorder, […]
Latest Mental Health News THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) Herbal kratom is used by less than 1% of the U.S. population, but the rate is much higher among those who misuse opioid painkillers, a new study finds. Kratom is used to manage pain and opioid withdrawal. However, it carries the risk of […]
Psychopaths may exhibit more severe negative behaviors than sociopaths The terms “psychopath” and “sociopath” are often used interchangeably to refer to people who are pathologically prone to hurting others, engaging in violence or criminal behavior and have no regard for the feelings or interests of others. There is no major clinical difference between sociopaths and […]