Uncategorized

Sunlight does more than just chase away the darkness and help plants grow.  It can also be a powerful booster for your mental health.  With the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to forget just how vital sunlight is to our well-being.  Many of us spend much time indoors, working away from the … Read more

Anxiety in crowded places or within the dynamics of relationships is a common challenge many individuals face.  For some, navigating crowds of people or interpersonal relations can trigger overwhelming stress or unease.  This blog will explore strategies for managing anxiety in these situations, drawing from psychology and therapeutic insights. What Is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety … Read more

Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are among the most pervasive mental health challenges facing individuals today.  These disorders can affect anyone, irrespective of age, dramatically impacting one’s quality of life if left unaddressed.  The quest for balance amidst these struggles is a journey that requires understanding, support, and appropriate interventions. What Is … Read more

How a parent navigates the waters of adolescence hugely influences the child’s eventual adulthood.  It can become particularly challenging when the child struggles with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). ODD in adolescents is a behavioral disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behaviors toward authority figures that go beyond the bounds of … Read more

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stands as a potent psychological condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.  The condition transcends age, affecting children, adolescents, and adults, albeit manifesting variably across these age groups.  Understanding PTSD’s intricacies, recognizing its symptoms in different age groups, adopting coping mechanisms, and knowing when to seek professional help constitute pivotal … Read more

When confronted with mental health challenges or daily stressors, individuals often develop coping mechanisms to navigate through these difficulties. Unfortunately, some of these coping strategies can turn into detrimental habits, like smoking, contributing to a cycle of negative effects on both physical and mental well-being. Avoid These Unhealthy Coping Strategies   Coping mechanisms, though initially helpful, … Read more

Fatigue is a natural response of the body to physical or mental exertion. However, prolonged fatigue can lead to mental instability, and in extreme cases, it can even result in depression or other psychological disorders. In this article, we’ll explore how fatigue can affect mental stability and provide some practical strategies to prevent and manage … Read more

By Claire McCarthy, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Recreational use of marijuana was just legalized here in my home state of Massachusetts, and this has led to a lot of interesting conversations as legislators, regulators, and businesspeople try to figure out how to best implement this change. Read more

By Peter Grinspoon, MD, Contributor There are few subjects that can stir up stronger emotions among doctors, scientists, researchers, policy makers, and the public than medical marijuana. Is it safe? Should it be legal? Decriminalized? Has its effectiveness been proven? What conditions is it useful for? Is it addictive? How do we keep it out of the … Read more