If you tend to drink alcohol alone, especially if you are a teen, you may be more prone to alcohol use disorder (AUD) as an adult, according to a recent study in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. While many young…
This article contains discussion of mental health and the Holocaust. Dr. Edith Eger lived through one of the most horrific events of the 20th century. When she was 16 years old, her entire family was taken to the infamous death…
Mental health issues are a widespread problem. The first year of the COVID pandemic reportedly increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally by 25% (via World Health Organization). To further compound the issue, mental health services were disrupted at…
The National Alliance on Mental Illness states that in 2024 alone, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experienced a mental illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than half of the population will be diagnosed with a…
Socially, the awareness of mental health issues is having a moment, and we are so here for it. Even pre-pandemic whisperings of mental health awareness and advocacy were popping up across social media. Now, nearly two years into a time…
Our cell phones have become an extension of ourselves, and it’s not difficult to see why. Everything from social media, connectivity with friends, news, and our weekly calendars to banking, online therapists, flashlights, alarm clocks, and step calculators are on…
When stressed, you might become flustered, irritated, and perhaps even have a headache. But did you know your nose can tell when you’re overwhelmed too? According to a 2024 study published in Human Factors, having too much on your plate…
If you were dealing with mental health challenges prior to the pandemic and now have symptoms of long COVID following a coronavirus infection, you’re not alone. According to results of a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, those…
About 70 million Americans have learning or thinking disabilities, which include difficulties like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia (via Understood). Sometimes it can be hard to spot signs of a learning or thinking disability in a child since they…
Screen time is still a relatively new phenomenon, with studies just beginning to explore its impact on children’s developing brains (via American Psychological Association). While more long-term studies are needed to truly understand how the use of phones, tablets, and…