If you have ever experienced trauma, you know that it can have a significant impact on your life. According to Medical News Today, up to 75% of people in North America have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives, whether…
Marijuana is often thought of as a depressant, as many people report feelings of relaxation, laughter, slowed reaction time, and even euphoria when using the drug (per National Institute on Drug Abuse). But did you know that marijuana is also categorized…
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media lately, you may have come across the terms “neurodivergent” or “neuroatypical.” While there’s a lot of buzz, particularly through user-generated content and videos, not many are clear on what these…
Depression affects 1 in 6 people in their lifetime, according to the American Psychiatric Association. People with depression lose interest in things that might have previously brought them enjoyment. Depression is also characterized by feelings of worthlessness, difficulty sleeping and concentrating,…
Where there’s life, there’s loss. The unfortunate truth is no one escapes loss, and we all experience a number of losses throughout our lives. Looking back on your life until now, chances are you can recall many times when you…
When somebody says the term “eating disorder,” what comes to mind? While our culture does have a pervasive idea of what eating disorders are, it is sadly fraught with many misconceptions and stereotypes. Some of these can be harmful to…
Some people love the experience of flying while others find it a boring necessity in order to travel to far-away destinations. Some people, however, find flying to be stressful and scary. If you experience anxiety while flying, you’re not alone.…
You may often hear procrastination being associated with college students who pull all-nighters to cram for last-minute exams, but according to the American Psychological Association, 1 in 5 American adults are believed to engage in chronic procrastination, meaning that 20% of…
Some people have an irrational fear of spiders, commonly referred to as arachnophobia. Others may have an extreme fear of clowns (coulrophobia), tight spaces (claustrophobia) or even heights (acrophobia), according to Medical News Today. But while each of these experiences…
Postpartum mood disorders are fairly common, affecting 13% of people who give birth in the United States, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Screening for depressive symptoms both before and after childbirth is…