This category brings together research, learning, and evidence-based practice in mental health and wellbeing. It includes summaries of studies, educational initiatives, and reflections that translate research into practical understanding.
“Get your head out of the clouds.” “Why is your mind always a million miles away?” These are some of the statements that might have been thrown at you if you engaged in daydreaming as a child. In fact, letting…
Sweating, fidgeting, tightness in the chest, and an accelerated heart rate are all common things we may experience in the moments our body becomes flooded with anxiety. Sometimes, however, our body can respond to feelings of anxiety in other ways…
Nearly one in 10 Americans experienced depression between 2024 and 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, and there are many treatment options to help, from medication to therapy and more. Family medicine specialist Dr. Pauline Jose, Medical Director…
Believe it or not, your toxic workplace could actually be harming your mental and physical health. According to a recent report from U.S. According to Murthy, the COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the “nature of work,” but also the…
We’ve all had those days when we misplace an essential item or have trouble paying attention in a meeting. For individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), cognitive struggles like these are an everyday occurrence, which can sometimes affect their productivity and…
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder affecting different body parts, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and brain. Lupus tends to run in families, and researchers have identified several gene variations that may increase the risk of developing the condition, per a…
No one wants to get sick, and it’s only natural to have a fear of disease when you’re experiencing symptoms of an illness. However, there are some individuals who fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick…
The stresses and worries of the modern lifestyle — bills, technology, work, and other long-term stressors — can weigh heavy on the mind. Healthline reports that people are more stressed out today than they were before the turn of the…
Having children can be fun, especially when it comes to spilling the tea. Typically, you only have to worry about your toddler telling the Target cashier about your birthmark. Recently, North West, the child of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West,…
In the United States today, nearly 20% of the population over 18 years of age suffer from anxiety, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. This condition is broken up across several different specific disorders, including generalized anxiety…