In recent years, a paradigm shift has taken place in the public discourse surrounding psychedelic substances. Today, an increasing number of states are beginning to embrace the idea of psychedelic legalization, at least for medicinal use. Let's take a look at the latest psychedelics legalization trends to get ...
Plastic Surgery—A Lift for Mental Health?
Cosmetic procedures and mental health have an undeniable link. In the best-case scenario, plastic surgery is a sound decision that can improve self-confidence and self-worth. However, the far more common case is someone who's in a bad mental health state thinking plastic surgery is going to be the cure for ...
Niacin for Mental Health and Focus?
The connection between nutrition and mental wellness has been well-documented, yet we're still working to understand how these two factors interact. Many vitamins have been linked to mental health improvements and continue to be studied as possible keys to unlock solutions to a variety of mental health ...
The Influence of the Amygdala on Mental Health
The amygdala is a pair of tiny, almond-shaped parts of your brain that play an important role in your reactions to the world around you. This little area is an integral part of your emotions, fear response and motivation. As a result, the amygdala and mental health are deeply connected. Knowing what the ...
The Importance of Self-Compassion, According to a Mental Health Expert
As the idea of self-esteem begins to wane as a framework for understanding mental health, self-compassion's benefits are drawing curiosity from the experts. One of the hottest topics in current psychology is self-compassion. Pioneered by mental health experts such as Dr. Kristin Neff as an alternative ...
Work-Life’ Balance Is It Achievable An Expert’s Answer
Work can often take precedence over other aspects of your life, even if you don't mean it to. While building a successful career can be fulfilling, it can also be stressful. Long-term stress can affect your mental health, resulting in feelings of anxiety and depression that can worsen over time if they aren't ...
New Advances in Neuroscience- ERP/Photobiomodulation
In the science of substance use disorders and other forms of addiction, the brain plays an important role. Put simply, the effects of addiction on the brain's prefrontal cortex influence the way addicted individuals react to stress. Over 20 million Americans aged 12 or older suffer from these effects, whose ...
Light Therapy- What Is It, and Does iI Work?
If you struggle with addiction, addiction recovery or a mental health disorder, seeking effective noninvasive treatments can make all the difference. One possibility has shown itself in an emerging treatment: LED light therapy. A promising avenue for those with addiction and mental health issues, LED light ...
Theta Meditation and Its Effects on the Brain
We live in a world where our brains are constantly active, whether while trying to complete chores and work tasks, learning new things or surveying danger in our surroundings. All this external stimuli means many Americans experience high levels of stress, anxiety and mood issues — and a significant number ...
Retraining the Brain to Address Disorders
Mental health disorders are treated in a number of different ways, with talk therapy being one of the most prominent methods of managing anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In 2020 alone, around 41.4 million Americans received some form of mental health treatment. One such form of ...
