Social media was originally sold to us as a way to connect with the people we love. And although it did deliver that, it also somehow captured way more of our attention than we wanted it to. The average teenager spends about 4.8 hours per day on social media. This is more time than they […]
Psychiatry is an ever-expanding field of medicine that has come a long way in the past several decades. We have FDA-approved medications that can lift people out of debilitating lows and many psychotherapy approaches have genuinely changed lives. But for its progress, psychiatry is still a somewhat imperfect science. A significant number of people just […]
In recent years, we’re hearing more talk about using cannabis for mental health, as a way to relax, sleep better, and help with anxiety and stress. For some people, it feels like a more “natural” option compared to standard mental health treatment. But the claims around mental health and cannabis are often incomplete. What we […]
More people nowadays are looking for additional ways to feel better than just the traditional mental health treatment options alone. Therapy and medication remain the main forms of treatment for depression, anxiety, and other conditions. But we’re also becoming more aware of how our physical health and lifestyle play an important part in our emotional […]
Dating naturally comes with anxiety and uncertainty. By potentially opening ourselves up to someone new, we’re already taking a risk and being vulnerable. But if we’re also dealing with mental health issues, we might feel like opening up to someone new is especially risky. Even though many people are becoming more open and accepting of […]
