Source: Guardian In the Guardian’s latest story titled “800,000 people kill themselves every year. What can we do?”, Lady Gaga co-writes a powerful op-ed piece with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-general of the World Health Organization. Gaga and Ghebreyesus note that suicide is the second leading cause of death around the world among 15-29 year olds and half of all mental illness…
Let’s shed some light on some common myths of mental illness. Myth: Mental illness is not that common. Fact: 43.8 million adult Americans have a mental illness in any given year. 9.8 million adult Americans experience a severe mental illness that significantly affects at least one activity in their life in any…
According to WHO (World Health Organization) there were approximately 793,000 suicides worldwide in 2016. In the United States, an average 123 people die of suicide every day. It is now the tenth leading cause of death in the US and is steadily on the rise. Suicide and mental health awareness are discussed now more than…
It’s estimated more than 70% of the United States population owns a pet. Pets add so much value to our lives, mentally, physically, and emotionally. But is there any real evidence supporting what so many pet owners already know? Zooeiya is a new term coined from ongoing research of the health benefits of interacting with…
How many of you have heard from family, friends, or significant others, “Well, you look fine to me,” “Stop being so dramatic!” or “Snap out of it! You just need to exercise and eat right, and you’ll be fine.” It’s true, many people can’t understand the deep and desperate struggles we face on a daily…
WebMD Health News has produced a well-researched piece entitled “Ketamine: A ‘Lifesaving’ Aid for Depression?“. It’s worth reading to get a broad look at the entire Ketamine playing field, featuring interviews with mental health professionals, Ketamine infusion providers, and those hoping for FDA approval of non-infusion medications or vehicles for Ketamine. While there are many…
The school year is upon us. It can be a time of great excitement and or great anxiety. How we deal with these emotions is important in helping cope with the ups and downs of the school year. By taking care of yourself physically, socially and emotionally, you can combat anxiety and keep it at…
Last week’s blog explored boundaries. We discussed the difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries and how to establish healthy habits. This week, we will continue to discuss your rights as an individual to help you establish healthy parameters when a boundary has been crossed. YOUR RIGHTS Knowing your boundaries means knowing your rights. Here are…
Newsweek recently ran a Tech & Science story titled “Ketamine Shows Promise as Treatment For Adolescents With Depression“, highlighting findings from a University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic study, published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. This story represents a growing number of popular media companies reporting on the efficacy of low dose Ketamine…
There is a lot of talk about having health boundaries in relationships, but what exactly is a boundary and what is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy boundary? A boundary can be defined as a physical or emotional space between you and another person. It is an area where you begin and the other…
