Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child. By Emily HemendingerAssistant Professor of Psychiatry University…
For some people, successful treatment of co-existing ADHD may be the best way of getting relief from chronic anxiety. By Dr. Alison PoultonSenior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre NepeanUniversity of Sydney Introduction “Cassie” is an…
Latino patients can get better mental health care if our beliefs, practices, identity, and cultural background are at the core of treatment. By Gisselle MedinaLatino investigative and multimedia journalist Introduction…
Can listening to music change your behavior for the better? By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction People in the United States spend an average of 32 hours listening to music each…
It almost sounds like a paradox, but pairing with the right person can help you grow as an individual as you blend your interests with theirs and learn from their strengths. By Dr. Gary W. Lewandowski Jr.Professor of PsychologyMonmouth University Introduction It’s common to want to become a better version of…
Poet, performer and writer Jamie Hale is often admitted to hospital due to their chronic illnesses. Here Jamie exposes the underfunded home care that caused a recent spell in hospital,…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Note: Whenever you read the terms BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), racialized people, and racially marginalized, I mean them synonymously while understanding the…
Research on crying helps explain why humans cry, as well as how it can improve our overall well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I like to warn…
Talking about mental health can help us reduce stigma and find support and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Now, more than ever, we need to help people—and…
Researchers are discovering how music affects the brain, helping us to make sense of its real emotional and social power. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I still…
