Health, Brain and Neuroscience - Mental, physical health and neuroscience

What Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) Does to the Body

June 16, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, up to 5.5 percent of individuals over the age of 12 will use meth at some point […]

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Why Gardening is Good for Your Mental Health

June 10, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Why Gardening is Good for Your Mental Health? Well, spring is in the air. With spring comes fun outdoor activities. You may see your neighbors […]

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5 Things We Can Learn About Psychology Through Literature

June 8, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

The world of literature is not all make believe. While psychology and literature seem to be two contrasting subjects, but they share many identical features. […]

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What is Responsibility? 7 Concept and Keys to Being More Responsible

June 2, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

A helpful guide to responsibility: What is it, what does it mean to be a responsible person, how does it benefit us, how can I be […]

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Cognitive Health as We Age: 3 Ways Older Adults Can Promote Strong Cognitive Health

May 27, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

As we age, our bodies are constantly changing. This is a basic fact of life. We may grow hair in places where it wasn’t before, […]

Brain Health

Anxiety disorders happen when anxiety gets out of control

Anxiety Disorders: A Guide to the Types of Anxiety and How to Cope

May 14, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

We’ve all felt the cold touch of anxiety at some point in our lives—whether it was before going on stage for a school play, before […]

Pathologies

Myers Briggs Personality Indicator: How is your personality?

May 12, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

How would you describe your personality? Do you surround yourself with other people or do you prefer solitude? Are you organized, spontaneous, or quick to […]

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Mental Health Check-Ins: 3 Ways to Make Sure Your Loved Ones are Doing OK.

May 6, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

The past 18 months have been unique for a number of reasons, and while not all of the changes have been completely bad—the growing trend […]

Health

What Is Psychology?: The human brain

May 5, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Since the beginning of time, people have been intrigued with the human mind. Why do we act the way we do? Why do we experience […]

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Humanistic Therapy: The journey to self-actualization

April 21, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Most have heard of psychoanalytic therapy, behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. However, these types of therapy are not the only interventions to treat mental […]

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What is an Addiction? Photo by kychan on Unsplash

Bad Habit vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference and 10 Tips to Overcome Each?

April 19, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

Two terms that have confused me for most of my life are “bad habits and addiction.” For a very long time, I didn’t know how […]

Addiction

TK2 Deficiency: Everything you need to know about this mitochondrial disease

April 13, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

If there is a single fact we all remember from science class, it is that the mitochondria are the powerhouses of a cell. Trillions of […]

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Psychoanalytic Therapy: Is it legit?

April 8, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Sigmund Freud is one of the most popular names in the field of psychology today, and with good reason. He was the creator of the […]

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What happens when I get the Coronavirus Vaccine? Photo by Steven Cornfield on Unsplash

No More Mask? 3 Things You Should Know About Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine

March 25, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

The world, right now, is in the middle of a pandemic and this pandemic is known as the biggest health crisis and the most difficult […]

Health

What Is an Existential Crisis and How You Know You Are Having One?

March 25, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

“What is the purpose of life?” “Does my life have meaning?” “Why do I exist?” If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, accompanied by an […]

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Cotard Delusion: What is it?

March 23, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

Have you ever felt that a physical part of you is dying or missing? Have those thoughts caused anxiety or a feeling that life is […]

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Multiple Personality Disorder & Schizophrenia: Are They the Same?

March 18, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

Mental health illnesses are very common at present. The majority of the worldwide population is suffering from some mental health issues. Depression, anxiety, and chronic […]

Pathologies Schizophrenia

Chronic Pain Assessment Scales

March 9, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

“Please rate your pain from one to ten,” the doctor says. That statement is the bane of every chronic pain patient’s existence. Pain, regardless of […]

Health

Effects of Heroin Addiction on the Nervous System

March 3, 2021 - Cheyanne Perry

The effects of heroin addiction can be devasting. Dope, brown sugar, black tar—regardless of the term used, you probably have been told the recreational drug […]

Addiction

OCD FAQ: Answering your questions about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

March 1, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

Do you wash your hands often? Are you obsessed with arranging your cabinet? Do you double-check your door-locks, when leaving home? If this is so, […]

Brain Health

Mental Health Days: 5 Tips to Help You Recharge Your Emotional Batteries

February 25, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

Do you often feel tired at work? Are you losing interest in your job? Do you often feel restless, like everything is running fast and […]

Brain Health

Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis. Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels

8 Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

February 23, 2021 - Scott Wilkinson

A potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system which causes the immune system of the body to attack its own protective cells, especially the […]

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)