The Laughing Death: A Rare Brain Disease
Laughing to death? Is that possible? As mind-boggling as the concept of laughing to death seems, the question holds some truth. “Laughing Death” is the […]
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Cheyanne is currently studying psychology at North Greenville University. As an avid patient advocate living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, she is interested in the biological processes that connect physical illness and mental health. In her spare time, she enjoys immersing herself in a good book, creating for her Etsy shop, or writing for her own blog.
False Memories: The Distorted Memory
My uncle often tells me the stories of the time he baked a cake for my mother for her birthday years ago. Today, she still […]
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Speech Disorders: Types, causes, and treatment
Language is everywhere. It’s in the books we read and the lyrics we hear over the radio. However, language is primarily in the conversations we […]
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Treatment (OCD)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder of immense impact. Individuals with OCD are desperate for a treatment that relieves even a portion of […]
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Everything you need to know about LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD is a hallucinogenic drug. Visual disturbances, heightened sense of sight, smell, and sound, and sweating are all symptoms of the […]
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Frontotemporal dementia: What is it?
In the United States alone, approximately 50,000 to 60,000 have frontotemporal dementia. This early onset form of dementia is devastating to the brain and body […]
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How Autism Affects Cognition
Expressing emotions, talking to friends and family, and decision-making are all possible through cognitive skills. However, autism is a developmental disorder that interferes with the […]
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Down Syndrome: Human genetics are complex
Human genetics are complex. Most are aware that mutations in a gene can have catastrophic consequences. But what happens when there are extra copies. In […]
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How Diabetes Effects the Nervous System
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic medical conditions in today’s times. There is no doubt that fluctuating levels of blood glucose has a […]
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Types of Autism: Are there more than one?
Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder mainly diagnosed in childhood. It is called a “spectrum disorder” because the manifestations impairing social interaction, behavior, and […]
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Postpartum Depression: Is it more than baby blues?
Happiness. Sadness. Excitement. Worry. Overwhelming love. Fear. Bringing a bundle of joy into the world is an immense responsibility, and experiencing an influx of emotions […]
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Pet Therapy: Learn how it can be beneficial
Dogs, cats, horses guinea pigs—our furry friends are more than just fuzzy companions. Pets of all breeds can be used in pet therapy. Pets trained […]
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What is Diogenes Syndrome?
Researchers have long sought to understand the complexities of compulsive hoarding. The compulsion to hoard clothes, trash, and trinkets piled as high as the eye […]
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How the COVID-19 Virus Impacts the Brain
The world has not been the same since the COVID-19 virus surfaced in 2019. Masks have become the new normal to ensure we all remain […]
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What Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) Does to the Body
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
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
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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Myers Briggs Personality Indicator: How is your personality?
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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What Is Psychology?: The human brain
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
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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TK2 Deficiency: Everything you need to know about this mitochondrial disease
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?
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 Is an Existential Crisis and How You Know You Are Having One?
“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?
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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