Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes various forms of visual arts to help individuals express themselves and explore their emotions, thoughts, and feelings. Art therapy has been shown to have numerous benefits for people of all ages and backgrounds. In recent years, art therapy has become increasingly popular as a treatment for…
Is bipolar disorder genetic? Bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by mood disruptions ranging from happiness to sadness to anger, is one of the most commonly discussed mental illnesses worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 4.6 percent of individuals will experience this condition at some point in their lives. Furthermore, bipolar disorder is highly influenced…
Celebrities, like Pete Davidson, often appear to live glamorous, sometimes even worry-free lives. However, this is often far from the truth. Everyone struggles with their mental health, including actors, comedians, athletes, influencers, and more. Thankfully, many celebrities are open about their struggles with their mental health and share their experiences with the public in order…
NAD+ therapy is a promising approach to improving the regulation of mental health. By boosting the amount of NAD+ in the body, it has the possibility to lessen a wide array of issues related to mental health including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Furthermore, it could be advantageous in enhancing overall cognitive function, such…
Red light therapy typically isn’t the initial treatment that comes to mind when it comes to mental imbalances. When an individual is struggling with depression, mood-related issues, and extreme anxiousness, they cannot take full pleasure in life. Everything appears to be without purpose and they are not as likely to consider anything around them important….
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as many as 1 in 6 people in the U.S. have a diagnosable substance use disorder at some point in their lives. But how does drug abuse lead to schizophrenia? And how do you recognize the signs if someone you know is abusing drugs? Read on to…
Almost everyone has heard about the devastating effects of drug addiction, but what about the effects on a marriage? When someone is addicted to a drug, it can have a dramatic effect on their life. It can affect every aspect of their life, from their social life to their relationship with their spouse and their…
Untreated depression can be a life-threatening condition. Depression can cause a person to ignore their symptoms, which only makes them worse. For example, if a person is feeling worthless and hopeless, they may begin to withdraw from friends, family, and others who they feel don’t understand them. In extreme cases, this withdrawal can result in…
Nutrition impacts our entire body’s ability to function properly, and notably impacts our brain. In recent years, more and more integrative models of healthcare have popped up, which are embracing care through the lens of that person’s entire life—from trauma to lifestyle choices, to diet, exercise, chronic health conditions, and so on. Practices such as…
Yoga, which literally means “union” in Sanskrit, is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. Yoga began to become popular in the West in the 1890s, as individuals traveled from the East to share the science of yoga. Today, millions of Americans practice yoga on a daily basis, and yoga studios can be found…