Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction
Discover key strategies to combat addiction stigma, including changing language, raising awareness, addressing systemic issues, and directly challenging discriminatory attitudes.
Supporting a Partner with Mental Health Challenges
What Does It Mean to Support a Partner with Mental Health Challenges? Supporting a partner with mental health challenges means being there for them in their journey towards mental wellness. It involves understanding their condition, empathizing with their experiences,...
Unpacking the Transactional Model of Stress
What is the Transactional Model of Stress and Coping by Lazarus and Folkman? The Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, proposed by Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman, is a significant psychological theory of stress. It emphasizes the dynamic interaction...
Exploring Guided Meditation: Techniques, Benefits, and Resources
What is Guided Meditation? Guided meditation is a method of meditation where an individual is verbally guided by a calming voice through a specific meditation technique. It’s an excellent way for beginners to start meditating as it provides clear...
Exploring the Body’s Physiological Response to Stress and Its Impact on Health
What is the physiological response to stress? Physiological responses to stress are complex mechanisms triggered by the nervous system and hormones. They are designed as a survival response to help us deal with threats or challenges. Key players involved...
Impact of Stress and Trauma on Nutrition
How Does Traumatic Stress Impact Eating Behavior? Traumatic stress can significantly influence eating behavior, often leading to adverse health consequences over time. It can trigger coping strategies such as consuming unhealthy foods like sweets and high-fat foods to deal...
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a group program that utilizes meditation and yoga techniques to aid individuals in stress reduction. Often combined with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for a very effective stress reduction protocol....
The Impact of Nutrition on Mental Health
How Does Nutrition Affect Mental Health? There is a significant correlation between diet and mental health. Consuming a nutritious diet can directly influence symptoms of mental health and enhance overall mental wellness. This connection is due to the close...
Deep Brain Stimulation
In 2023, a record 112,000 people in the U.S. died after overdosing on drugs, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. There are several psychological and pharmaceutical treatments available for addiction. Sadly, as many as 75% to 98% of patients...
Alcohol and Its Impact on the Brain
Excessive alcohol use was responsible for about 178,000 deaths in the United States each year during 2020–2021, or 488 deaths per day. This was a 29% increase from 2016–2017, when there were an estimated 138,000 deaths per year. These...
