Neurodivergent by Nature
Nature’s Role in Neurodivergent Well-Being “Neurodivergent” describes individuals whose brain differences affect how they process information, interact with the world, and experience life. Coined by…
Category: Brain Health
Exploring Complementary and Integrative Approaches to Depression
Depression, affecting an estimated 5% of adults worldwide (around 280 million people), is a significant public health challenge. It manifests through persistent sadness, hopelessness, and…
Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention
Suicide, the tragic act of taking one’s own life, impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world every year. In fact, approximately 700,000 to…
Depression in Children and Adolescents: Understanding, Recognizing, and Treating a Complex Disorder
Depression is a mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Unlike the normal mood swings or occasional feelings of…
Depression in Adults: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments
Depression, also known as major depression, major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, is a widespread but severe mental health disorder. Depression in adults disrupts an…
Effects of Cannabis
Cannabis, a widely used substance, elicits varied responses from individuals. While some users find it pleasurable and relaxing, others experience anxiety and paranoia. The variability…
History of Cannabis
Cannabis, a plant used medicinally for millennia, evolved approximately 28 million years ago on the eastern Tibetan Plateau, closely related to the common hop used…
Mindful Intimate Relationships
Mindful intimate relationships involve being present, aware, and paying attention to the individuals in our relationships in a kind, gentle, accepting, nonjudgmental way. They involve…
Music and the Brain
Music and the brain have a unique and important connection, according to neuroscience. Listening to or playing even the simplest melody requires the interaction and…
Laugh More, Play More!
Whether you are participating in a laughter yoga class, giggling at something funny you read, or laughing out loud at a great joke you heard…
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