Mental Health
Psychiatry, psychology, and mental fitness.
You are your mind. Get ready to dig into some of the more recent controversial topics such as psychiatric prescription medication and behavioral disorders.
Our nation is struggling to treat lifestyle constructs that foster chronic disease, an opioid crisis, and the existence of an obesity epidemic. Further, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 6.7% of U.S. adults have suffered from a major depressive episode at least once in their life, and…
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the newest and most widely used class of antidepressants on the market today. Furthermore, they are prescribed for more than the treatment of depression. Individuals with bioplar disorder may also be placed on a regimen of SSRIs to augment their primary medication, or in the case…
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A wealth of scientific study supports the claim that music enhances performance, having a beneficial influence on mental and physiological outcomes during exercise. What is even more interesting is they type of music you choose – fast paced metal or slower, calm jazz – can affect your body in different…
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Got a case of the rainy season blues? Do you experience anxiety and restlessness if it is too hot to stay active in the summer? You’re not alone. Many folks experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a clinically-recognized, cyclic mood disorder that may occur during the winter or off-seasons months. But, aside…
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Our Red Bull Rampage article was featured on Singletracks.com! Check it out on our site (scroll down), or there – whichever you prefer! Psyche and injury are undoubtedly connected. Throw in the stresses associated with an intense sporting event and a fine line develops between victory and a potentially deleterious disaster. Red Bull Rampage is…
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A large majority of Americans have heard of the condition Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Despite its seemingly common prevalence, a lot of unanswered questions surround this particular dysfunction of the gut. Many individuals suffering from IBS lack a professional diagnosis and miss the foundational tools and understanding necessary to effectively deal…
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During his 2016 campaign, I read an article in the Washington Post explaining how Donald Trump still believes that vaccinations are to blame for autism in children. Why this was even a topic of his campaign is of question, but it was nonetheless. Furthermore, at the rate the media was…
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