Feeling lonely is something everyone experiences, but when should it be a worry for your health? This article explores signs that indicate it’s time to talk to a doctor about your loneliness. From your mood to your body, knowing when to seek professional advice is vital for your well-being. Loneliness: Taking a Closer Look Loneliness … Read more
Rikki Schlott Opinion By Rikki Schlott August 10, 2023 | 3:30pm Climate change therapists are exploding in popularity as Gen Z descends into “eco-anxiety.” Shutterstock Right now is a time to be celebrating progress in the fight against climate change. This week, American scientists made a historical breakthrough in reproducing nuclear fusion a reaction with … Read more
It’s now August, but the sweltering summer heat is still in full swing. We’ve had the hottest month recorded in history, and so it’s important to stay cool in these record-breaking temperatures — and that includes your phone. In heat like this, it’s not surprising to look over at your phone while you’re at the beach or … Read more
Its often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many dont realise is that these arent the only symptoms of depression. Another common symptom of depression that is sometimes overlooked is the feeling that you no longer find the things you used to enjoy … Read more
Using the mental health system in England as a case study, a recently published book chapter argues that social workers have both remained complicit in psychiatric oppression and actively resisted by forming alliances to support radical, service-user-led social movements. Although social work is not typically thought of as a critical profession in the management of … Read more
In this article: Mother discovers sons girlfriends discomfort with family visits, seeks advice. A woman with MS worries about attending a hot outdoor wedding reception. Correction regarding terminology related to avoiding the Vietnam War draft. Dear Amy: My 26-year-old son has been dating a girl for more than two years. We all get along really … Read more
What causes postpartum psychosis and what are the signs to look out for? (Getty Images) Police say a renowned oncologist and her 4-month-old baby are dead after an apparent murder-suicide. Postpartum psychosis may have been a factor. Dr. Krystal Cascetta, a physician at Mount Sinai Hospital, reportedly fatally shot her newborn daughter in their Somers, … Read more
Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee tours the countys new 28-bed inpatient mental health facility with Valerie Aboge, a former recipient of services, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. The facility operated by Momentum for Health is in a former detox facility next to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area … Read more
Postpartum depression (PPD), a severe and life-threatening mental illness, affects a staggering number of new mothers, with recent statistics revealing that 1 in 7 new mothers will experience PPD in the 12 months following childbirth. Finally, a new breakthrough treatment option has arrived. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the first-ever oral pill designed … Read more
Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 7 women. The first pill to treat it is expected to become available later this year, after the FDA approved it on Friday. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 7 women. The first pill to treat it is expected … Read more