March 20, 2023
Nationwide Adderall Shortage Causes Disruptions to ADHD Treatments Reports of an adderall shortage first surfaced in the summer of 2022, and were confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that October. Being unable to count on their next prescription is causing significant treatment disruptions in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
March 16, 2023
Depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone, regardless of age, economic status, or ethnicity. Almost 5% of U.S. adults report regular feelings of depression. (1) Higher rates of depression have been linked to old age (2) and difficult socio-economic conditions (3), but there is no single cause. People…
March 13, 2023
What’s Behind The Surge In Adult ADHD Diagnoses? The conversation around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – and the market for ADHD medications – appears to be shifting. The condition is traditionally associated with “problem kids”, but the number of adult ADHD diagnoses has more than doubled in the US…
March 6, 2023
Retired Naval Officer Stresses Mental Health Support Among Veterans Veterans Day celebrations of our service members should not overshadow the daily mental health struggles they bear. Few understand the lasting impact left by the horrors of war and the importance of seeking help better than veterans themselves, as one decorated…
March 2, 2023
Mental health problems do not necessarily happen in isolation. They can also arise in relation to physical diseases. In this article, we look at how HIV/AIDs can affect mental health. What Is HIV? Is It Different From AIDS? Although most people associate these two acronyms with each other, many don’t…
February 23, 2023
Depression and Weight Changes: What’s the Connection and How to Deal There is a close connection between depression and weight changes. Losing or gaining a lot of weight can lead to physical changes in the body, changes in mood, and even symptoms of depression. Similarly, people living with depression often…
February 20, 2023
All humans, no matter country or creed, are concerned with our health. Our minds and bodies are fundamental aspects of our existence, independent of other factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status. Our health affects our ability to work, earn a livelihood, care for others, and participate in…
February 16, 2023
A New Study Links the 2020 Presidential Election with Depression and Anxiety A new study from the University of Nevada’s College of Business showed evidence that the 2020 presidential election increased the mental health struggles of Americans. The Household Pulse Survey (HSP) gathered information nationwide on mental health weekly from…
February 9, 2023
A New Policy in North East India Addresses Mental Health Needs of People Living With HIV Receiving a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is life-changing and devastating for people like V. Suchiang and her young daughter. “I developed anxiety and lost my appetite,” said Suchiang, who now works as…
February 6, 2023
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS, has become an increasingly popular treatment for certain mental health disorders, primarily depression. But research has shown that TMS therapy also has a positive effect on individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline personality disorder affects around 5.9%…