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In 2023, unfortunately, the mental health industry has experienced a substantial uptick in need, and current directives have been insufficient. More specifically, crisis care has been severely lacking in recent years. While the U.S. mental health system is aware of these trends in mental health among its population, we’re ill-equipped, and clinicians are burned out. […]
Do you feel like you’re struggling mentally? You’re not alone. Right now, over 301 million people are dealing with anxiety.1 It’s not just the jitters, though. Over 21 million Americans have a major depressive episode daily.2 Chances are that someone close to you knows this struggle all too well. It could be the person who […]
The foods we eat can have a drastic impact on both our mood and cognitive abilities. Consuming foods that boost serotonin, which is the happy hormone in the body, can help reduce stress and boost affect. Likewise eating red meat which contains the amino acid taurine or taking it in a supplement form can increase […]
One of the fastest growing medical conditions today, why diabetes is on the rise and why we should care. Diabetes is a collection of metabolic disorders that result in high amounts of sugar in the blood. Elevated blood sugar is known as hyperglycemia and is the key element in the diagnosis of Diabetes. The main […]
Do you seek your identity from your social interactions? Have you felt like you seek belongingness to a group?Do you feel the need to suppress your own feelings and thoughts to gain a significant other’s attention? We all have a false front which we think is more likeable or acceptable which is allowed to come […]
Imagine turning an awkward dinner table discussion into a meaningful exchange. But that’s easier said than done, right? Let’s face it: families are more disconnected today than ever before. In fact, 51% of fathers feel their connection with their children weakens as they grow.1 In comparison, people note mental health improvements after healthy family meetings.2 […]
Our modern culture is laden with tired people. Wearing productivity and busyness like a badge of honor, you would think sleeping less is a contest. Approximately 1 in 4 American adults report having significant sleep disturbance 15 of 30 days per month. Think of that—HALF of their days are spent with sleep deprivation (defined as […]
If you’ve dealt with sleep apnea in the past, you know it can make you feel anxious at night and groggy during the day. People with sleep apnea stop breathing briefly while sleeping, causing them to wake up frequently throughout the night. Although this condition is a burden, what’s worse is that few people are […]
Is it poor food choices and sedentary lifestyles that lead to weight gain and hormone imbalances? Or is it hormone imbalances that lead to food cravings, fatigue, and weight changes? In truth, both can be true, so it depends on the person. Hormone imbalances and weight gain often have a chicken or the egg dynamic […]
Feeling anxious all the time will hinder your quality of life. We live in a world practically set up to cause anxiety, with constant stimulation and fast-paced living the norm. So it is no surprise that over one-third of Americans1 struggle with stress-induced anxiety. It requires serious work to overcome the stress-anxiety cycle, especially if […]