Suicidal behavior is a complex phenomenon that can arise from a multitude of factors, including biological, psychological, and environmental factors. While suicide is a tragic outcome that affects individuals, families, and communities, understanding the underlying causes of suicidal behavior is critical to developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. Biological Factors: Research has shown that several [...]
Neurogenesis, the process by which new neurons are generated in the brain, has become a topic of great interest in neuroscience research. Scientists have discovered that neurogenesis occurs throughout an individual's lifespan, not just during early development, and may be involved in brain repair and recovery from injury. In this article, we'll explore the scientific [...]
Mental health is just as important as physical health, and yet it's often overlooked in the workplace. Work-related stress, anxiety, and depression can negatively impact not only the employee's health and well-being but also their productivity and job satisfaction. Therefore, it's important for employers and employees alike to prioritize mental health in the workplace. In this [...]
There was a time not so long ago when hallucinogens were only identified with the “hippies.” In its heyday, psychoactive compounds not only brought “hip” in the hipsters but also heavily influenced western art and music! Many popular and legendary musicians have publicly admitted to using psychedelics before composing some of their most popular and [...]
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that functions as a non-competitive N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antagonist. Ketamine can induce psychedelic states even though it doesn't seem to focus largely on the serotonergic system. It is widely heralded by researchers as an effective alternative for the treatment of patients with resistant MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) and several other [...]
Anxiety disorders are among some of the most debilitating and highly prevalent mental diseases worldwide. Although general stress and anxiety are common in everyday life, they can become a matter of concern very quickly. Both anxiety and stress affect the sympathetic nervous system. Upon activation, the sympathetic nervous system releases cortisol and adrenaline. Since adrenaline [...]
Although some children outgrow their ADHD, many don’t and so about 5% of the adult population in the U.S. continues to have symptoms of distractibility, impulsivity, memory problems, and difficulties with emotional regulation, time management, planning, and organization. When a person with these ADHD symptoms gets married, these symptoms eventually interfere with their productivity and [...]
In their book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. and Amelia Nagoski, DMA (2019) write about what they call the “Something Larger”, or the source of meaning in our lives. Sources of meaning can be the pursuit and achievement of certain goals, service to a spiritual calling, connection with others, [...]
Nutritional Deficiency is subtle and can appear in many forms. Have you ever noticed little nuances in your body? These might be things that have just popped up over time, such as little marks on your nails or some bumps on the back of your arms or legs. In most cases, people attribute these things [...]
Clinician Guidelines to Culturally Competent Care Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a highly prevalent and pervasive neurodevelopmental disorder. ADHD typically occurs in early development, prior to a child’s school enrollment and is characterized by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that affects an individual’s functioning and/or development. Individuals with ADHD can present with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, or a [...]
