DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and Therapists By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and therapists are all professionals in the field of mental health, but they differ in their education, training, and approach to treatment. Psychiatrists: Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. […]
Perpetual Sadness By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Perpetual sadness, also known as chronic sadness or dysthymia, is a type of persistent depressive disorder that is characterized by a low mood, sadness, and hopelessness that lasts for an extended period, typically for more than two years. People with perpetual sadness may experience a variety […]
2023-04-26 US Officials Want to End the HIV Epidemic by 2030. Many Stakeholders Think They Won’t. Daniel Chang and Sam Whitehead MIAMI — In 2018, Mike Ferraro was living on the street and sharing needles with other people who injected drugs when he found out he was HIV-positive. “I thought it was a […]
Cat Wednesday 2023-04-26 Having cats as pets can be a great source of companionship and comfort. Not only do cats provide unconditional love and affection, but they can also help improve your mental health. Studies have shown that having cats as pets can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and even increase feelings […]
Cats and Senior Citizens By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Having cats as pets can have several positive effects on the mental health of senior citizens, especially those who live alone. Here are some of the benefits: Companionship: Cats can provide seniors with companionship and emotional support. Studies have shown that […]
Q&A — Neuroscientist Beatriz Luna Teens can have excellent executive function — just not all the time Adolescents’ brains are highly capable, if inconsistent, during this critical age of exploration and development. They are also acutely tuned into rewards. By Emily Underwood The ability to set a goal and pursue it without […]
2023-04-25 Pain, Hope, and Science Collide as Athletes Turn to Magic Mushrooms Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, ESPN If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. […]
Depression and Neurotransmitters By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Depression is a complex mental disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, life experiences, and environmental factors. One of the major theories about the underlying causes of depression involves imbalances in brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit […]
Everything Happens For A Reason Part 1 By Maika Maï Why didn’t I listen to my Intuition? “I believe in intuitions and inspirations…I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.” ― Albert Einstein Everything seemed to be going perfectly fine until that day came, an argument over the […]
2023-04-24 Lose Weight, Gain Huge Debt: NY Provider Has Sued More Than 300 Patients Who Had Bariatric Surgery Fred Schulte, KFF Health News Seven months after Lahavah Wallace’s weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of “intentionally” failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill. Long Island […]