Addressing Untreated Mental Illness in the U.S.

Stress can have various negative effects on the body, impacting both physical and mental health. Chronic stress may contribute to Cardiovascular Issues, for example, including increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and heart attacks. Stress can also weaken your immune response, making people more susceptible to illnesses, and exacerbate issues like irritable bowel…

Zyn is a brand of nicotine pouches from Sweden. Zyn pouches are designed to be placed between the gum and upper lip and are available in several variants with different nicotine strengths and flavors. Unlike snus, these pouches contain no tobacco. Usage of these types of nicotine pouches appear to deliver levels of nicotine in…

Getting through addiction treatment can be tough for sure, but keep in mind that following it is no time to let down your guard. Rehab after-care might be a really good idea for you. This type of subsequent care or treatment is a great way to stay sober and get re-acclimated to everyday life with…

I was recently interviewed by a major media outlet regarding a serious custody issue that a woman was struggling over with with her ex-husband. As the mother of five minor children I am sure that she has her hands more than full already and that this conflict only makes taking care of her family –…

It’s true that you can feel better just by receiving another’s affectionate touch. After all we all have receptors in our skin that send messages directly to the brain. Just think about the last time you were given a hug or a pat on the back or someone putting their arm around your shoulders. And…

About one in every four people experience weight gain from taking the mood stabilizer lithium, as reported by Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica. Based on the research conducted on this issue, the average weight gain that people who take lithium experience is usually between ten and twenty six pounds. Some studies show that people taking lithium are…