10 simple ways to help combat loneliness
Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are the best expert-approved ways to get connected As the poet…
Study Finds Higher-Dose Antipsychotic Polypharmacy Does Not Increase Hospitalization
The risk of nonpsychiatric hospitalization was 13% lower when patients were taking high-dose antipsychotic polypharmacy compared with when they were taking high-dose monotherapy. Patients with schizophrenia appear to be at…
ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome: Learn More About Both to Make Good Treatment Decisions
When your child is coping not only with ADHD but also with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your decisions regarding treatment and support can be more complicated. It’s estimated that about two-thirds…
The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Spring is a season of new growth, freshness and transition. In this guest post from Mia Barnes from Body+Mind magazine, we reset the button on your home, life and self-care and…
Is Your Emotional Wellbeing Related to Your Gut Health? New Study Reveals Possible Link in Women
Summary: Gut bacteria have been linked to positive emotions, such as happiness and hopefulness, and good emotion management skills. Researchers have discovered that people who suppress their emotions have a less…
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ…
Autistic and ADHD: Who’s driving this car!?
Being Autistic and ADHD, I am in a constant struggle to keep both of these elements of myself content, and sometimes, under control. They’re like young siblings, sometimes they love…
Are you ready to forgive? A new study shows letting go is good for health.
Research conducted across five countries shows that when forgiveness is taught, practiced and achieved, the result is better mental and overall well-being Early in his career as a marriage counselor,…
The Connection Between Mindfulness and Decluttering
Decluttering a home can be difficult, especially if you have years’ worth of memories stored up. However, practicing mindfulness while going through each room is a great way to decrease…
When other people’s anxiety makes you miserable, here are 4 ways to cope
Begin with compassion, identify the patterns, create consistent boundaries and scaffold instead of accommodate Advice by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary April 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you struggle with anxiety, you can…
