ADHD Underappreciated in Older Adults
Adult ADHD is a condition that is often underappreciated in older adults, with less than half being diagnosed and many never receiving...
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- Oct 2
- 2 min
Artificial Sweeteners in Processed Foods Tied to Increased Depression Risk
The Nurses Health Study II (NHS II) has found that a diet high in ultraprocessed food (UPF), particularly artificial sweeteners, has been...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Oct 2
- 1 min
Alcohol Exclusion Laws Still on the Books in 18 States
A systematic legal analysis using the Alcohol Policy Information System identified 18 states with AELs, 15 with explicitly prohibited AE...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Oct 1
- 2 min
Study Says Casual Pot Use Harmful to Teens
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that recreational marijuana use among teenagers is...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Oct 1
- 1 min
Child Psychiatry Tips for Promoting Children's Well-Being
Child psychiatry primarily focuses on behavioral disorders and emotional problems that affect children, often characterized by anxiety...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Oct 1
- 1 min
Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?
Ketogenic supplements have been used for centuries to treat various conditions, including seizures and diabetes. The ketogenic diet,...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 28
- 8 min
15 Celebrities Open Up About Their Mental Health Battles
There's no escaping mental health challenges—everyone has them. So, if you struggle with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse you've...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 28
- 6 min
300 Famous Individuals with Mental Health issues, illnesses, and disorders
Whatever the cause of it is, mental illness can happen to anyone. Whether you're rich or poor, tall or short, black or white, famous or...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 28
- 3 min
Which Factors Predict Primary Nonadherence to Medications?
Poor adherence to medication is a real challenge in healthcare. Despite evidence indicating therapeutic benefit from adhering to a...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 28
- 9 min
Family dynamics can lift you up (or drag you down)
For many of us, family is one of the most important aspects of our lives. Whether biological or chosen, it’s our family members that we...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 26
- 4 min
Increasing Overdose Prevention Awareness
Every August, SAMHSA commemorates Overdose Awareness Week (August 27 to September 2, 2023) and International Overdose Awareness Day...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 26
- 6 min
The True Big Pharma Backers Show Themselves
Here is a hint – they are not psychiatrists or even physicians. They are Republicans. That may come as a shock to those of you who have...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 5 min
Psilocybin Reduces Symptoms, Disability in Major Depression
Psilocybin Reduces Symptoms, Disability in Major Depression A single dose of an experimental psilocybin drug offered significant...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 13 min
What Is Self Awareness? (+5 Ways to Be More Self Aware)
Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. While it may not be possible...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 5 min
Cognitive Restructuring
Imagine it’s your birthday. You’re expecting a phone call from a close friend, but it never comes. You called them on their birthday, so...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 4 min
5 Ways to Make Changes That Stick
How to make your resolutions a reality. Whether it's a New Year's resolution or a resolution for new you anytime of the year, sustained...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Prevalence and Correlates of Sleep Disorders in First-Episode Psychosis
CASE VIGNETTE “Mr Deuce” is a 22-year-old male with no previous psychiatric history who presents to the emergency department with his...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 1 min
A Guide to the 5 Levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
In a 1943 paper titled "A Theory of Human Motivation," American psychologist Abraham Maslow theorized that human decision-making is...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 3 min
Antiquated U.S. Laws Governing Methadone Access Must Change
— One-size-fits-all treatment approaches sometimes fail Methadone Access America's drug overdose crisis has escalated in the past few...
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chrisviesumalinog
- Sep 22
- 18 min
Mental Health Matters Podcast: Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide
Mental Health Matters Episode Summary In 2020, suicide was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of...
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