As of 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic has seemingly had an impact on every single aspect of our lives. Aside from just the physical health implications, the pandemic has also led to both emotional and psychological effects on individuals. For many, it is safe to say that...
Mental Health
Rising Self-Harm Among Teens: Understanding the Causes and Solutions
Mental health has always been an important issue, but it has become even more pressing in recent years, especially among teenagers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 10-20% of adolescents worldwide experience mental health issues, with...
Toxic Friendships: How to Identify Them and Remove Them From Your Life
Friendships are what most would consider essential in life. They provide us with a sense of belonging, support, and companionship. However, not all friendships are positive or healthy. Unfortunately, we sometimes find ourselves in toxic friendships that do more harm...
The Effects of High-Potency Marijuana on Mental Health and Addiction
The legalization of marijuana has been a topic of debate for several years, with proponents arguing that it has numerous medical benefits, while opponents claim that it can lead to addiction and harm mental health. High-potency marijuana has become increasingly...
Warning Signs That Your College Student (Son/Daughter) Is Depressed
As a parent, it can be difficult at times to know how your college student is doing. College provides young adults an opportunity to learn not just academics. Fоr mаnу, соllеgе іѕ thе fіrѕt time thеу еxреrіеnсе ѕhаrіng a room оr bаlаnсіng thеіr own academic аnd...
Postpartum Depression
Many women get baby blues after childbirth. Mothers experience crying, mood swings, anxiety, exhaustion, and an overwhelming sense of despair. However, although baby blues is part of the depressive mood post-delivery, it does not represent the entire spectrum of...
Psychological Effects of Repeated Concussions in Athletes
Athletes are especially susceptible to head trauma in the form of concussions. Many male-centered sports, like football and hockey, involve a significant amount of physicality that can result in concussions of all kinds. While all types of head trauma are serious,...
How To Tell Your Parents or Loved Ones You’re Feeling Depressed
Suffering from depression is more common than most people think. These previously stigmatized feelings are incredibly relatable, especially for teenagers today. Teenagers are exposed to bad experiences that previous generations did not experience, like frequent school...
Treatment Program for Depression
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health or substance abuse issues, New Dimensions can help. Our treatment programs for depression are designed to help you overcome your depression and develop the tools you need to successfully...
Recent Research Findings on Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a difficult mental health condition characterized by episodes of elevated or irritable mood, known as mania or hypomania, and episodes of depression. It is both a chronic and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide....