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Postpartum Depression

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

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 Food Affects Mental Health

How Food Affects Mental Health

If someone were to ask us whether a healthy diet is good for our physical health, we would blurt “yes” without a moment’s hesitation. But if we twist the question just a tiny bit, and ask whether a healthy diet is good for our mood, we would require some time to...

Why Therapy Works

Why Therapy Works

Therapy, also known as counseling, is a process in which a person works with a trained mental health professional to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This helps them to gain insight, resolve emotional difficulties, and improve their overall mental...

Nine Risk Factors for Mental Illness

Nine Risk Factors for Mental Illness

Mental illness affects nearly one in five people at some point in their lives. Even after a diagnosis, many patients continue to suffer from poor treatment outcomes and low quality of life. This is particularly true for patients who have multiple risk factors or...