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On Jan. 1, 2011, the oldest members of the baby boomer generation are set to reach their retirement in the next decade. It is estimated that until 2030, each day, 10,000 baby boomers will retire officially. A quarter of the population of the U.S. is represented by this population. For these adults navigating into retirement […]
With the number of cases of anxiety and depression being reported increasing on a daily basis, scientists are trying hard to look for treatment modalities that would cure these mental disorders. While some of them are studying traditional medicines and its effectiveness, others have been looking at new technology like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). However, there are still others who […]
In the wake of a surge in suicide rate and mental disorder among teenagers due to cyberbullying, Twitter has come up with a new set of rules to ban trolls on its platform. The rules are carefully drafted after consulting mental health advocates in order to offer support to people who have experienced self-harm or […]
Severe psychological disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), are pervasive across the United States. Patients with these disorders suffer both psychologically and physically. However, treatment for these severities is a big challenge due to the limited understanding of the underlying pathological mechanisms.
War is bad, undoubtedly, and the aftermath of the bloodshed, devastation and destruction is difficult to bear for everyone. No wonder then that the bravery of army soldiers is greatly lauded as they experience such mayhem and go on with their daily lives. But at the end of the day, they are like any other […]
The United States has witnessed a steady rise in the number of mass school lately. Since 1999 when the Columbine High School massacre took place, a string of other mass school shootings followed suit. In fact, over 150,000 students, attending at least 170 primary or secondary schools in the United States, have experienced a shooting […]
Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. It is a common occurrence in the American population. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says that one out of every six American adults lives with a mental illness. According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated […]
First responders are the most vulnerable to stress and trauma related disorders as they witness atrocious incidents and natural calamities, and are entrusted with the greatest responsibility of saving lives. The effect of witnessing terrible rescue operations can overwhelm their mind. They may experience emotional trauma that may leave them reliving horrific scenes repeatedly. They […]
Teen dating violence (TDV) has emerged as one of the rapidly growing social and health problems among adolescents. Defined as a pattern of abuse or threat — physical, sexual or verbal — used against a dating partner among teenagers, TDV can affect adolescents from different cultures and groups.
There is no denying the fact that “laughter is the best medicine.” Interestingly, this old proverb is being aptly used as an inspiration by many improvisational/improv comedy teachers to help individuals dealing with mental illness like anxiety and depression to feel better and lead a healthy life. The unique performance-based methods like improv comedy enhances […]
