Synthetic Alcohol: What’s the Buzz About?
A laboratory is not most people’s idea of a party, but several scientists have been using them lately to try …
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The Truth and the Technology of Screen-Based Addiction
How many times have you looked at your phone today? How many hours this week have you spent looking at …
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Can a Healthy Internal Clock Lead to New Eating Disorder Treatments?
Sleep. Eat. Work. Eat. Sleep. What’s your cycle look like? Is your internal clock healthy? Researchers are looking into new …
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Why Mixed Anxiety-Depressive Disorder and Addiction Often Go Hand-in-Hand
Addiction and mental health disorders, like mixed anxiety-depressive disorder, often co-occur. Approximately 20 percent of Americans with these mental health …
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Can You Really Become Addicted to Dopamine?
Dopamine is the brain’s pleasure chemical. Addiction, in general, typically has one thing in common. It involved a substance or …
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Living with High-Functioning Depression
Last month, Cheslie Kryst jumped from a high-rise building to her death. The New York City Medical Examiner confirmed that …
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Having a Mental Breakdown? What Does It Mean?
– I sat in traffic for three hours today. I almost had a mental breakdown. – I’m having a nervous …
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What Does Your Body Experience During an Anxiety Attack?
An anxiety attack can be terrifying… Cindy’s heart was pounding. She couldn’t catch her breath. She felt dizzy and hot. …
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Excessive Worrying: When Normal Concerns Spiral into Dread and Anxiety
Worry is a normal aspect of life. After all, it’s natural to worry about the well-being of your children, your finances, or an upcoming job interview. But “normal” worry becomes excessive when it’s consistent and all-consuming.
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Tuning Into Your State of Mind: The Music-Mental Health Connection
Research indicates that listening to music can actually affect brain chemistry. Hearing certain tunes can affect dopamine (the “happy” hormone), oxytocin (the “love” hormone), and cortisol (the “stress” hormone). Mental health conditions can’t be healed with a single upbeat song, but music therapists suggest starting with songs that match your current emotional state. Then, to alter your mood, slowly shifting to more calming or positive music. The notes may carry your mood along with them and bring you to a healthier mental state.
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