Depression is one of the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting some 17.3 million people each year, or some 7.3% of all U.S. adults. One in 5 of us will experience a depressive period at some point during our lives, and this period will last an average of 2-6 months. For [...]
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Today, nearly half of all U.S. adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, and about 18.9% of the population experiences a mental illness at any given time. While causality is complex, with interplay between rising levels of stress, isolation, genetics, trauma, and other factors, it is increasingly obvious to modern science that [...]
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Millions of American struggle with mental health problems. In fact, one in four people will experience a mental illness of some kind during their lives. Yet, while some 18.9% of the U.S. population experiencing a mental illness, many of us don’t talk about it. For many of us, that means associating mental illness with [...]
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Today, the world is in the middle of a global pandemic, the likes of which haven’t been seen since the influenza pandemic of the 1960s. Novel coronavirus is an altogether new experience and it has changed the lives, habits, and careers of many. With millions of Americans laid off, millions more working from home, [...]
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Meth or methamphetamine, also known as blue, crystal, ice, meth, and speed, is a highly addictive stimulant. Often in the form of blue or clear tinted crystals, meth is commonly smoked, snorted, or injected. It is similar to, but much stronger, than amphetamine – a prescription drug used to treat ADHD or narcolepsy. Meth [...]
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Today, some 12.7% of the population takes antidepressants at any given time, accounting for 1 in 6 Americans. While these antidepressants are used to treat everything from depression to panic disorder, they often offer much-needed relief from mental illnesses, helping individuals to find stability and to benefit from therapy. Yet, most Americans also drink. In [...]
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Most adults under the age of 65 need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. But, according to the CDC, 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep, with national averages hovering at about 6.5 hours per night. That’s important for a nation also struggling with an extreme prevalence of mental health disorders including depression [...]
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