Video: How the Voices in the Heads of the Mentally Ill May Sound

Video: How the Voices in the Heads of the Mentally Ill May Sound

The “voices” in the heads of the mentally ill have been depicted in countless movies and TV shows. As a common symptom of a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, the experience of hearing voices can be difficult to both explain and understand. For many 

New Link Between Intestinal Bacteria and Depression

New Link Between Intestinal Bacteria and Depression

Healthy gut microbiota and bacteria helps digest food, fight infection, and plays an important role in keeping the immune system healthy. It is influenced by genetics, but more so by diet, stress and other environmental factors. Numerous studies have investigated the claim that intestinal bacteria 

New Study: The Link Between Diabetes and Memory

New Study: The Link Between Diabetes and Memory

Ninety-five percent of diabetes cases in adults are type 2 diabetes. Though several studies have shown that a healthy diet and regular physical activity can prevent diabetes all together, only a small amount of studies have been performed on the link between type 2 diabetes 

New Study: Antipsychotic Medication Prescribed to Children Who Don’t Need It

New Study: Antipsychotic Medication Prescribed to Children Who Don’t Need It

A new study has found that kids suffering from ADHD or other behavioral issues are being treated too quickly and incorrectly with antipsychotic medication. The most extensive analysis of antipsychotic medication use among children and adolescents of its kind was performed by the Journal of 

Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease

Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease

The month of June isn’t only known as the official start to summer – it is also Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month!

Can Mindfulness Replace Medication for this Mental Condition?

Can Mindfulness Replace Medication for this Mental Condition?

A major focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Month is “mindfulness”, which means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and present environment. Mindfulness also entails tuning into current emotions without judgment of whether they are “right” or “wrong” in the present