Sleep Procrastination as Self-Harm
If you have a stressful schedule packed with responsibilities, you may feel like you never have free time for yourself. In response, you may decide to stay up late, [...]
Older Adult Opioid Use on the Rise
As we age, our bodies can quickly begin to need more support in order to function. Older adults tend to have more health issues than younger populations. They may [...]
The Month of Red, Pink and Love
In a month that is so heavily focused on love and the displaying of love with an abundance of flowers, candy and gifts, it is something that should be [...]
Ativan Side Effects in the Elderly
Lorazepam, marketed under the brand name Ativan, is an anxiety-reducing medication. This drug is in a family called benzodiazepines, which are sedatives that affect the brain and nervous system. [...]
How to Spot a Narcissist
Making new friends or testing the waters in a romantic relationship usually involves a “feeling-out” period. You want to get to know each other and understand whether you’re compatible [...]
How to Talk About Your Feelings
Expressing Feelings Appropriately What would 2022 be like for you if you could actually tell people how you feel? I’m not talking about popping off at them. I’m talking about [...]
The Psychology of Writing Down Goals
Every year, millions of people worldwide set New Year’s resolutions – a tradition dating back thousands of years. Whether your goals are to get fit, save more money, make [...]
Why Do People Drive Drunk?
In every U.S. state, a DUI conviction is a serious crime resulting in penalties like jail time, license suspension and steep fines. Drinking and driving can also be fatal [...]
Seize the Holidays
With this holiday season in full swing, it can also mean added stressors as the whirlwind of our year cascades with back to back holidays. It is always a [...]
Video Game Addiction Explained
Gaming is a hobby for billions of people worldwide. You may enjoy playing video games to bond with your children or connect online with friends. Many online, phone and [...]
More Thanks, More Happiness
The spirit of November’s holiday is gratitude. But giving gratefulness more air time in our heads year-round could do wonders for our psychological health. Research clearly demonstrates the direct [...]
How to Stop Intrusive Thoughts
If you live with a mental health issue like anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder, you are probably intimately familiar with intrusive thoughts. Since these can be so [...]
