There's a lot more to this complex chemical than pleasure and reward. Learn about the many roles dopamine plays in your body, plus how to get more of it.
There's a lot more to this complex chemical than pleasure and reward. Learn about the many roles dopamine plays in your body, plus how to get more of it.
After years of living with insomnia, here's how the actor says she learned to improve her sleep quality. READ ON
I now make a concerted effort to replace the negative messages with affirming statements. I tell myself that I did a good job, that I am a good friend, and — most importantly — that I love who I am.
- Amy Marlow, on self-care strategies for depression
Psychosis is a serious mental disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality. We'll explain the symptoms and causes as well as risk factors. READ ON
Are things as bad as they seem — or are cognitive distortions stressing you out? Learn how to spot unhelpful thought patterns and come back to reality. READ ON
Join us as the late activist David Poses explains how the U.S. gets drug policy all wrong, and why the War on Drugs is actually a war on our own people.
Some people have depression that doesn't respond to common treatments. But there are still options that might help with treatment-resistant depression.
Some people have depression that doesn't respond to common treatments. But there are still options that might help with treatment-resistant depression.
Benadryl is not an effective treatment for anxiety. It's intended for short-term use to relieve allergy symptoms. Learn the risks, benefits, and uses of Benadryl. READ ON
Omega-3 fatty acids are very good for your health, but it can be hard to get enough if you don't eat fish. Learn how these plant foods can bridge the gap. READ ON
I now make a concerted effort to replace the negative messages with affirming statements. I tell myself that I did a good job, that I am a good friend, and — most importantly — that I love who I am.
- Amy Marlow, on self-care strategies for depression
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy technique used to relieve psychological stress. Here's how it works. READ ON
Stress and anxiety share similar symptoms but their causes are distinct. Here's a closer look at how they differ and how to find support for managing both. READ ON
There are many people who still believe ADHD is a myth perpetuated by lazy teachers and an aggressive pharmaceutical industry. Today's guest, Dr. George Sachs, has written extensively on ADHD in both children and adults. Listen in as he helps us better understand exactly what ADHD is — and isn't.
