A Drink a Day May be Harmful to Brain Health For decades, the standard medical approach to alcohol has been, “Alcohol consumption in moderation is OK.” However, recent findings suggest the standard should be revised. According to scientists, even one drink per day can be quite harmful. Read More » Narconon…
The Push For Mental Health Days As we continue to trudge through the COVID-19 pandemic, for just over 2 years now, more and more workers, especially younger ones, are re-evaluating what it is they want out of their employment, particularly when it comes to benefits. What they want, in large part (82% of employed Generation…
Mental Health In Prison: The Facts Mental illness and its prevalence both across the world and the country is rather well-documented: roughly 1 in 5 Americans live with some form of mental illness. Generally excluded in these conversations and significantly less publicized, however, is the mental health standing of the prison population. Nearly 2 in…
Men’s Mental Health: Why Stigma Silences So Many Men The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while the open discourse on mental health has changed drastically over the past decade, there is still a distinct disconnect between men and mental health. The problem goes well beyond the misconception that men don’t want…
Mental Health And Substance Use Changes During The Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has taken more lives in the United States than World War I, the Vietnam War, and the Korean War combined (Hennein & Lowe, 2020; American Psychological Association [APA], 2020). In addition to the death toll impact, there are significant public health impacts in…
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Scholars Officially established in 1976, February as Black History Month recognizes and celebrates the lives, accomplishments, and contributions of Black lives and minds throughout the years. While certainly not exhaustive (nor fully extensive by any means), here is a list of Black scholars recognized as more or less pioneers in…
Despite Claims Of Health Benefits, Drinking Alcohol Remains Leading Cause of Preventable Death While there are numerous health benefits from consuming resveratrol, it is essential to remember that alcohol in any form is a known carcinogen. When it comes to resveratrol, there are other ways this nutrient can be added to one’s diet. Read More…
Debt stressing you out? Grab the Paidback app (it’s free) and automate your debt payoff. It’ll take the stress out of it and allow you to be debt-stress-free. Debt is the biggest cause of financial stress. And it can take a serious toll on your mental health. It’s probably no surprise that debt impacts mental…
