image credit Although perceptions and public attitudes have improved in recent years there is still a long way to go before the topic of mental health is no longer a taboo subject. With a variety of mental health treatment options available, the infrastructure for making a ...
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Coping With the Emotional Impact of Glioblastoma – A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
image credit Glioblastoma is a type of brain tumor. Treatment can include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. It may also include physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy to help with symptoms like memory problems and changes in thinking. Patients and ...
5 Steps To Deal With A Long-Term Condition
Image Credit: Geraldoswald62 from Pixabay. Being diagnosed with a long-term condition is an emotional and overwhelming experience. It also tends to be unexpected, even if you’ve had the symptoms of the illness for a while. It’s not something anybody wants to go ...
Embracing Neurodivergence: Understanding and Coping Strategies
Neurodivergence, a term that encapsulates a spectrum of neurological variations, is an integral part of the conversation surrounding mental health and well-being. From autism and ADHD to dyslexia and personality disorders, neurodivergent individuals possess unique brain ...
Why Detox Treatments Are Essential for a Healthy Lifestyle
Many people who try to detox at home without a professional’s help experience distressing symptoms and relapse. At-home detox can also harm those with co-occurring health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Detox centers offer safe, medically supervised programs to ...
9 Signs You Need to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself
If you don’t feel as though you are taking care of yourself as much as you could be then this is a sign that something has to change. If you do not put in the effort to make a positive change now, then this could go on to impact you in the future and this is the last thing you ...
The Physical, Emotional, and Behavioral Signs of Bulimia Nervosa
image credit Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by purging. People diagnosed with bulimia have a distorted body image and feel a strong urge to lose weight, leading them to resort to extreme measures that can take a ...
Life Skills for Sobriety
Photo by Shelagh Murphy: Substance abuse and addiction are serious issues that can have long-term effects on an individual’s life. If you or someone you know is in recovery, developing healthy habits and life skills are essential components of sobriety. This blog post ...
Phlebotomists: What Are They and What Do They Do?
In the event that you are sick or you just want a wellness visit with your doctor, you might have to have a blood draw done. It seems like a pretty simple task, but there are actually people called phlebotomists you are trained to deal with the collection of blood for different ...
Can a Teenager Refuse Mental Health Treatment?
Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being. Mental health issues are on the rise among teenagers, but for many teens, can be a difficult and overwhelming process for adolescents, and as such, many teenagers might feel the urge to refuse treatment.And for those ...
