Tag: Mental Health
Preventing Teenage Late-Night Doomscrolling with TikTok’s New Initiative
TikTok, that app where teenagers spend hours scrolling mindlessly, will now be offering guided meditation sessions to the younger crowd if they happen to still be on the app past 10pm. This move is...
Impact of Calorie Labelling on Eating Disorders: Study Findings
Calorie labels on menus have long been touted as a way to combat rising obesity rates, but a recent study published in the British Medical Journal Public Health suggests that these labels may have...
The Importance of Nostalgia in Shaping Our Present and Future
**The Power of Nostalgia: A Journey Through Time and Memory**In a world where the past often overshadows the future, our memories play a crucial role in shaping who we are and where we are...
The Impact of Poor Sleep on Intrusive Thoughts: What You Need to Know
The Impact of Poor Sleep on Intrusive Thoughts: What You Need to KnowA new study sheds light on the link between poor sleep and intrusive thoughts, revealing the brain processes that lead to unwanted...
Coping with Outrage Fatigue: Understanding Why We Feel It and How to Manage
Understanding Outrage Fatigue
In today's fast-paced world filled with a constant stream of distressing news, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, drained, and disheartened. This emotional exhaustion, known as outrage fatigue, is a phenomenon that...
Understanding Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: Rare Condition Warping Reality
Understanding Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: A Journey Through Reality's Looking GlassIn a small town in Denmark, Lene, a secretary in the neurology department, was confronted with a mysterious experience that had haunted her since...
How Screens Overload Our Brains: Impact on Focus in the Digital Age
How Screens Overload Our Brains: Impact on Focus in the Digital AgeIn the fast-paced digital age, our brains are constantly bombarded with information from screens, leading to a decrease in focus and attention span....
Using Humor to Overcome Challenges: The Power of Laughter in Tough Times
Using Humor to Overcome Challenges: The Power of Laughter in Tough TimesHow Humor Takes the Edge off Hard TimesWhen life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the...
The Power of Hope: How It Can Transform Your Life
The Power of Hope: How It Can Transform Your LifeIn 2020, the world came to a standstill due to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting various industries. Among the hardest hit were those in the performing...
Understanding the Dangers of Hypochondria and Latest Treatment Options
Psychiatrist Brian Fallon shared a powerful quote with young doctors in training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City to illustrate the destructive effects of intense health anxiety. He emphasized the...