Mental Health

Depressions Rate More than Triple During the Pandemic

September 20, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 24, 2020

The pandemic has been stressful for Americans, especially those who are working class, and a new study finds that stress reflected in our mental health. Available on JAMA Network Open, the study finds that rates of depression have tripled in… [read]

Suicide Rates Have Skyrocketed In the Last 10 Years

September 14, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: September 17, 2020

Data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that suicide rates in youth aged 10-24 have increased by 57% between 2007 and 2018. This is a rise from 7 in every 100,000 people to 11. The U.S suicide… [read]

Gender Reassignment Surgeries Linked to Improved Mental Well-Being in Transgender People

June 30, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: July 29, 2020

A recent study has shown that after undergoing gender reassignment surgery, transgender people were less likely to experience depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts than before surgery. Their improvement in mental state can still be seen, and oftentimes continues to increase… [read]

Measures Taken to Decriminalize Psychedelics in Washington D.C

March 26, 2020 by Sage Edwards

Earlier this year advances were taken in the early steps to decriminalize many psychedelics in Washington D.C. The Ballot initiative was given initial approval by the Board of Elections, and will now have to get the approval of their title… [read]

People Who Can’t Read May Be Three Times More Likely to Develop Dementia

November 29, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 28, 2019

Keeping your mind engaged is often suggested as a way for your mind to stave off dementia, and something as simple as reading and writing can make a huge difference. Dr. Jennifer J. Manly, Ph.D., of Columbia University Vagelos College… [read]

Five Ways To Reduce Depression and Improve Your Mental State

December 4, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: December 5, 2018

When the body is healthy, the brain is healthy. If the brain is impaired it’s pretty difficult to enjoy life. Do not underestimate how your health affects your mind! For those suffering from depression, there’s situational depression and there’s chronic… [read]

Antidepressant Use Connected To Antibiotic-Resistance Superbugs

October 3, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 3, 2018

The more fluoxetine an E.coli microbe is exposed to, the more likely that bacteria is to develop multidrug resistance, says a new study from the University of Queensland in Australia. What is fluoxetine, and why is this a big deal?… [read]