What’s the Difference Between Detox and Rehab?
The terms rehab and detox are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same program. Detox is often a stage at the beginning of rehab and is [...]
Psychiatric Effects of Thyroid Disesases
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck, just below the voice box. As part of the endocrine system, the thyroid produces [...]
The Little-Known Pitfalls of Ibuprofen Dependence
Ibuprofen offers a number of compelling benefits as an over-the-counter medication for pain relief: It's relatively inexpensive, available without a prescription and effective at soothing everything from [...]
Do Diet Cleanses Affect Mental Health?
Mental health conditions are prevalent in the United States. An estimated 57 million people live with mental health conditions, and finding a way to cope with or [...]
What Is Eldest Daughter Syndrome?
Growing up in a household as the eldest daughter presents several challenges that can alter behaviors and leave lasting emotional impacts. Over 35 million young women are [...]
What Is Middle Child Syndrome?
In the messy mix of family life, how important is birth order, and is there truth to the phenomenon of middle children being overshadowed and overlooked? As [...]
How to Move On After Being Cheated On
Moving on after infidelity is anything but easy. Infidelity isn't pretty from any angle, and it's all too common. Research says that up to 25% of married [...]
“Anti-Medicine”: Obstacles to Mental Health
You may have encountered individuals in your life who are "anti-medicine." Simply put, anti-medicine individuals don't trust the modern medical system and its recommendations. Instead, these people [...]
Symptoms of a Hangover? How to Ease Them
Have you ever gone out drinking only to wake up feeling terrible? For many people who indulge in alcohol, hangovers are an unwelcome consequence. Often experienced the [...]
Keys to Accepting and Adapting to Life Changes
It is impossible to go through life without experiencing change. Changes happen within your relationships, work, family dynamics, and more, whether you like it or not. And [...]
