An estimated 1 million sheet masks are thrown away every day (A24/YouTube). “When I looked in the mirror, I saw holes and deep wrinkles, and when I interacted with people, I couldn’t focus,” says Ashlya Perry, describing the intrusive thoughts about her appearance that plagued her throughout her twenties. “My internal dialogue was always the … Read more
The gossip came moments after Isabella completed intensive treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT). In a recent podcast episode There is no such thing as normal, She shares her OCD story, and reveals how B4DT therapy was the circuit breaker she needed. Developed in Norway, B4DT was brought to Aotearoa by charity … Read more
People misunderstand that depression is more than just feeling sad. It makes it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to complete tasks that seem simple to everyone, such as showering. KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Combat Care, knows this from both personal and professional experience. In 2023, she gave a … Read more
4 minutes of reading A new study that looked at genetic predispositions compared to muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness found that those with stronger muscles have a lower risk of depression. The researchers found a stronger correlation for women than for men. Experts say to focus on lifting and strength training, but stress that cardio … Read more
Indian Knowledge Systems, this is the framework that IIT Mandi is now considering as it seeks answers to one of the most pressing concerns on India’s top campuses: student mental health. Big ranks, high packages and research papers, IITs are known for. But in the latter, another truth emerged. India’s top engineering institutes are facing … Read more
I can’t open up to people and show the “real me” because I would be too vulnerable (Photo: Dimitra Steko) Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). When I first heard the word diagnosis. I didn’t believe them. It is a defined mental health condition, characterized by a need for admiration, a lack of empathy and a great … Read more
“Have you tried an adaptogen like saffron?” My psychiatrist asked me during our three-month check-in after I explained that I was experiencing some beautiful mood swings, jittery nerves, and work paralysis due to high blood pressure. My normal “reset and recalibrate” methods didn’t work like they usually do. Although I haven’t specifically looked for adaptogens … Read more
Keep this thought Refresh your mindset and improve your well-being with these tips. Spring cleaning isn’t just the physical act of dusting and cleaning your home. It can also be applied to refresh our mind. (Photo: Broly Su/AJC) The sun shines brighter, our days are a little longer, and pollen covers things as far as … Read more
More than 1,000 days after the publication of the Murphy Report, Prime Minister Anthony Albany has finally announced decisive action to combat gambling advertising in Australia. In mid-2023, the late Peta Murphy of the Labor Party presented a report recommending a ban on gambling advertising because of the harm caused by such advertising on television, … Read more
The history of gambling goes back further than anyone imagines. This new discovery drastically changes the date of a major intellectual moment in the history of human culture – the recognition that some events in nature are random, not under anyone’s control. All games of chance, from Yahtzee to horse race betting, rely on probability, … Read more