Gianna Biscontini has always been fascinated by human behavior. She was the kind of kid who spent hours people-watching and wondering what makes us do the things we do. Biscontini’s curiosity about human behavior led her to pursue an undergrad…
Throughout time and across cultures, music has played a role in communication, self-expression, communal celebration, and more (via International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology). In addition to providing entertainment, music has also been used in clinical settings due to its unique…
Our knowledge and attitudes about mental health are improving, say researchers (via the Journal of Education and Health Promotion). However, despite the rise in mental health literacy, we’re still bombarded with misinformation. Over the years, there have been many campaigns geared…
The World Health Organization estimates that 5% of adults in the world suffer from depression. Along with depressive moods and lack of motivation, depression can also manifest as pain or fatigue in the body, especially in some cultures. Depression can…
We all have days where we feel overwhelmed by everything on our plate. Maybe you have schoolwork to complete, work multiple jobs, care for dependents, or have a host of after-school activities to get the kids to on time. While…
Gianna Biscontini, a behavior analyst and the founder of W3RKWELL, used to be just as burnt out as the rest of us. Even though she had a good job that paid her well, she was still miserable. So, she decided…
You may be familiar with some of chemotherapy’s most common side effects. These include fatigue, loss of appetite, brain fog, hair loss, and increased risk of infection (via Cancer Care). But chemotherapy can affect oral health, too, especially if a…
Long hours, slow commutes, rigid deadlines, and company networking events are enough to provoke a little anxiety for any of us. For those who experience anxiety, Healthline reports that it can manifest in the form of nervousness, an accelerated heart…
For many of us, a bout of bad breath may come on every now and again but is generally only temporary. Perhaps it’s a case of morning breath that strikes periodically or an undesirable side effect of eating something particularly…
Mental health issues are a widespread problem. The first year of the COVID pandemic reportedly increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally by 25% (via World Health Organization). To further compound the issue, mental health services were disrupted at…