Mental Health

The brain is full of different parts and pathways that control how we function and experience the world. However, not everyone’s brains work the same way. According to a 2024 research article published in the British Medical Bulletin, between 15%…

Although it’s natural to double-check your house before leaving or make sure your hands are clean, people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have recurring thoughts that drive them to repeat certain behaviors. These intrusive thoughts and behaviors can consume a good…

When we look for ways to be healthy, we’re often pointed to healthy food or exercise to improve our mood. Although trends in diet and exercise might leave us confused, there are various health-minded habits we can adopt without necessarily…

What are your initial reactions to hearing a scream? Do you panic, become startled, or rush to see what’s going on? Do you wonder if something bad could be happening? Or do you wonder if something good could be happening?…

It’s likely that you have heard about the 988 crisis lifeline that was launched in July 2024. 988 is a convenient number to call when someone’s experiencing psychological distress or having thoughts about ending their life. Despite crisis hotlines being implemented,…

Depression can be debilitating. For someone living with this mental health condition, getting through everyday life can be a lot more challenging than for someone who isn’t. Everything from financial worries, relational breakdown, stress, and family history can make someone…

Society often inaccurately views people who are different as weird or weak. But being different isn’t bad, and it’s actually more common than you may think. In fact, there are 70 million Americans who learn and think differently. That means 1…

When she evaluates a patient, Dr. Nora Lansen, primary care physician and virtual clinical director at Galileo, doesn’t just talk to them about their physical symptoms. She also asks about their lifestyle, their stress levels, and their trauma history because she…

If you own a smart phone or computer, there’s a pretty good chance that you use some form of social media at least once a day. Whether it’s Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok, social media has become a fairly integral part…

The possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned has been part of the public discourse since the Supreme Court’s draft opinion leak in May. Last week, the Supreme Court finalized its decision, striking down the ​​1973 landmark court case that…