My sister is struggling with severe mental health issues, and so is her live-in boyfriend of 6 years. She thinks everyone she's ever had contact with was involved in human-trafficking her throughout her childhood. Abby, we grew up safe and privileged on a farm, but my sister had some severe trauma starting in our late teen years. We are now in our mid-40s. She refuses treatment and thinks there is nothing wrong with her.
There's no doubt about it, the world is feeling like a lot lately. From 24/7 news alerts to climate anxiety, financial pressure, and a constant stream of bad takes on the internet, it's no surprise that many of us are looking for the exits. More and more, many of us are seeking ways to escape and break free from the constant barrage of noise.
"Work can be tough. It's meant to be tough," he said. "Sometimes you're meant to find it hard. You're not meant to ace everything or get everything right. When challenges are dealt with in a supportive environment, they can be a constructive process of improvement. But if you feel criticised and unsupported, you may start to feel anxious or stressed - and the default response is too often a sick note."
You've heard plenty of solutions for stress. From meditation and nature walks to cold therapy and yoga, the list is long. But a less well-known strategy can deliver some powerful results: storytelling. In fact, there is evidence that storytelling is good for your mental health and well-being for multiple reasons. Thinking about the best ways to reduce stress has become increasingly relevant. According to Gallup, 49% of Americans report they frequently experience stress.
Mainstream media outlets are recycling tired narratives about cannabis, and this time, it's aimed squarely at high-THC weed. The headlines practically write themselves: Pete Davidson Says Weed Gave Him Psychosis or Lil Nas X Hospitalized After Smoking Potent Weed. The implication is obvious-weed is dangerous, high-THC weed is terrifying, and maybe it should be regulated even more than it already is.
The Trump administration is set to weigh in on whether the hallucinogenic compound psilocybin should be moved into a less restrictive class of drugs under federal regulations. Regulation of psilocybin - the "magic" substance in psychedelic mushrooms - has been a hot-button issue for Californians in recent years, but repeated attempts by state lawmakers to allow medical use of the substance have floundered. Now it seems change may come at the federal level. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is weighing a petition sent earlier this month by the Drug Enforcement Administration to review the scientific evidence and consider easing restrictions.
When deployed to non-violent, non-urgent calls for service, unarmed crisis responders have been shown to minimize the potential for escalation and address critical mental health emergencies in a manner that prioritizes compassion and safety,
In recent videos posted to a now-private TikTok account, Emily Long spoke candidly about her husband's treatment for the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma, including his seizures, increased irritability, and struggle to find the right regimen of medications.
He said this to try and make me feel like schizophrenia is nothing that is really that different from what others experience, so I shouldn't feel weird, abnormal, or ashamed. I truly appreciate the intention behind what he is saying; however, it really has me thinking of this analogy, whether it has merit, and what the true differences are between a nightmare and a psychotic break.
Young people who vape are three times as likely to start smoking, develop asthma and have poor mental health as those who do not. The study indicates consistent links between vaping and future smoking among youth.
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I feel happy to be with you... Overall, I'm here and I'm functioning. I feel really grateful to be moving through the world. I think I'm OK, but it's like a daily struggle, obviously.
Ken White emphasized that his son's actions stemmed from untreated mental health issues, stating that misinformation regarding the Covid-19 vaccine played a significant role in his mindset leading up to the tragic event.
While I once thought I was superior for starving, I soon felt superior for never saying no to ice-cream and never ordering salad without a side of chips.
California has been here before. Decades ago, leaders from both political parties shut down the state's mental hospitals. They solemnly promised community-based programs to provide care for the mentally ill. It never happened.
Loneliness is a common experience, and people in loving relationships are not immune to these feelings. Understanding that feelings of loneliness can arise from various sources, such as inadequacy or lost friendships, allows individuals to create proactive strategies and take control.
Stites filed for a personal protection order, which held up for six years. But when that order expired, filing a new one proved difficult, as the court required a hearing with both parties present.
"Lately, have you been finding that maintaining your professional performance feels harder than it used to? You're getting things done, hitting deadlines, showing up to meetings-but inside, something feels like it's slowly breaking?"
UC Irvine’s Sue and Bill Gross School of Nursing is one of two California schools planning to teach future mental health nurses how psychedelics can be used to treat mental health issues.
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