Emotional & Mental Health Articles

Although it represents a frequently mentioned term, not too many people know exactly what electroconvulsive therapy really is!

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. These shifts can result in damaged relationships, school performance, and even suicide.

Entire generations grew up in the shadow of impending doom — they didn't live in a war zone, but were still taught what to do if a nuclear bomb went off. What psychological impact did the Cold War have on those who grew up in the midst of it?

Mental decline associated with aging is not inevitable. Modern research shows that intellectually active individuals have significantly lower chances of developing dementia.

Depression is notoriously difficult to treat, and pharmaceutical interventions often take weeks to offer relief. The anesthetic ketamine, however, sometimes lifts depression in hours.

Wouldn't it be great if you could treat your chronic insomnia with natural remedies? Perhaps you can! Let’s take a look at supplements and techniques that you can benefit from without the addictive risks of some of the pharmaceuticals

After two years, I've finally had it with isolation, and I've decided to resume socializing with people — because I felt like I was going insane. Mental health is an undeniable factor in our wellbeing, as much as physical health.

To avoid taking drugs for sleep problems many people turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments such as melatonin, L-tryptophan, kava, acupuncture and Tai Chi. Is there any evidence that any of these work and are they worth trying?

Bright screens of computer devices emit short wave blue light that affects sleep via disrupting melatonin secretion. Changes of lifestyle could help to avoid this negative effect.

The natural hormone melatonin is best known as a sleep aid, but fighting insomnia so you can get more shut-eye is only part of what melatonin can do for you.