Mental Health Stigma – Depression and Schizophrenia

Stigma = Abnormality – no matter the definition...

Mental Exhaustion Is Not Just Being Tired. Signs Your Brain Needs a Break

Signs Your Brain Needs a Break You feel foggy. Small tasks feel overwhelming. You lose track of conversations and forget what you were just doing. These moments may seem like everyday stress. But they could be signs of something deeper….

If Music Gives You Chills, Your Brain Could Be Unique

“I sort of feel that my breathing is going with the song, my heart is beating slower and I’m feeling just more aware of the song…” Getting goosebumps or a lump in your throat while listening to music is relatively rare, research finds. It could be an indication that your brain is unique, according to recent research that examined how the feeling of chills is triggered. People who feel chills from music have an enhanced ability to feel emotions. This could be down to a structural difference in the brain.

Insomnia Is NOT Just “All In Your Head”, Genetic Study Finds

Insomnia is the most common complaint people have about their health. Insomnia is not just “all in your head”, neuroscientists have found. For the first time, seven risk genes have been identified for insomnia. This could be the first step in understanding the biological causes of insomnia. It helps to show that insomnia is not — as is sometimes claimed — just a psychological condition. Professor Van Someren, one of the study’s authors, said: “As compared to the severity, prevalence and risks of insomnia, only few studies targeted its causes.

Types of Anxiety Disorders

Types of Anxiety Disorders

At some point in our lives, most of us will experience anxiety. It’s actually a natural reaction to many stressors such as starting a new job, taking final exams, and becoming a new parent. Now for many people, the anxiety will subside once the stressor goes away. But...