Most of us have experienced sleepless nights that leave us so tired and miserable the next day that we’ll try almost anything that claims to be helpful. The newest sleep medication, called Belsomra, claims to be just the answer. But, the truth is that Belsomra doesn’t actually improve your sleep that much.
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Social Media and Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Mental Health
Most young adults use social media, and experts are asking if this use can harm mental health. Here’s what you need to know.
Read More »Intimate Partner Violence and Chronic Health Conditions: Are They Linked?
There is evidence that women who were in abusive relationships often have chronic health conditions such as lower back pain, headaches, memory loss, difficulty sleeping, depression, diabetes, asthma, and digestive disease, even years after they have left their abusers.
Read More »Mood Gym
Looking for a new kind of painless workout? You may want to consider MoodGYM–an interactive website with the goal to “help identify and overcome emotional problems,” and “develop good coping skills.” But does it really? Can a website really act as a personal therapist?
Read More »Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States among all people over 10 years old, and rates are on the rise. Understanding the warning signs and risk factors can help prevent suicides.
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