What’s the Difference Between a Service Dog and an Emotional Support Dog?
on UncategorizedThere’s no denying the special bond between dog and person. The human-animal bond has been fostered for thousands of years. Pets originally serviced humans by providing protection and performing tasks such as tracking, herding, and hunting. Now, pets seem to primarily provide companionship. And research shows that even this companionship is proving helpful to humans. […]
It’s more normal than ever to openly discuss your mental health. But while you know it’s normal to feel a little off here and there, where is the line between needing to take a mental health day and seeking out treatment? The best way to determine whether one needs mental health treatment is by talking […]
“Oh, oh, oh, Ozempic!” Chances are, the irritatingly chipper TV ad jingle for this diabetes medication just sung in your head. While some are trying to remember the next lyrics of “Magic” by Pilot, others are trying to fight the urge to relapse in their eating disorder. Newest diet drug Ozempic has boomed in popularity, […]
Pets have been a part of our lives for thousands of years. Some of the earliest reports of pet-facilitated therapy date back to the 17th century, when John Locke advocated giving children “dogs, squirrels, birds or any such thing to look after as a means of encouraging them to tender feelings and a sense of […]
You’re inattentive, fidget a lot, have social difficulties, and learn in quite a different way than most people do. When you look up these symptoms, you find out that you’re not alone as millions of people around the world are experiencing the same thing. While that’s a relief, you notice two different conditions consistently pop […]
Dating with OCD: How to Date When You Have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
on blog, DisorderRelationships can be messy. They can be filled with anxieties, highs and lows, hardships, and even drama. So how do you handle all of that on top of having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Navigating OCD in relationships can be a challenge to figure out, but it’s definitely possible. Dating with OCD can be fulfilling and […]
Hustle culture exhaustion is out, quiet quitting for mental health is in. To put it simply, quiet quitting is when you only do what’s required of you at work – no more, no less. Originating on the massively popular social media app TikTok, this silent protest is gaining traction as more workers are becoming less […]
Alogia can be a symptom of various mental health conditions; however, it is most frequently associated with schizophrenia. It is considered a negative symptom because it reduces one’s ability to do something, in this case, hold effective conversations with others. For some, alogia, whether related to schizophrenia or otherwise, can lead to social isolation and […]
Eating disorders are complex and often misunderstood mental health challenges that affect people of all ages and genders. Although the onset of many eating disorders occurs in early adolescence and the teen years, the physical and psychological difficulties associated with a difficult relationship with food can persist throughout one’s lifetime. While eating disorders are highly […]
Maneuvering through Psychosis can be difficult. It is a state of mind where one perceives or interprets reality differently (often very differently) from those around them. Also referred to as a psychotic episode or psychotic event, someone experiencing psychosis may be described as being out of touch with reality. There are several types of psychosis, […]