Male eating disorders are under-diagnosed, undertreated, and misunderstood by many, according to research published in the Eating Disorders journal. Yet, it is reported that around 25% of those who are affected by an eating disorder are male. The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders reported that 9% of the U.S. population — or 28.8 million … [Read more...] about Hidden Away: Eating Disorders in Men
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Can Psychedelics Boost Mental Health?
With the expanding legality of psychedelics, concerns over their usage are growing. Can psychedelics treat mental health problems, such as depression, effectively? And what is it about psychedelics that allow widespread legalization? The Treatment Process Vice News analyzed the specific compounds in psychedelic mushrooms that make most hallucinogens illegal. One of these is … [Read more...] about Can Psychedelics Boost Mental Health?
Cannabis and the Opioid Crisis
For years, cannabis has been stigmatized as a gateway drug. Now, evidence suggests it may be an exit drug, and a strong weapon for combating the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis seems to be getting worse each day. Currently, 115 Americans die everyday from opioid overdoses, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. Their website also states that opioid … [Read more...] about Cannabis and the Opioid Crisis
Suicide Rates are Expected to Increase Amid the Pandemic, and After
COVID-19 has affected more than 44 millions lives globally. However the pandemic has not just taken the lives of those who've lost the fight with the coronavirus, but also those who did not win the fight with their own mental thoughts. In Japan, suicide rates among schoolchildren and women have increased. The Independent reported that, as of August 2020, suicide rates rose … [Read more...] about Suicide Rates are Expected to Increase Amid the Pandemic, and After
The Mental Health Damage Caused by the Pandemic
The psychological mind games that COVID-19 unveils are beyond the capabilities of us humans. Ever since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on March 11th, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more American adults are experiencing mental health issues. The CDC described that 40.9% of adults reported at … [Read more...] about The Mental Health Damage Caused by the Pandemic