When I first started writing about OCD, it was very difficult to get your hands on resources that were designed for children with OCD. Over the past decade, I’ve seen this area start to explode, and this is especially the case in non-fiction children’s books about OCD! You often can’t beat books as a way…
Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), a cancer care facility in Mumbai providing free treatment to thousands of underprivileged patients from across India, has successfully addressed the queries of 30,000 cancer patients and their families over the course of one year through its online system. The online system was installed as a result of a collaboration with…
Step Outside and Thrive: How Simple Outdoor Activities Can Reboot Your Energy, Mood, and Mental Clarity—Naturally Written By: Megan Barefoot Just because summer is here doesn’t mean you aren’t feeling sluggish or mentally foggy! Before you reach for another coffee or energy drink, consider heading outside! Fresh air, sunshine, and movement can work wonders for…
This delicious {vegan} creamy soup has all the flavors of fall and some really warming and immune boosting spices to get your immune system in tip-top shape. Pumpkin is also full of very assimilating vitamin C, which is another great addition to your immune system as the seasons change. Bon Appetit!! …
This year for Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-10, 2021, we are joining Mental Health America (MHA) to raise awareness of mental health conditions that are often misunderstood. MHA created this theme after listening to our community, where many felt that their diagnoses weren’t at the forefront of the mental health conversation. These conditions include…
Inside: Heard rumors that baby carrots are soaked in chemicals–or even worse, not even “real carrots”? Here are the facts! For such a kid-friendly veggie, baby carrots have sure been the target of some nasty online smears. Rumors about toxic chemicals abound. So do accusations that baby carrots aren’t even “real carrots”. So what’s truth…
The law of parsimony, a problem-solving principle, states that the simplest explanation for something is typically the most likely. Putting this into practice requires focusing on the most impactful and effective evidence and data, without considering extraneous factors. When discussed in the context of psychology, parsimony refers to seeking explanations and theories that are practical,…
Having covered the PROSEVA trial I have been looking at further research covered since that. The first is “The efficacy and safety of prone positioning in adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a meta analysis of randomised controlled trials”. This was a study to evaluate the effects of prone positioning on mortality rates with a particular…
I recently worked with the National Centre For Autism and Mental Health (NCAMH) to record some podcasts as part of course content for their diploma. One of these was on autism and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). This is something I feel strongly about and seeing as it’s been almost five years since I wrote…
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Ashley’s work in the mental health space was incredibly impactful, and she touched so many lives with her words and advocacy. Her legacy will continue to help and inspire those struggling with their mental health. Mental well-being is so important, and having access to supportive resources can make…