What is Risky behavior? Risky behavior is defined according as any consciously, or non-consciously controlled behavior with a perceived uncertainty about its outcome, and/or about its possible benefits, or costs for the physical, economic or psycho-social well-being of oneself or others. In addition to the broad definition above, there are other definitions of risky behavior […]
After enduring decades of being downplayed and pushed to the sidelines, women’s reproductive health has in recent years become the subject of louder public discuss. Periods are now openly celebrated in books and a board game, hit TV shows, and an Oscar-winning short film. But fibroids haven’t yet had their big cultural moment, despite a growing chorus […]
A dab drug or dab wax is a powerful, high potency cannabis concentrate or derivative of marijuana. One of the most potent types, “Shatter,” gets its name from its brown, hard toffee-like appearance. Shatter is like a thin sheet of fragile glass that can be easily shattered into pieces. Probably the most important thing to […]
Psychiatric disorders, including common mental disorders, schizophrenia, and suicide, contribute substantially to the global burden of disease in terms of both morbidity and premature mortality, making them an important issue for public mental health. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are experts in mental health. They specialize in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. Psychiatrists […]
Wikipedia reveals that the word gratitude, thankfulness, or gratefulness, from the Latin word gratus “pleasing, thankful”, is a feeling of appreciation felt by and/or similar positive response shown by the recipient of kindness, gifts, help, favors, or other types of generosity, towards the giver of such gifts. A growing body of research is confirming that […]
According to Harvard Health, the word gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, which means grace, graciousness, or gratefulness (depending on the context). In some ways gratitude encompasses all of these meanings. Gratitude is a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. The experience of gratitude has historically been a […]
Global mental health research and awareness have focused on both common mental disorders such as depression, and serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia, to the detriment of less common conditions such as obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) with a worldwide prevalence of approximately 2% in the general population. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness […]
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. OCD isn’t about habits like biting your nails or thinking negative thoughts. Around 30% of all adults diagnosed with the condition […]
A substance abuse counselor is a competent professional trained to offer alcohol and drug abuse counseling services to those seeking recovery from addiction. Interconnected with that of social and human services, these qualified professionals are equipped to handle the staggering numbers of people in need of help, many of whom have lost their way of […]
A drug and alcohol counselor also known as a substance abuse counselor is a mental health professional who helps patients struggling with addictions. The main responsibility is to work with individuals and their families to treat both mental and emotional disorders, as well as to promote overall mental health. Sometimes called “therapists,” mental health counselors train […]
