Neuroscience of Schizophrenia: Simplified
How much do you know about this mental illness that has become so stigmatized in our society today? What causes this disease, and what can increase one’s vulnerability to getting it? Let’s explore these questions and more. Continue reading Neuroscience of Schizophrenia: Simplified
COVID-19 and Communities of Color
Of the many socioeconomic impacts that communities of color are experiencing in the face of COVID-19, I’ll discuss five of these impacts and share my thoughts as a mental health counselor. Continue reading COVID-19 and Communities of Color
Anxiety: an Overview
Let’s talk about where anxiety came from, different ways it can manifest, and different options for treatment. Continue reading Anxiety: an Overview
Neuroscience of Addiction: Simplified
Why do we get hooked on social media? What makes drugs addictive? Can sugar really change our brain chemistry? Let’s explore the science behind pleasure, reward, and addiction. Continue reading Neuroscience of Addiction: Simplified
COVID-19 Reflections
Coping with the pandemic of COVID-19 has provided a strange, frightening, and insightful experience. The following are 4 reflection-questions that I’ve been asking myself, and I encourage you to consider them also. Continue reading COVID-19 Reflections
Neuroscience of Anxiety: Simplified
What’s going on in the brain when one experiences anxiety? Let’s explore the brain chemistry behind anxiety, related symptoms, and how anti-anxiety medications actually work. While anxiety is a complex condition that we still don’t know about, there are certain neuroscience concepts that I’ve summarized to help better explain what we do know about this mental illness. Continue reading Neuroscience of Anxiety: Simplified
Neuroscience of Depression: Simplified
What’s actually going on in the brain when one experiences depression? Let’s explore the brain chemistry behind depression, related symptoms, and how antidepressant medications actually work. While depression is a complex condition that we still don’t know everything about, there are certain neuroscience concepts that I’ve broken down to help better explain what we do know about this mental illness. Continue reading Neuroscience of Depression: Simplified
How Canines Drive Emotional Well-being
How do dogs make us feel better about ourselves? What sorcery do they possess? Our relationships with dogs affect our brain chemistry, psychology, and sense of well-being. Continue reading How Canines Drive Emotional Well-being
What Does Your Love Language Say About You?
Your love language describes the primary way that you receive love from others, and awareness of your love language can help you increase your emotional intelligence and satisfaction in relationships. Continue reading What Does Your Love Language Say About You?
“Be My Valentine?”
How has Valentine’s Day shaped your relationships and perception of love? It’s become an iconic holiday in the United States and can influence how we view ourselves, our relationships, and our expectations for “love.” Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading “Be My Valentine?”
