Mental Health
What is brain rot? And why you need to know
The Oxford University Press has announced its Oxford Word of the Year 2024. Out of six nominees, including ‘romantasy,’ ‘brain rot’ was the...
2024: A year of breakthroughs
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the breakthroughs made in mental health research over the past...
Omega-3 supplements for the prevention of psychosis
The Irish legend of An Bradán Feasa (the Salmon of Knowledge) tells of a salmon which ate the nuts from a mythical hazel...
Best Mental Health Charities to Donate to This Holiday Season and Beyond
Looking for a last-minute gift? I previously wrote a list of the 10 best mental health-related gifts for one with bipolar disorder. You...
Why mindful cooking can put your mind at ease
Saving new recipes to virtual boards is so much fun, but making them can be stressful. You’re already hungry and likely pressed for...
Study Reveals Widespread Misinformation About Depression
A recent Finnish study reveals that people are often given misleading information about depression, making it harder for them to understand the causes...
Cause of death in people with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) also known as ‘bipolar affective disorder’, is a mental health condition associated with changes in mood (usually between depression and...
How I overcame the painful effects of parentification trauma
There are so many interesting and lifesaving things to learn about emotional and mental illnesses. And the best lessons are often presented by...
How to Help a Loved One Obsessed with Suicide: Essential Steps...
It’s so hard to see a loved one obsessed with suicide. It’s particularly scary when you don’t know what to do. This is...
how does prison impact on the mental health of prisoners?
With one of the lowest incarceration rates globally, Norway is recognised as having one of the world’s most progressive and humane approaches to...