Research has repeatedly shown that positive relationships improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients. Having strong social support is known to decrease depression and anxiety in people with advanced cancer—but friends and family are often unprepared to provide this support.  Metastatic Breast Cancer Once cancer has spread, or metastasized, to other areas of […]

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A new study reveals harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and increased risk of depression in older adults. While numerous studies have identified the dangers of air pollutants, little is known about air pollution and mental health conditions among the geriatric population.  To fill the gap, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]

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Antidepressants are one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide.1 Some common antidepressant medications include escitalopram (Lexapro), duloxetine (Cymbalta), sertraline (Zoloft), and bupropion (Wellbutrin).2 According to research from the University of Queensland in Australia, one of the side effects of antidepressants is an increased chance of antibiotic resistance.1,3 Antibiotic resistance is dangerous Antibiotic resistance has […]

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Animal therapy derives from the history of humans and animals sharing a unique bond. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, humans and animals mutually benefit from spending time with each other. This human-animal bond theory says that humans and animals experience emotional, psychological, and physical benefits to their well-being.1  What is animal therapy?  Animal […]

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Improved health and well-being are at the forefront of mindfulness meditation benefits. With this practice continuously gaining traction, researchers wanted to perform a clinical trial for evidence of its efficacy in improving cognitive function (attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning). Mindfulness training appears attractive for those looking to strengthen skills and improve health, but […]

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What is PTSD? Posttraumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder initiated by exposure to or actual threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence.1  In some instances, the event is not necessarily a dangerous one, for example, a death of a loved one.2 PTSD occurs by directly experiencing the traumatic event, witnessing the event as […]

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It’s now regular to hear about mental health struggles experienced by the average citizen to a veteran to a celebrity, but many still suffer in silence. It’s common to think of mental health and addictions as the same. For this reason, the use of psychedelics for mental health and trauma can be hard for some […]

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Probiotics may be a useful tool to help with symptoms of depression, according to a new study.1  A research group from the University of Basel, Switzerland presented an association between certain gut bacteria and decreased depressive symptoms. The article can be found in Nature Translational Psychiatry.   Major depressive disorder treatments need improvement Depression can […]

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