Category: Mental Health
Apathy Latest Facts: Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Apathy refers to a loss of motivation, desire, and emotions. Apathetic behavior can be the result of emotional trauma, a mental disorder, or brain damage. What is apathy? Apathy …
The COVID-19 Epidemic Tripled the Number of Cases of Depression in the US
At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-April, almost 28% of American adults had symptoms of depression, compared to 8.5% before the epidemic, according to a new study. …
The Science of Racism: Does IQ Have Anything to Do With Bigotry?
⚠️ Editor’s Note: This article explores sociological and psychological theories around racism and prejudice. It references research and academic opinion, but it is not intended as a clinical or …Height Significantly Impacts Quality Of Life, According to Study
A large-scale study published in Clinical Endocrinology has revealed that height has a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. People with short stature report poor physical as …Emotional Deprivation Can Masquerade as Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children
What Causes Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children? Growth hormone deficiency in children can result in short stature and stunted growth. Deficiency can result from an inherited isolated Growth hormone …
The Beneficial Effects of Cannabis on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Are Short Lived
According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington, therapeutic cannabis could help to relieve the short-term symptoms of people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …Drunkorexia: The Toxic Alcohol Diet Amongst Young Adults
What is drunkorexia? According to recent research done by the University of South Australia (UniSA) on Australian female college students, more and more of them are engaged in “drunkorexia”. …
3D Tattoos Increase the Risk of Cancer Because of the Amount of Ink Used
With famous people such as Justin Bieber, Adam Levine, Scarlett Johansson, and Johnny Depp having tattoos all over their bodies, getting a tattoo has become so mainstream nowadays that …