How Video Games Can Teach Your Brain to Fight Depression
Gamers should be proud of themselves: science has proven that video games are beneficial to our minds and consciousness. It turns out that with such leisure time activities, you can achieve notable heights in the fields of self-development and mental health. More...
Rethinking Core Assumptions on Mental Health Care
“The significant problems we face can not be solved at the same level of thinking with which it was created.” ~Albert Einstein Much has been said about the stigma surrounding mental illness. As emotionally loaded as the phrase “mental illness” is, little...
How does cannabis affect our brains?
Around half (1/2) of Americans say that at some point in their life, they have used cannabis. But how does this highly popular drug impact your brain both short-term and long-term? This article covers how cannabis makes you high, its immediate effects, and potential...
How Positive Communities Improve Mental Health
It takes a village to raise your wellness. Surrounding yourself with a positive community is one of the best things you can do for your mental health. Supportive networks, shared experiences, and a sense of belonging go a long way when you want to foster emotional...