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New Magic Mushrooms Could Fix Depression and Addiction

New Magic Mushrooms Could Fix Depression and Addiction

by Mary Abzug | May 30, 2021 | Mental Health, News

What are โ€œmagic mushroomsโ€? Magic mushrooms may be the next best fix for depression and addiction. Magic mushrooms are a type of wild mushroom that contains psilocybin. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by various types of fungus....
Addiction Survivors Share the Ways Theyโ€™ve Learned to Cope without Drugs or Alcohol

Addiction Survivors Share the Ways Theyโ€™ve Learned to Cope without Drugs or Alcohol

by Dave Leon | Jan 3, 2020 | Lifestyle, Mental Health

The idea of giving up drugs and alcohol completely can be overwhelming for anyone with an addiction. Even if youโ€™re certain youโ€™re ready to take the leap into sobriety, imagining that life may seem impossible โ€” even frightening. The good news is that many addicts feel...
Is Cannabis Good or Bad for Mental Health?

Is Cannabis Good or Bad for Mental Health?

by Matthew Permuy | May 16, 2019 | Blog, Mental Health, News

The physicist Richard Feynman has been popularly quoted as stating that if you think you understand quantum mechanics, then you donโ€™t. It is perhaps not a quantum leap to make the same claim about cannabis. The cannabis plant is not a single substance, but rather...
Your Brain On Social Media: What Makes It So addictive?

Your Brain On Social Media: What Makes It So addictive?

by Brenda Mireles | Apr 7, 2019 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Social Media

How many times have you checked your phone today? Do you place your phone on the table when youโ€™re having breakfast, lunch and/or dinner? Does your phone rest underneath your pillow or on your nightstand while you sleep? All these preferences may seem like natural...

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โ€œThere is hope, even when your brain tells you there isnโ€™t.โ€โ€• John Green

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Social media isnโ€™t all bad for your mental health. On the contrary, it can be a positive force in your journey towards mental wellness.

It comes down to mindful and intentional use.

How will you regulate your own social media habits this weekend?

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โ€œI think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what itโ€™s like to feel absolutely worthless.โ€ โ€”Robin Williams

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