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Parents: As more states legalize marijuana, here’s what you need to know and do

May 26, 2023 by oiradmin

By Claire McCarthy, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Recreational use of marijuana was just legalized here in my home state of Massachusetts, and this has led to a lot of interesting conversations as legislators, regulators, and businesspeople try to figure out how to best implement this change. Read more

Medical marijuana

May 26, 2023 by oiradmin

By Peter Grinspoon, MD, Contributor There are few subjects that can stir up stronger emotions among doctors, scientists, researchers, policy makers, and the public than medical marijuana. Is it safe? Should it be legal? Decriminalized? Has its effectiveness been proven? What conditions is it useful for? Is it addictive? How do we keep it out of the … Read more

How the Internet Affects your Mental Health

October 9, 2022 by oiradmin

The majority of us spend a significant amount of time browsing, scrolling, and chatting on the internet. But, can excessive internet and social media use harm our mental health? Yes, the amount of time we spend on the internet and on social media has a big impact on our mental health. While technology is useful … Read more

Self-Diagnosis: Why You Shouldn’t Do It

July 7, 2021 by oiradmin

On this day, not everyone is privileged enough to get proper help from a professional. This would lead people to reach out to Google to search for their symptoms to reach a conclusion on their illness and start to self-diagnose themselves. Some can afford to get proper help but choose not to for personal reasons. Self-diagnosing is very dangerous and we are going to list down why they are not only dangerous but not advisable.

Signs and Symptoms of High Functioning Depression

April 22, 2021 by oiradmin

Depression has many different shapes and forms that you might encounter. However, all of them will cause issues in an individual who is experiencing them. Even if it isn’t as obvious as it might seem. This is the case for individuals who have high functioning depression.

The Best Mental Health Tips for Parents

April 14, 2021 by oiradmin

Parenthood can be a stressful ordeal that many will have to deal with. The stress can certainly affect the mental health of a parent, and can make it difficult to properly raise a child. So if you’re a parent, or an expecting parent, then it helps to know how to keep your mental health in check.

What You Can Do About Irregular Mood Swings

March 16, 2021 by oiradmin

Have you ever felt happy one moment and depressed the next? Well you are not alone. Nearly 10% of all adults in the US experience some form of mood swing disorder. That is nearly 33 million people in the US alone. And the majority of them can be teenagers and adults in the age range of 30-50. Luckily for the 33 million who do experience irregular mood swings, there are a few great ways you can deal with it.

Why Mental Health Awareness Matters

March 15, 2021March 3, 2021 by oiradmin

A person’s mental health is one of the most valuable things they can have. Having good mental health lets you get through the day without any issues and tackle problems effectively. But do you really understand the impact mental health awareness has on you, your family and friends?

The Effect of Social Interaction on Mental Health

March 15, 2021January 26, 2021 by oiradmin

Mental health is something that everyone needs to keep an eye on. Good mental health can easily help a person overcome challenges and problems they encounter in life. One way to keep it in good condition is to constantly have social interactions with those around you. But what exactly is the relation between social interaction with mental health?

Simple Ways You Can Avoid Mental Health Problems

March 15, 2021January 11, 2021 by oiradmin

Mental health problems are a common issue that many people will run into in their lifetimes. These problems can range from minor inconveniences to major problems that can turn a person’s life inside out. Luckily there are a few simple things you can do to minimize your chances of being affected by a mental health problem.

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