Picture this scenario: after a demanding day at the office or an exhaustive day of academic rigor, you come home to a warm, inviting bath. The mere thought of immersing yourself in the hot water, your feet elevated, the aroma of therapeutic bath salts permeating the air, and the day’s stress evaporating is pure bliss. Continue reading
As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome the fresh possibilities of 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our mental well-being and set resolutions that prioritize our mental health. Just as we make resolutions for physical health and personal growth, dedicating ourselves to improving our mental well-being can profoundly impact our overall quality of life. Continue reading
While personality is a difficult concept to define in set terms, all psychologists agree that there is something to be said about a person’s behavioral patterns combined with their subjective experiences. Continue reading
Victims of sexual abuse often feel powerless, violated, humiliated, and traumatized. For many survivors, it is very difficult to overcome the powerful negative psychological effects these experiences usually elicit. It is not unusual for victims to experience intense feelings of shame and guilt, difficulty trusting others and fluctuations in mood or desire in the days, weeks, or months immediately after the incident. However, many survivors have reported that some negative effects may last for years. Continue reading
Kratom is a herbal supplement that is native to Southeast Asia. It has recently gained immense popularity in the health industry. Despite its widespread use, there is a lot that we still don’t know about how Kratom affects our brains. This is understandable, given that over 40 active compounds are yet to be studied in detail. Nevertheless, evidence suggests that kratom extract with a lower mitragynine concentration can interact with certain brain receptors, resulting in various physiological and psychological changes. In this article, we will delve into the effects of Kratom on your brain. Continue reading
MDMA, also known as ecstasy or Molly, is a psychoactive substance that gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s as a recreational drug. However, in recent years, there has been a growing interest in the potential clinical applications of MDMA for mental health treatment. In this article, we will explore the clinical effects of mdma on mental health and delve into its clinical use. Continue reading
