Addressing Untreated Mental Illness in the U.S.

Data published in Nature Medicine magazine shows us that MDMA can help significantly cut down on PTSD symptoms in study participants. More specifically, the outcomes showed that using MDMA as part of your treatment regimen positively effected functional impairment including in the personal and professional lives of participants. The outcomes demonstrated that over 85% of…

There are certainly some special struggles that long-time singles face when getting back into dating or into a steady, long-term relationship. When someone has been single, perhaps for a very long time, they build up a wide gamut of habits that can sometimes be hard to leave behind when they become involved romantically with a…

Traveling offers a myriad of benefits for mental health. Stepping out of familiar surroundings and embracing new experiences can be a powerful antidote to stress and monotony. The exposure to different cultures, landscapes, and activities provides a refreshing change that stimulates the mind and ignites a sense of adventure. The break from routine allows individuals…

I was recently interviewed by a major media outlet regarding a serious custody issue that a woman was struggling over with with her ex-husband. As the mother of five minor children I am sure that she has her hands more than full already and that this conflict only makes taking care of her family –…

New data shows that moms are experiencing high levels of anxiety and stress as well as depression. In fact, one in ten first-time mothers reported symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety, while almost one in seven reported moderate to severe depression in the first year after giving birth. Recent research from Ireland’s well-respected Trinity College’s…

Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) are a group of inherited disorders that make people susceptible to not only infections and malignancies but also psychological conditions. Even though the PID / psychological connection is considered under-researched and therefore not fully understood, research shows that PID is strongly associated with psychopathology and even suicidal behavior, especially in women….