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Can Your Child’s Diet Affect Their ADHD Symptoms?
Picture this: It’s a busy weekday morning, and as you rush to get your child out the door for school, you hand them a quick breakfast bar and a juice box. By mid-morning, the school calls to inform you that your child is struggling to sit still and concentrate. Sound familiar? If so, you might […]
The Emotional Side of ADHD: Why “Big Feelings” Are More Than a Social Media Trend
In recent years, social media has been buzzing with stories from teenagers and adults sharing their experiences with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One recurring theme is the intense emotions that many people with ADHD feel, often referred to as “big feelings.” However, these emotional challenges are not just an internet phenomenon—they are a scientifically recognized aspect […]
The Overlap Between Social Anxiety Disorder and ADHD: A Call for Comprehensive Screening
A recent review of 41 research studies suggests a strong link between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), advocating for screening individuals diagnosed with either condition for the other. Published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, the review reveals that having both disorders is associated with more severe symptoms and higher levels of […]
The Impact of Cannabis Use on Academic Achievement: Key Findings from a Meta-Analysis
A recent meta-analysis of 63 studies, involving over 438,000 individuals, reveals significant associations between cannabis use during adolescence or young adulthood and academic outcomes. The study found that cannabis use is linked to lower school grades, increased absenteeism, and a higher likelihood of school dropout. It also shows that cannabis use decreases the chances of […]
Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths in the U.S.: A Cautious Step Forward in Combating the Fentanyl Crisis
Overdose deaths in the United States are showing a significant decline, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This drop, the sharpest in recent years, offers a glimmer of hope in the ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. The data reveals […]
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Higher-Dose Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
The opioid crisis continues to evolve, with the rise of synthetic opioids like fentanyl posing new challenges in treatment. A recent study sheds light on the potential benefits of prescribing buprenorphine at doses higher than those recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The study, involving over 35,000 U.S. adults diagnosed with opioid […]
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a condition that disrupts brain function. It can interfere with your prime senses, memory, and thoughts. While the basic understanding is that schizophrenia causes hallucinations, there are various forms of this condition. Schizotypal personality disorder: marked by discomfort in social relationships. People with this disorder may have unusual thoughts and actions that make […]
The Life of Leo Kanner
Leo Kanner was born on June 13th, 1894 in Austria-Hungary, now present-day Ukraine. Kanner had worked at John Hopkins and did medical work for almost 50 years. He is best known for being the founder of autism. Leo Kanner grew up in a traditionally Jewish household. As mentioned, Kanner worked for Henry Phipps Psychiatric Clinic […]
The Importance of Self Care and Moms
For anyone, self care can be an opportunity to improve one’s life and take a break from stressful situations. Moms are the most infamous for putting their families needs before their own. Extreme guilt can arise from doing things for themselves rather than for their families. However, there are steps to make this experience easier. […]
Poly Pharmacy vs Mono therapy
“Mr Conley” is a 62-year-old man who has chronic schizophrenia. Symptoms Mr. Conley faces include auditory hallucinations and delusions of reference. He currently lives with his mother and despite these symptoms, it is reported that he is fully independent. Mr Conley has been prescribed 234 mg of paliperidone palmitate every 4 weeks—additionally, 6 mg of […]