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A Sweet Summer Finish on Kelleys Island
Four years after suffering a traumatic brain injury when his car fell 87 feet down a mountaintop, Matt Sosnowski crosses the finish line at the Kelleys Island 5k.
“Magic Mushrooms,” Psilocybin and Mental Health
Psilocybin is the primary psychoactive ingredient found in so-called “magic mushrooms.” Beyond its recreational use, research indicates that controlled psilocybin therapy shows potential for the treatment of mental and behavioral health disorders.
Pressure and Performance: What We Can Learn From Elite-Level Athletes
U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from parts of Olympic competition has brought attention to the pressure that elite athletes face. But are there lessons to be learned for the rest of us?
Holistic Approach Provides Relief From Decades-Long Depression
Depression hit Shaynee Novak in high school, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she had a name for it. All she knew was that she felt different from her friends.
Your Primary Care Provider Can Help Treat Your Mental Health, Too
You don’t have to wait for an appointment with a psychiatrist if you feel the need for mental health care services. You can bring up any concerns about your mental or emotional health with your primary care provider.
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder During COVID-19
Seasonal affective disorder season could be more difficult than usual this year. As such, people with the disorder should take extra proactive steps in their self-care this year, since pandemic conditions may increase the severity of their symptoms.
Depression After Your Baby's Birth: Self-Care Steps To Take
Postpartum depression differs from the baby blues in that the symptoms are more severe and last longer. This type of depression affects around 13 percent of moms.
Is Your Tween Girl a Mean Girl?
Girls who are bullied face a higher risk for behavioral problems, including depression, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts and acts. Research shows that frequent bullying is more common among tweens than in older or younger kids.